Canada

Omar Khadr appeal in American military court faces additional delay: lawyer

A U.S. military court is still refusing to hear Omar Khadr's challenge of his convictions in Guantanamo Bay. The United States Court of Military Commission Review, known as the CMCR, is...

Nov 20, 2019

'Smart,' 'dynamic' Champagne set to put traits to test as foreign minister

OTTAWA - The engines were revving on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plane, warming up on a Beijing tarmac for a flight to China's southern industrial heartland, but one important passenger was conspi...

Nov 20, 2019

Alberta premier ousted from legislature hasn't decided when she'll return

EDMONTON - Alberta Opposition Leader Rachel Notley says she hasn't decided when she will return to the legislature chamber. Notley was tossed out on Tuesday for refusing to apologize after accusi...

Nov 20, 2019

New Ottawa police chief vows vigilance on racial bias, discrimination

Ottawa police Chief Peter Sloly says new traffic-stop data and the results of a diversity audit show more steps are needed to ensure bias-free law enforcement in the nation's capital. Sloly, who ...

Nov 20, 2019

Trudeau turns to B.C. MP with Saskatchewan roots to helm tricky climate ministry

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is turning to his only cabinet minister with roots in Saskatchewan to carry this country's climate action plan further down the field without tear...

Nov 20, 2019

Trudeau seeks to keep eyes on Prairies with new role for Winnipeg's Jim Carr

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau carved out a new role in his government Wednesday designed to ensure voices on the Prairies are heard in Ottawa. Former cabinet minister Jim Carr, who represents...

Nov 20, 2019

Who's who in Justin Trudeau's cabinet: some new, some old and others in new places

OTTAWA - The returning, changing and new members of Justin Trudeau's cabinet: Chrystia Freeland becomes deputy prime minister and minister of intergovernmental affairs Anita Anand becomes minister of ...

Nov 20, 2019

'Still waiting:' Bombers fan shirks slacks for 18 years waiting for a Grey Cup win

WINNIPEG - A casual bet about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers getting the ultimate Canadian Football League win has left one of their most dedicated fans in shorts for the past 18 years. Chris Matthew has o...

Nov 20, 2019

Some military personnel linked to hate warned, disciplined but allowed to stay

OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence has revealed that more than a dozen members of the Canadian Armed Forces linked to hateful actions or groups have been warned, disciplined or ordered to tak...

Nov 20, 2019

Environment groups say climate change should dominate cabinet mandate

OTTAWA - Several environment leaders say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to put action on climate change into the mandate letter of every minister he names to his inner circle. They also want him ...

Nov 20, 2019