Category Archives: National
Despite busy year driven by COVID, taxpayers’ watchdog looks to become better known
OTTAWA — The federal official charged with investigating taxpayers' complaints says he wants to become better known so he can more quickly identify systemic issues within the Canada Revenue Agency. Taxpayers ombudsperson François Boileau says gaining a...
Skyrocketing shipbuilding costs continue as estimate puts icebreaker price at $7.25B
OTTAWA — The federal government's plan to build new ships for Canada's navy and coast guard has been hit by more skyrocketing costs. The latest blow came in a report released Thursday by parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux, who estimates Ottawa's
Supreme Court to review constitutionality of Safe Third Country refugee pact
OTTAWA — Refugee and human-rights advocates who oppose a pact between Ottawa and Washington on asylum seekers are welcoming the Supreme Court of Canada's decision to examine whether the agreement violates the fundamental rights of claimants. The top c...
Top court won’t hear appeal of off-duty cop convicted of assaulting Dafonte Miller
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of a Toronto police officer who was convicted of brutally assaulting a young Black man. Michael Theriault was sentenced to nine months in jail in the beating of Dafonte
Governments in Canada preparing for Omicron COVID-19 variant
Governments across Canada are bracing for the possible effects of the Omicron variant as COVID-19 case numbers rise sharply in some provinces and around the world. As Ontario reported 1,808 new cases Wednesday, Premier Doug Ford announced that starting...
Cars, couches, propane and fuel tanks among debris from record flooding in B.C.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Unprecedented flooding in southwestern British Columbia has left hard-hit communities dealing with the disposal of debris like drywall, insulation, silt-soaked mattresses, couches and kitchen cupboards damaged by water that gutted ho...
Canada hasn’t abandoned 200-soldier promise to UN peacekeeping: Minister
OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand says while the Liberal government’s promise to provide a 200-soldier force to United Nations peacekeeping “is not off the table,” it is being considered alongside Canada’s many other international priorities. Prime...
Mining the future: Canada’s high hopes to become a global critical mineral powerhouse
OTTAWA — Getting the world to net-zero emissions by 2050 will require the production of critical minerals and metals to grow sixfold over the next 30 years, the International Energy Agency declared in a report earlier this year — and
Ottawa advises against international travel as provinces prepare to fight Omicron
The federal government on Wednesday advised Canadians against non-essential international travel in an effort to protect against the Omicron variant, while Ontario and Quebec announced thousands of new COVID-19 infections. "The rapid spread of the Omic...
Dix says Omicron variant upending holiday plans, health restrictions being considered
VICTORIA — Dramatically rising case counts of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Ontario, Quebec and around the world has British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix warning about a "time to exercise caution." B.C. supports the federal government's call t...
