Canada

U.S. sanction law not enough to prove Canadian fraud: Meng's lawyers

VANCOUVER - Lawyers for a Huawei executive wanted on fraud charges in the United States are accusing Crown attorneys of relying on American sanction law to make its case for extradition from Cana...

Jan 17, 2020

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister plans to discuss carbon tax with prime minister

WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is hoping to discuss carbon taxes and climate change with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when the federal cabinet holds a retreat in Winnipeg next week. Pall...

Jan 17, 2020

'I'm in': Peter MacKay confirms he's seeking Conservative leadership

OTTAWA - "I'm in. Stay tuned." Four words Peter MacKay posted to his social-media accounts Wednesday ended months, if not years, of speculation about whether and when he'd run to lead the federal...

Jan 17, 2020

A look at some of the victims of the Iran plane crash who had roots in Canada

Dozens of people with ties to Canada were among the 176 who were killed when Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 crashed after takeoff near Tehran, Iran. Here is a look at some of th...

Jan 17, 2020

Canadian firefighters expect to use tailored tactics to battle Australia blazes

HALIFAX - As Canadian firefighters boarded flights Wednesday to battle blazes in Australia, they noted they will likely have to employ some different tactics than they do to fight&...

Jan 17, 2020

Andrew Weaver leaves B.C. Greens to sit as Independent, cites family health

VICTORIA - A former Green leader in British Columbia who made history when he won a seat in the legislature is leaving the party to sit as an Independent. Andrew Weaver said Wednesday he wrestled with...

Jan 17, 2020

Ottawa plans to hire trainers in preparation for UN Security Council seat

OTTAWA - Canada is still vying for a seat on the United Nations Security Council, but it's already warming up the chair with a plan to hire trainers for Canadian officials. The federal gover...

Jan 17, 2020

Supreme Court to hear B.C. case attempting to halt Trans Mountain expansion

OTTAWA - The B.C. government will ask Canada's high court Thursday to give it authority over what can flow through the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline from Alberta. The case is a make-...

Jan 17, 2020

Man convicted of sexually abusing 18 boys over three decades released on parole

The man at the heart of the Maple Leaf Gardens sexual abuse scandal has been released on day parole after officials found he presents a low risk of reoffending. A document released by the Parole Board...

Jan 17, 2020

Partner to appear in court in slaying of Quebec mother of six

MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police say a man in his 30s is expected to appear in court today in the killing of a mother of six early Thursday morning. The victim was identified by police as Jael...

Jan 17, 2020