Category Archives: National
Fallout from Greens’ feud continues as party opts not to renew top adviser’s contract
OTTAWA — The fallout from internal feuds in the Green party continues amid accusations of intolerance and strong-arm tactics against some members. Two Green party sources, who spoke to The Canadian Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss interna...
Terrorism in Canada: A timeline of plots, attacks, and allegations
Four members of a Muslim family are dead and one child is in hospital after a hit-and-run in London, Ont. Sunday, in what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called an act of terrorism. Police said 20-year-old Nathaniel Veltman intentionally drove a truck
Trudeau says COVID mask-wearing may change Quebecers’ opinions on religious symbols
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday the habit of wearing a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic might be changing Quebecers' views on the province's religious symbols ban. He was asked about Quebec's secularism law, Bill 21, during a news
Pandemics, climate change among new threats that demand security revamp: PM’s adviser
OTTAWA — The prime minister's intelligence adviser is calling for an expanded definition of national security in an era of global pandemics, climate change and cyberthreats. In a speech sponsored by the Centre for International Governance Innovation, V...
MP who exposed himself seeking help for stress and time management
OTTAWA — A Liberal MP is pursuing a "wellness program" after twice exposing himself during virtual proceedings in the House of Commons. According to his office, William Amos is "working with a health team to address stress and time management challenge...
‘A lot for children:’ Muslim group says action needed instead of thoughts, prayers
Rania Lawendy says classmates of a Muslim teen who was deliberately struck and killed in London, Ont., haven't been able to stop crying. The council member of the Muslim Association of Canada says she went to console students at the London
Health Canada regulates UV, ozone devices it says could pose risk to people
OTTAWA — Health Minister Patty Hajdu says most companies selling UV wands and lights promising to kill viruses will now have to apply to have their products approved by Health Canada and stop claiming they can destroy COVID-19. Hajdu' signed an
New Democrat MP tables private bill, wants federal assessment of coal projects
OTTAWA — Alberta's lone New Democrat member of Parliament tabled proposed legislation Tuesday that would require all coal-mining proposals to go before a full federal environmental assessment. The private member's bill would apply across Canada, but He...
Despite economic reopening, students still worry about lack of summer work
OTTAWA — Brandon Rheal Amyot was sweating while perusing summer job opportunities in February, realizing that opportunities weren't abundant. The Lakehead University student watched something similar happen last year when job opportunities dried up as ...
London attack comes amid federal government inaction on Islamophobia: expert
OTTAWA — The federal government hasn't gone far enough in addressing Islamophobia in Canada despite the rise of anti-Muslim hate in recent years, a Wilfrid Laurier University professor said. Jasmin Zine said the London, Ont., attack that left four
