Canada

Elections Canada fines 14 candidates for violations during 2019 election

OTTAWA - Elections Canada has issued 14 fines related to campaign fundraising and finances during the 2019 federal election. Independent candidate Archie MacKinnon's official agent, Martin Pickup, was...

Jul 14, 2022

Cross-examination of N.S. killer's spouse could promote conspiracy theories: lawyer

HALIFAX - The lawyer who represents the spouse of the man responsible for Canada's worst mass shooting says there are good reasons why his client will not face cross-examination when she testifies at ...

Jul 14, 2022

Fashion mogul Peter Nygard waves right to bail hearing in Quebec sex crime case

MONTREAL - Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard is waiving his right to a bail hearing in Quebec where he faces two sex-related charges. Defence lawyer Laurence Juillet told the Quebec court that the a...

Jul 14, 2022

Ottawa signs $1-billion agreement to fund First Nations education in Quebec

MONTREAL - Ottawa is giving $1.1 billion over five years to First Nations communities in Quebec to help fund education. A signing ceremony for the agreement was held today on the Mohawk territory of K...

Jul 14, 2022

Quebec abuse victims call on Pope Francis for 'swift justice' before visit to Canada

Quebec victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy members are calling on Pope Francis to deliver "swift justice" to them ahead of his visit to Canada at the end of the month. Lawyers for victims said ...

Jul 14, 2022

Hockey Canada reopening investigation into alleged 2018 sexual assault

TORONTO - Hockey Canada says it is in the process of making changes. Whether those moves will be enough to satisfy the general public, fans, federal government and corporate sponsors remains to be see...

Jul 14, 2022

Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vax for youngest kids

OTTAWA - Canada's drug regulator approved Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for infants and preschoolers, making it the first vaccine approved for that age group in the country. Health Canada now says the Mo...

Jul 14, 2022

Ending forced sterilization, BoC gov. speaks after rate hike: In The News for July 14

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 July 14 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Jul 14, 2022

Senate committee to recommend changes to end 'horrific' forced, coerced sterilization

OTTAWA - The Senate is expected to release recommendations today to end forced and coerced sterilization in Canada. The committee on human rights has been looking into the issue and is holding a press...

Jul 14, 2022

Muslim relief charity asks Supreme Court to rule on refusal to freeze suspension

OTTAWA - A Muslim international relief charity is telling the Supreme Court of Canada the federal government should not be allowed to "shoot first and hold a hearing later" when it comes to levying ad...

Jul 14, 2022