Category Archives: National
Use of French at home is only one indicator of language health: Quebec demographers
MONTREAL — Language and immigration politics were back at the forefront in Quebec’s national assembly last week, as Premier François Legault drew criticism for sounding the alarm over a decline in the number of people who speak French at home. Legault...
Mass shooting inquiry: RCMP facing scrutiny for delayed release of public warnings
HALIFAX — The inquiry investigating the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting will examine this week one of the most contentious aspects of the RCMP's handling of the tragedy: public communications. The Mounties have faced intense criticism for delaying the r...
Fate of Métis scrip lawsuit in doubt after 17 Alberta plaintiffs ask to withdraw
The future of a lawsuit seeking to hold Canada accountable for the loss of Métis lands is in doubt after about a third of the plaintiffs asked to withdraw from the action when their legitimacy was questioned. The Métis Nation of
Canada firmer than ever in support of Ukraine after 100 days of war: Joly
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada is more resolute than ever in its support for Ukraine as its war with Russia continues after 100 days. In an interview with The Canadian Press, she said Canada would continue to
Tory MP who won’t disclose vaccine status asked to leave House of Commons precinct
OTTAWA — A Conservative MP who refuses to disclose her vaccination status tried to access the House of Commons precinct after a COVID-19 vaccination mandate was imposed last year and was required to leave. Cathay Wagantall, who represents the Yorkton-M...
World needs to up game against emerging infectious diseases: Dr. Theresa Tam
OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer says the world must erect better defences against transmissible viruses as climate change and other factors raise the risk we will see more emerging infectious diseases in the years to come. Dr. Theresa Tam...
Trudeau to visit Norad, attend Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles next week
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend next week's Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles as President Joe Biden summons leaders to talk about what's ailing the Western Hemisphere. On his way to California, Trudeau and Defence Minister ...
Bernard Drainville, creator of Quebec values charter, back in politics with CAQ
QUEBEC — A prominent Quebec radio host and the man behind the Parti Québécois's controversial values charter is making a return to provincial politics, this time under the Coalition Avenir Québec banner. The news of Bernard Drainville's political run w...
Government to review money-laundering inquiry report before public release, says Eby
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it has received the final report from the public inquiry into money laundering. The Ministry of the Attorney General confirmed Friday the 1,804-page report is being reviewed and will be released to the pu...
Tory leader candidates should learn from Ford, appeal to political foes: strategists
OTTAWA — Doug Ford's victory in Ontario — and capture of NDP and Liberal seats — has prompted Tory strategists to urge federal leadership candidates to take a leaf out of his book and try to turn political foes into
