Category Archives: National
Afghanistan’s ambassador to Canada calls for more flights to help people flee
OTTAWA — Afghanistan’s ambassador is urging the Canadian government to send officials to bordering countries such as Pakistan to help refugees fleeing the Taliban get to Canada. Hassan Soroosh, Afghanistan's ambassador to Canada, also wants internation...
B.C. Premier John Horgan to undergo biopsy surgery for growth in his throat
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan said the discovery of a growth in his throat requires immediate biopsy surgery, but he plans to stay on the job. Horgan said he's been in and out of the hospital for a
Critics hope new cabinet will put a stop to drug-price regulation changes
OTTAWA — Critics of a major drug-price overhaul hope a fresh federal cabinet will put a temporary stop to the new regulations set to take effect in January. The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) is set to change the way
Manitoba ex-reservist, The Base member Patrik Mathews gets 9 years in prison
GREENBELT, Md. — Former Canadian Armed Forces reservist Patrik Mathews was sentenced Thursday to nine years in prison for his role in what investigators called a violent plot to exploit escalating American social tensions and trigger a "race war" in
Focus federal funding on best bets to boost biotech, Moderna co-founder says
OTTAWA — The Canadian co-founder of biotech firm Moderna says any federal plans to kick-start domestic innovation in a big way should target funding rather than spread it around the country. Canadian politicians have a track record of trying to be
Ontario legislature condemns member’s COVID-19 posts, calls for apology
TORONTO — The Ontario legislature unanimously called Thursday on an Independent member who has been publicly opposed to COVID-19 vaccines and pandemic-related lockdowns to apologize for "a string of disreputable conduct." Randy Hillier, who represents...
B.C. First Nation seeks ‘real action,’ urges conditions for papal visit to Canada
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Leaders of a British Columbia First Nation say it would be "deeply meaningful" to welcome Pope Francis to their territory during a visit to Canada. A statement from the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc Nation in Kamloops, B.C., says the
Steven MacKinnon appointed chief government whip in the House of Commons
OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau says that Quebec MP Steven MacKinnon will be the chief government whip in the House of Commons. The prime minister tweeted that MacKinnon will take over from Mark Holland, who was promoted to the position of government
Many vendors selling to Ottawa lack policies to prevent child labour, report finds
OTTAWA — A federally commissioned report looking at vendors who sold billions of dollars in goods to the government found the vast majority lacked adequate policies to prevent human and labour rights risks in their supply chains. The report recommends ...
Canada’s climate plan gets good grade as Trudeau heads to summits in Europe
OTTAWA — A new analysis suggests the Liberal climate plan could meet Canada's greenhouse gas emissions targets for the first time before the end of this decade. The study by Clean Prosperity published Thursday could give some heft to Prime Minister
