Category Archives: National
Human Rights Commission joins call for public inquiry on sexual violence in prisons
OTTAWA — The Canadian Human Rights Commission says Canada needs an independent public inquiry to address serious issues of sexual violence and coercion in federal prisons for women. The commission is adding its weight to the call for such an inquiry
Bail review for convoy organizer Pat King abruptly adjourned
Ottawa convoy organizer Pat King's bail review hearing came to an abrupt and unexpected stop after only a few hours Wednesday. The Ontario Superior Court was hearing evidence about whether or not to release King on bail after his lawyer requested
Trudeau says budget measures will help Canadians weather Bank of Canada rate hike
LAVAL, Que. — Measures in the recently tabled federal budget will help Canadians weather higher interest rates, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday, as he acknowledged there are no easy solutions to the country's housing affordability crisis. ...
Trudeau welcomes talk of Russia’s action in Ukraine as genocide
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has weighed in on growing calls to declare Russia's actions in Ukraine as genocide, saying it is "absolutely right" that the term is being used given rampant allegations of war crimes and other human
After the flood: First Nations along B.C.’s Highway 8 work on recovery
MERRITT, Wash. — Chief Arnie Lampreau of the Shackan Indian Band looks across the Nicola River that surged in November, pulling entire homes into its current and forcing residents to flee. Above its banks, the charred remains of yellow pines cover
Muslim charity seeks court shutdown of federal audit, alleging systemic Islamophobia
OTTAWA — Canada's largest grassroots Muslim organization is asking a court to halt a federal audit of its activities as a registered charity, alleging the probe is discriminatory and violates its charter rights. The Muslim Association of Canada is fili...
Quebec premier warns Ottawa against unilateral action to protect province’s caribou
QUEBEC — Ottawa is threatening to act unilaterally to protect caribou in Quebec, a move that Premier François Legault said Tuesday would be interference in an area of provincial jurisdiction. In an April 8 letter, federal Environment Minister Steven Gu...
Manitoba budget highlights: Tax rebates and credits, more intensive care capacity
WINNIPEG — Highlights of Tuesday's Manitoba budget: — The education tax rebate for residential and farm properties is to rise to 37.5 per cent from 25 per cent, which would saving the average homeowner $196 annually. — The education tax credit for
Charest, Brown both promise to honour federal childcare agreements with provinces
OTTAWA — At least two of the candidates running for leadership of the Conservative party say they would do something the former party leader wouldn't: honour childcare agreements signed between the federal Liberal government and provinces. Those runni...
Nunavut offers fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people 50 and up
IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut residents age 50 years and up can now get a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The territory announced Tuesday that eligible people who have had their third dose at least four- and-a-half months ago can now