Canada

New minister says natural resources must evolve to include renewables, biofuels

OTTAWA - In a country intent on helping to slow global warming without destroying its economy, Canada's latest natural resources minister says his department can no longer be thought of mainly as the ...

Nov 16, 2021

Powerful Webb space telescope featuring Canadian instruments set for Dec. 18 launch

MONTREAL - In just over a month, the world's largest, most advanced telescope will be launched into orbit from a spaceport in South America, and among those eagerly watching will be Montreal physics p...

Nov 16, 2021

Canadian Blood Services to soon recommend end to ban on gay men donating blood

OTTAWA - An end to the ban on gay and bisexual men from donating blood - promised by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2015 - is set to be recommended within weeks in favour of new screening criteria b...

Nov 16, 2021

Alberta premier faces renewed call from 22 party boards for early leadership review

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is facing a renewed push from within the ranks of his United Conservative Party to move up a vote on his leadership. Representatives of 22 UCP constituencies ha...

Nov 15, 2021

Ottawa must consult provinces on emissions cap for oil, gas industry: Alberta premier

OTTAWA - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney warned the federal government on Monday that it must consult with the provinces as Ottawa moves on plans to implement a cap on emissions from the oil and gas sect...

Nov 15, 2021

B.C. forest company says rule of law must apply to ongoing protests at Fairy Creek

VANCOUVER - A lawyer for a British Columbia forest company says it wants the court to defend the rule of law at a protest site on southern Vancouver Island where more than 1,100 people have been arres...

Nov 15, 2021

Conservative senator launches petition pushing for review of O'Toole's leadership

OTTAWA - A Conservative senator has begun a petition pushing for review of Erin O'Toole's leadership of the party within six months. Sen. Denise Batters, a vocal critic of O'Toole, says he cannot lead...

Nov 15, 2021

As MPs return to Hill, some still worry about safety despite enhanced security

OTTAWA - With a week until MPs return to Parliament Hill, the issue of safety is still top of mind for some as the threat of political violence has been on the rise. In October 2020, the House of Comm...

Nov 15, 2021

Quebec coroner concerned about lack of COVID-19 preparation in long-term care homes

QUEBEC - The coroner leading an inquest into COVID-19 deaths in Quebec's long-term care homes says she's concerned the facilities weren't prepared for the first wave of the pandemic. Ghane Kamel made ...

Nov 15, 2021

Quebec judge rules province's abandoned health-care vaccine mandate is legal

MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has ruled in favour of the province's vaccine mandate for health-care workers, nearly two weeks after the government suspended the health order. Justice Michel...

Nov 15, 2021