Category Archives: National
Supreme Court to review provisions on evidence of sexual history in assault cases
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will look at the constitutionality of provisions that govern evidence about an alleged assault victim's sexual history. The decision comes in the case of Shane Reddick, who was charged with sexual assault and, in
Vaccine distribution ramping up as 11 per cent of Canadians get first shots: Ottawa
The federal government says COVID-19 vaccine distribution will steadily increase in the coming weeks as Canada hits an important milestone.Deputy chief public health officer, Dr. Howard Njoo, says the country has surpassed the 10 per cent mark of resid...
Vaccine distribution ramping up as 11 per cent of Canadians get first shots: Ottawa
Canada has hit a milestone in its COVID-19 vaccination drive and the federal government says it expects to deliver at least 1.5 million more doses within the next week. Dr. Howard Njoo, deputy chief public health officer, said during a news
A quick look at some of the reaction to the Supreme Court carbon price decision
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday the federal carbon price is entirely constitutional. Here's a quick look at some of the reaction to the decision: "The Supreme Court recognized that policies related to emission reduction touch on fed...
In split decision, Supreme Court says the federal carbon price is constitutional
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday that the national price on pollution is entirely constitutional, upholding a pivotal piece of the Liberal climate-change plan. The case brings a legal end to a years-long battle between Ottawa and man...
Quebec tables $12.3-billion deficit budget, says balance will take another 6 years
Quebec needs to make up the economic ground lost during the pandemic before it can balance its books, which will take another six years, Finance Minister Eric Girard said Thursday. Girard tabled his third budget since becoming finance minister, and he
Liberals will tell staffers to disobey House of Commons summons: Rodriguez
OTTAWA — Federal Liberal cabinet ministers will instruct their staff not to appear if called to any parliamentary committees in an attempt to curb what they call an "abuse of power" by opposition parties. Late Thursday, the House of Commons voted
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?
As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks. The military commander handling logistics for Canada's vaccine distribution program ...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, March 25, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of a a.m. ET on Thursday, March 25, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 171,761 new vaccinations administered for a total of 4,393,876 doses given. Nationwide, 642,821 people or 1.7 per
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, March 24, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 171,761 new vaccinations administered for a total of 4,393,876 doses given. Nationwide, 642,821 people or 1.7...
