Category Archives: National
Lawyer argues general’s removal from vaccine campaign threatens military independence
OTTAWA — A lawyer for Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin painted the senior military officer’s abrupt removal as head of Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout in May as a threat to the independence of the Canadian Armed Forces. The comments came Tuesday during the
Senators call for governments to craft a grand post-pandemic plan to grow economy
OTTAWA — A group of senators is calling on the federal government to strike a grand economic plan with provinces, territories, businesses and civil society to drive growth coming out of the pandemic. The report includes calls to rethink how to
Joyce Echaquan’s loved ones urge action on racism on the anniversary of her death
JOLIETTE, Que. — One year after Joyce Echaquan was mocked by staff as she lay dying in hospital, her family and community members called on Quebecers to honour her legacy by acknowledging systemic racism in health care and throughout society. Echaquan,...
Canadians not thrilled but not angry either about federal election outcome: Poll
OTTAWA — Canadians may not be thrilled with the outcome of last week's federal election but a new poll suggests few are angry that it produced an almost identical result to the 2019 nation-wide vote. Just 10 per cent of respondents
Guilty plea for former B.C. social worker accused of stealing money from foster kids
KELOWNA, B.C. — A former British Columbia social worker accused of stealing money from foster children under his care has pleaded guilty in a Kelowna court. The BC Prosecution Service says Robert Riley Saunders pleaded guilty to fraud over $5,000, brea...
Rookie MPs start orientation amid uncertainty over Parliament’s future
OTTAWA — Ten newly elected members of Parliament are being shown the ropes today even as questions swirl around what the next session of Parliament will look like. The 10 MPs are the first of 52 rookie parliamentarians who will receive
Voter turnout in federal election about average despite pandemic challenges
OTTAWA — Sixty-two per cent of eligible voters cast ballots in last week's federal election — about average turnout for recent Canadian elections despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Elections Canada says almost 17 million Canadians voted, ...
Biden pressed China’s Xi to release the two Michaels in recent phone call: WH
U.S. President Joe Biden pressed his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to release Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig during their Sept. 9 telephone call. The call was the second between the two leaders and was billed at the time by both
Conservatives could have done better job talking to Chinese Canadian voters: ex-MP
OTTAWA — A former Conservative MP who lost his seat in the recent election thinks the party could have done a better job speaking directly to Chinese Canadians. Kenny Chiu was defeated in Steveston-Richmond East, a British Columbia riding with many
Quebec to offer four-hour free legal consult for conjugal, sexual violence victims
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will offer up to four hours of free legal advice for victims of sexual assault or domestic violence. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette announced the program today in Montreal. He says the government will giv...
