Canada

Family of woman found dead on ER floor asks Quebec coroner to reopen investigation

MONTREAL - The family of an 86-year-old woman who was found dead on the floor of a Montreal-area emergency room last year is calling for a new investigation into the circumstances of her death followi...

Oct 25, 2022

Freeland stresses Bank of Canada's independence after Singh criticizes rate hikes

OTTAWA - As another interest rate hike looms, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is emphasizing the Bank of Canada's independence after criticism from federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Singh sent a le...

Oct 25, 2022

Sexual assault trial concluding for Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, ex-vaccine campaign head

GATINEAU, Que. - The sexual assault trial against the former head of the federal government's COVID-19 vaccine campaign, Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, is expected to conclude today. The Crown prosecutor argu...

Oct 25, 2022

Federal minister calls utility's pause on Atlantic energy corridor 'bump in the road'

HALIFAX - The federal minister of natural resources says Nova Scotia Power's decision to "pause" its participation in a proposed megaproject aimed at ending reliance on coal is just a temporary setbac...

Oct 25, 2022

House of Commons to vote on bill for dental care benefit, rental support this week

OTTAWA - A major part of the federal government's affordability plan is expected to pass final reading in the House of Commons this week, after the Liberals fast-tracked Bill C-31 through the health c...

Oct 25, 2022

CAF ombudsman critical and Emergencies Act probe continues: In The News for Oct. 25

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 25 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Oct 25, 2022

Ombudsman slams military's treatment of injured reservists, rangers

OTTAWA - Canadian Armed Forces ombudsman Gregory Lick is criticizing the military's treatment of ill and injured reservists and Canadian Rangers, saying the organization is failing to address long-sta...

Oct 25, 2022

Emergencies Act inquiry hearing from more police officers

The Public Order Emergency Commission resumes public hearings today, with senior police members expected to testify. Two Ottawa police officers and an Ontario Provincial Police member are slated to te...

Oct 25, 2022

Lawyers for Emergencies Act inquiry summon Premier Doug Ford to appear as witness

OTTAWA - Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Solicitor General Sylvia Jones have been summoned to appear as witnesses at the public inquiry examining the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act, aft...

Oct 24, 2022

Suspected vandalism of fuel hose played role in delaying N.W.T. barges

TULITA, N.W.T. - The Northwest Territories government says damage to a fuel hose played a role in delaying this year's shipping season for resupply barges headed to coastal communities. The N.W.T. gov...

Oct 24, 2022