Category Archives: National
Top court to hear case on sexual consent and use of protection
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a case concerning the use of protection during sex and how that relates to consent and possible deception. The complainant in the British Columbia case told Ross McKenzie Kirkpatrick that
Liberals’ two-billion-trees promise to cost $2.78 billion more than planned, PBO says
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget office says a pledge by the Trudeau Liberals to plant two billion trees could cost almost double what the government says. The tree-planting spree, spread over a decade, is supposed to start in the spring and
Liberals’ two-billion-trees promise to cost $2.78 billion more than planned, PBO says
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget office says a pledge by the Trudeau Liberals to plant two billion trees could cost almost double what the government says.The tree-planting spree, spread over a decade, is supposed to start in the spring and
Most minorities disproportionately dropped from civil service hiring process: audit
OTTAWA — A new report says Black Canadians and people from most other minority groups tend to disproportionately lose out on federal civil service jobs they apply for compared with other Canadians. The audit report on the representation of employment e...
Liberal government to voice support for Joe Biden cancelling U.S. ‘global gag rule’
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — The federal government will voice its support later today when President Joe Biden rescinds the United States' so-called global gag rule. The policy prohibits international non-profit groups from receiving U.S. funding if they p...
Military justice system at crossroads as court hears case on judges’ independence
OTTAWA — Canada’s military justice system will be on trial again Friday, when an appeal court weighs whether the handful of judges responsible for overseeing courts martial are truly independent.The Court Martial Appeal Court hearing revolves around th...
Conservatives say final months of 2020 a record for fundraising
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives say they raised more than $7.6 million in the final three months of 2020. The figures come as all federal parties continue the work of prepping for a potential election this year. The Conservatives said the first
Supreme Court won’t hear police oversight case; Black family alleged brutality
TORONTO — Canada's top court refused on Thursday to hear a case involving the limits of police oversight, prompting a renewed call for a misconduct hearing against a police officer a Black family accused of brutality. At issue in the case
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,870 new vaccinations administered for a total of 891,324 doses given. The provinces have administered doses at
After Sloan’s ouster, other conservative factions wonder what’s next for them
OTTAWA — A decision by Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole to boot an MP from his caucus has factions of the conservative movement in Canada wondering about their own futures in the party. Among them: some firearms advocates, who say they're concerned
