Canada

O'Toole says he opposes Quebec's plan to 'tax and target' the unvaccinated

OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says while he respects provincial jurisdiction, he opposes Quebec's plan "to tax and target" those who are unvaccinated against COVID-19. The Tory leader made...

Jan 13, 2022

A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada

A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Quebec Premier Franois Legault says the COVID-19 curfew he imposed across the province in December will be lifted on Monday. He told reporters today the...

Jan 13, 2022

Health Canada seven to 10 days from decision on Pfizer antiviral drug

OTTAWA - Health Canada's chief medical adviser says a decision on Pfizer's antiviral treatment for COVID-19 is expected in seven to 10 days. But Supriya Sharma says the department reached out to Pfize...

Jan 13, 2022

Quebec curfew taking toll on women facing violence, people with mental health issues

MONTREAL - The Quebec government said it introduced a curfew as a common sense way to reduce COVID-19 transmission and ease pressure on hospitals, but women facing violence, young people and low-incom...

Jan 13, 2022

Ethics committee summons Duclos, Tam on mobile-phone data collection during pandemic

OTTAWA - The House of Commons ethics committee is calling on the health minister to explain the Public Health Agency of Canada's collection of data from millions of mobile phones to understand travel ...

Jan 13, 2022

Human Rights Watch report cites Canadian shortcomings on Indigenous, climate issues

OTTAWA - A new report says Canada faces serious domestic and foreign policy challenges on various human rights issues. The annual report of the New York-based Human Rights Watch says that while the Tr...

Jan 13, 2022

Canadian oil can be part of transition if it gets cleaner, IEA head says

OTTAWA - The executive director of the International Energy Agency says Canadian oil and gas can be part of the transition to a clean-energy future if the industry can cut its carbon footprint. A new ...

Jan 13, 2022

Indigenous inmates face high rates of COVID-19 in federal prisons

OTTAWA - Indigenous federal inmates are infected with COVID-19 at disproportionately high rates. Correctional Service Canada said Wednesday that as of Jan. 10, there are 207 active COVID-19 cases amon...

Jan 13, 2022

CPNewsAlert: Quebec to lift COVID-19 curfew Monday, extend vaccine passport to retail

MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Franois Legault says the COVID-19 curfew he imposed across the province in December will be lifted on Monday. He told reporters today the health order can be ended because th...

Jan 13, 2022

Canadian troops in Ukraine pressing ahead with training mission amid Russia tensions

OTTAWA - The commander of Canadian troops in Ukraine says his soldiers are pressing ahead with their mission - preparing the eastern European country's military for war - amid the looming threat of a ...

Jan 13, 2022