Category Archives: National
Bloc Québécois MPs join Liberals to cut off debate on assisted-dying bill
OTTAWA — With the support of the Bloc Québécois, the minority Liberal government has moved to ensure a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying is put to a final vote in the House of Commons today.Bloc MPs
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Thursday, March 11, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern):11:30 a.m.Edmonton’s mayor says flags on municipal buildings will fly at half-mast to honour those who have lost their lives to COVID-19.Don Iveson says the city’s iconic High Level...
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Thursday, March 11, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 5:55 p.m. The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it's dropping the eligible age for seniors to book COVID-19 vaccination appointments to 80, down from 85. Thursday was the launch o...
Chinese media report says Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor to face first trial ‘soon’
OTTAWA — A state-affiliated publication in China says two Canadian men will "soon" receive their first trial after more than two years in detention. But a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada says Canadian diplomats have not been notified of any cou...
Chinese media report says Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor to face first trial ‘soon’
OTTAWA — A state-affiliated publication in China says two Canadian men will "soon" receive their first trial after more than two years in detention. But a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada says Canadian diplomats have not been notified of any cou...
‘We will remember them’: Canada marks national day of observance for COVID-19 victims
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rose in the House of Commons Thursday, one year after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, and said March 11, 2020 will always be marked by a before and an after. Since the pandemic began,
‘We will remember them’: Canada marks national day of observance for COVID-19 victims
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rose in the House of Commons Thursday and said March 11, 2020 will always be marked by a before and an after. Since the pandemic began, 2.5 million people around the world have died due
Kielburgers issue new demands before testifying in parliamentary committee
OTTAWA — Marc and Craig Kielburger's appearance before the federal ethics committee next week remains uncertain after the WE Charity co-founders laid out a list of conditions before testifying. The brothers had reversed their initial refusal to testify...
Kielburgers will appear before Commons committee Monday: lawyer
OTTAWA — Capping an extraordinary exchange of demands and counter-demands, a lawyer for WE Charity's co-founders agreed late Thursday that Craig and Marc Kielburger will appear Monday before the House of Commons ethics committee.As long as he can "inte...
Final report: More than $3B paid to 38,000 victims of residential schools
TORONTO — A new report says more than $3 billion has been paid out to victims of Canada's notorious residential schools. The report says more than 38,000 victims received compensation for sexual, physical and other abuse. The money was paid under settl...
