Category Archives: National
When COVID-19 vaccines could be available: What we know so far
OTTAWA — Vaccines are now a bright spot of hope on the COVID-19 pandemic horizon. But much about them, and their rollout in Canada, remains up in the air. Here’s what we know so far: What are the leading candidates? Manufacturers Pfizer,
Former Iraq, Afghanistan commander to lead COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts
OTTAWA — Canadian Forces Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin knows his way around a modern-day war zone as well as any Canadian soldier. He commanded NATO's training mission in Iraq and led Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan at the height of the fiercest
Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante releases graphic novel detailing political journey
Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante can now add "author" to her resume with the publication of a graphic novel in which she recounts her entry into politics and takes subtle digs at the sexism she's encountered along the way. '"Okay, Universe: Chronicles
Ousted from Labrador Inuit government, ex-politician questions ‘blood quantum’ method
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A former member of Labrador's Inuit government is questioning the methods used to quantify whether he is sufficiently Indigenous after he was removed from his government roles last week. Edward Blake Rudkowski said he was informed No...
Trudeau says $542M bound for Indigenous bodies to set up child-welfare services
OTTAWA — The federal government is sending $542 million to Indigenous groups to help them set up welfare services for children and families, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. The Canadian government has been promising to transfer control over ...
Trudeau feels most Canadians could be vaccinated by September 2021
Beset by ongoing questions about Canada's COVID-19 vaccine strategy, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tried to assuage the public with assurances most Canadians could be inoculated by September 2021, with distribution led by a former NATO commander. Trude...
CP NewsAlert: Former NATO commander to lead vaccine distribution in Canada
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says former NATO commander Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin will lead the nation's vaccine distribution efforts. More coming. The Canadian Press
Liberals face pressure for concrete ideas, economic plan in spending update
OTTAWA — Chrystia Freeland's voice perked up as she started to discuss child care during a virtual fundraiser this week. She explained how an issue near to her had become top of mind for corporate executives, who had begun banging on
Olympic champions Virtue, Moir and Tewksbury among 114 Order of Canada inductees
OTTAWA — Champion ice-dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir and Olympic champion swimmer Mark Tewksbury were among 114 athletes, artists, scholars and community leaders named to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Julie Payette's office announced the new hono...
Top officials weighed Canadian warship’s passage through sensitive strait near China
OTTAWA — Newly released documents have shed light on the secret government talks and debate that took place ahead of a Canadian warship's passage through a sensitive waterway near China last year. Those discussions included a private meeting between th...
