Canada

Backbench Tory MP running for leadership says he knows his political reality

OTTAWA - A backbench member of Parliament who entered the Conservative leadership race on a promise to trigger an inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic says he's aware of the "political realities" he fac...

Mar 24, 2022

Legacy and language around masks will be debated long after pandemic recedes: experts

VANCOUVER - First, we didn't have enough masks to protect us against COVID-19, then we all needed to wear them. Then we didn't, then we did again. There were fights, criminal charges and protests over...

Mar 24, 2022

'Reconciliation was possible:' Indigenous priest reconciles faith with identity

Cristino Bouvette's mind often goes to his grandmother when he thinks about reconciliation: her strength, her empathy and her ability to forgive. He is a Roman Catholic priest and his kokum, Amelia Ma...

Mar 24, 2022

Alleged head of extremist group one of two charged after anti-mask protests in N.S.

HALIFAX - A police investigation of anti-mask protests outside the home of Nova Scotia's chief medical officer has led to charges of criminal harassment against two people, including a man described a...

Mar 23, 2022

90 scientists ask feds to protect carbon-rich old forests in upcoming climate plan

Days before the federal government is expected to explain how it will meet greenhouse gas targets, 90 prominent scientists have written a letter urging it to ensure that old-growth forests are a big p...

Mar 23, 2022

Canadian troops ordered to stay away as foreign fighters flock to Ukraine

OTTAWA - Members of the Canadian Armed Forces have been banned from entering Ukraine unless their presence is approved by Gen. Wayne Eyre, chief of the defence staff. Thousands of foreigners, includin...

Mar 23, 2022

British minister hopes for free trade deal with Canada within a year

OTTAWA - Britain's trade minister says she hopes her country can finalize a formal free trade agreement with Canada within a year now that negotiations are set to start in earnest. U.K. Trade Secretar...

Mar 23, 2022

Saskatchewan budget: Agriculture and film industries win, music and sports fans lose

REGINA - Saskatchewan tabled its 2022-23 spending plan on Wednesday. Here's a look at some of the winners and losers: WINNERS Agriculture producers: The province is expanding the Saskatchewan Value-Ad...

Mar 23, 2022

Legault warns new Liberal-NDP alliance will trigger confrontation with provinces

Quebec Premier Franois Legault is warning that the new alliance between the federal Liberals and the NDP is going to trigger a confrontation with the provinces, particularly around health care. Legaul...

Mar 23, 2022

Highlights of Saskatchewan government budget include smaller deficit, new taxes

REGINA - Premier Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party government tabled its 2021-22 budget on Wednesday. Here are some of the highlights: - A $463 million deficit, $2.1 billion less than what was expected i...

Mar 23, 2022