Category Archives: National
‘Anxiety’ over 3-year decriminalization plan in B.C.: former federal health minister
A former federal health minister who championed decriminalization in Canada says a three-year model approved for British Columbia may not provide ample evidence to ensure the success of a policy that should have been implemented across the country. Jan...
‘National shame:’ Groups decry inaction on violence against Indigenous women, girls
Advocates across the country had a similar message for Ottawa one year after it released a national plan to end violence against Indigenous women and girls: the federal government has failed to live up to its commitments. "It is with deep
Man seeking historical records told it would cost feds $21 million to process request
OTTAWA — A researcher seeking records about an RCMP investigation from Canada's national archives was told it would cost the government more than $21 million to process his request under the Access to Information Act. The man filed an access request
Here’s how voting works in the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race
OTTAWA — The next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada will be named Sept. 10. Here's a look at how the voting process will work: Mail-in ballots: Party members who have a valid membership as of Friday will be able to
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ford government wins second majority in Ontario
TORONTO — The Progressive Conservatives led by Doug Ford have won a second majority government in Ontario. Early results show the Tories elected or leading in 64 ridings. Infrastructure promises such as new highways and hospitals centred Ford’s "get i...
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ford government wins second majority in Ontario
The Progressive Conservatives led by Doug Ford have won a second majority government in Ontario. Early results show the Tories elected or leading in 64 ridings. Infrastructure promises such as new highways and hospitals centred Ford’s "get it done" pi...
Climate agreement between Canada, India discusses renewable energy but omits coal
OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says a new agreement signed Thursday to co-operate with India on climate action is an opportunity for Canada to export its renewable energy technology, particularly related to making renewable energy a re...
Federal public safety minister says proposed gun reforms not meant to target farmers
REGINA — Canada's public safety minister says a proposal to reform the country's gun laws isn't meant to target farmers or other rural gun owners who use firearms recreationally or to help keep wildlife off their properties. Marco Mendicino met with
B.C.’s drug decriminalization threshold based on police input: Bennett
OTTAWA — The federal government's decision on British Columbia's drug decriminalization threshold was based on police input, says Canada’s minister of mental health and addictions. Drug users in B.C. who possess up to a cumulative 2.5 grams of illicit ...
Foreign affairs minister concerned by close calls between Chinese, Canadian aircraft
QUEBEC — Chinese jets have endangered a Canadian military plane operating in Asia, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Thursday, adding that she would raise the issue with her Chinese counterpart. Joly was reacting to reports by the Canadian Arm...
