Category Archives: National
Government Senate rep says constitutional challenges to MAID bill inevitable
OTTAWA — The government's representative in the Senate concedes it's possible that a bill to expand access to medically assisted dying may be struck down as unconstitutional by the courts. But while parliamentarians must be guided by court rulings, Sen...
‘A chance to start a conversation:’ Man behind Mr. Covid ads happy with reaction
EDMONTON — It was the slogan of another COVID-19 ad that inspired Kurt Beaudoin to create a funny yet villainous character who has already become a household name in Alberta. "Covid loves to mingle," the 45-year-old recalled reading on a government
Better crash probes and more care for families needed, Goodale says in PS752 report
OTTAWA — Canada's special adviser on the federal response to Iran's January shootdown of a Ukraine International Airlines jetliner says changes are needed in international aviation rules to allow for "more credible" crash investigations. In a lengthy r...
Canada to receive early shipment of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine before year’s end
OTTAWA — The U.S. biotech firm Moderna is set to start delivering thousands of doses of its COVID-19 vaccine to Canada ahead of schedule this month, as long as it is approved it for use. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday
As anxieties grow over CERB notices, Qualtrough says no requirement to repay now
OTTAWA — Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough says federal notices to emergency aid recipients are an attempt to verify information and avoid making tax time next year overly complicated. The Canada Revenue Agency has sent out more than 400,000 letters...
As anxieties grow over CERB notices, Qualtrough says no requirement to repay now
OTTAWA — The letter that John Cosgrove received in late November from the Canada Revenue Agency wasn't entirely clear, but he knew something was amiss. Cosgrove, like nearly nine million Canadians, had applied for and received the Canada Emergency Resp...
RCMP commits to changes in how it collects, uses information about protesters
OTTAWA — The RCMP has agreed to revamp its policies on the collection and use of information about protesters after a watchdog expressed fresh concerns, a notable shift from the police force's position only months ago. In a letter to the
PQ member Harold LeBel removed from caucus after ‘very serious’ sex assault complaint
MONTREAL — A Parti Quebecois member of the legislature has been dumped by his party after he was arrested Tuesday in connection with an allegation of sexual assault. Quebec provincial police arrested Harold LeBel, 58, in Rimouski, Que., about 315 kilom...
The latest news on COVID 19 developments in Canada on Dec. 15, 2020
OTTAWA — The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 7:55 p.m. Saskatchewan has administered its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to health-care workers in Regina. Nurses at the Regina General Hospital gave the province's...
Quebec orders all non-essential businesses closed from Dec. 25 until at least Jan. 11
MONTREAL — Quebec is shutting down most businesses and all primary and secondary schools until at least Jan. 11, as authorities try to get a handle on a second wave of COVID-19 that is forcing hospitals to scale back services. Premier
