Canada

Edmonton chief raises concerns about defunding police service to deal with racism

Edmonton's police chief says there is systemic racism in Canadian policing, but he worries that defunding police could lead to a loss of officers and programs brought in to address diversity. Chief Da...

Jun 11, 2020

Immigration application system set for massive revamp in wake of COVID-19

OTTAWA - A complete overhaul of how Canada processes immigration applications is in the works as the federal government braces for a post-COVID-19 surge in demand for migration to Canada. The federal ...

Jun 11, 2020

Feds ask court for second extension on changes to assisted-dying law

OTTAWA - The federal government is asking a judge to extend the deadline for revising its law on medical aid in dying. A Quebec court found parts of the law unconstitutional last fall, ordering the go...

Jun 11, 2020

Now is perfect time to remove Confederate symbols from U.S. Capitol, says Pelosi

WASHINGTON - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says now is the time for lawmakers in the United States to remove prominent symbols of the country's racist past from places like Capitol Hill. Pelosi is callin...

Jun 11, 2020

Trudeau expresses confidence in RCMP commissioner amid racism debate

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expressing confidence in RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki after the top Mountie said she is struggling with the definition of systemic racism. Lucki made the co...

Jun 11, 2020

Ottawa commits $133M in further aid for Indigenous businesses

Ottawa will spend a further $133 million on helping Indigenous businesses suffering the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government has heard f...

Jun 11, 2020

Study shows vessels not complying with right whale protections in Cabot Strait

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Early analysis of vessel speeds in the Cabot Strait shows that almost two-thirds are not complying with a voluntary slowdown meant to protect endangered right whales that migra...

Jun 11, 2020

Funeral service today for young Indigenous woman shot by Edmundston police

EDMUNDSTON, N.B. - A funeral service is being held today for Chantel Moore, a 26-year-old Indigenous woman who was killed by police in Edmundston, N.B., last week. The private service is being held in...

Jun 11, 2020

Politicians urged to collaborate on pandemic benefit for disabled Canadians

OTTAWA - Federal politicians are being urged to work together to help Canadians with disabilities weather the COVID-19 crisis. This after opposition parties refused Wednesday to give the unanimou...

Jun 11, 2020

Military spending needed more now than ever, top defence official says

OTTAWA - The Defence Department's top civilian official is touting the importance of continued investments in the Canadian Armed Forces, and says she has received no indications the Liberal government...

Jun 11, 2020