Canada

Canadians not thrilled but not angry either about federal election outcome: Poll

OTTAWA - Canadians may not be thrilled with the outcome of last week's federal election but a new poll suggests few are angry that it produced an almost identical result to the 2019 nation-wide vote. ...

Sep 28, 2021

Guilty plea for former B.C. social worker accused of stealing money from foster kids

KELOWNA, B.C. - A former British Columbia social worker accused of stealing money from foster children under his care has pleaded guilty in a Kelowna court. The BC Prosecution Service says Robert Rile...

Sep 27, 2021

Rookie MPs start orientation amid uncertainty over Parliament's future

OTTAWA - Ten newly elected members of Parliament were shown the ropes of their new jobs on Monday, even as questions swirled around when - and how - they and their more experienced colleagues on both ...

Sep 27, 2021

White House plays down notion of link between Meng decision, release of two Michaels

WASHINGTON - The White House is playing down the links between the release of Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig and last week's decision to abandon the extradition of Meng Wanzhou. Press sec...

Sep 27, 2021

Voter turnout in federal election about average despite pandemic challenges

OTTAWA - Sixty-two per cent of eligible voters cast ballots in last week's federal election - about average turnout for recent Canadian elections despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Elect...

Sep 27, 2021

Direct passenger flights from India resume as Canada lifts ban

OTTAWA - Direct passenger flights to Canada from India are resuming today as Transport Canada lifts a months-long ban imposed due to high COVID-19 case counts. In a post on Twitter, Transport Canada s...

Sep 27, 2021

'It has been the worst period in my life': Annamie Paul resigns as Green leader

TORONTO - Annamie Paul is stepping down as leader of the Green Party of Canada following months of strife within its ranks, saying she doesn't "have the heart" to keep fighting to hold onto the reins....

Sep 27, 2021

Saskatchewan stop on organ donations will have ripple effect across Canada: doctor

REGINA - Krystal Graham is a Saskatchewan nurse who is on a transplant list waiting for a liver. When she isn't receiving outpatient hospital care three times a week, she tries to live as normally as ...

Sep 27, 2021

Conservatives could have done better job talking to Chinese voters: former MP

OTTAWA - A former Conservative MP who lost his seat in the recent election thinks the party could have done a better job speaking directly to Chinese Canadians. Kenny Chiu was defeated in Steveston-Ri...

Sep 27, 2021

Quebec to offer four-hour free legal consult for conjugal, sexual violence victims

MONTREAL - The Quebec government says it will offer up to four hours of free legal advice for victims of sexual assault or domestic violence. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette announced the progra...

Sep 27, 2021