Manitoba government offers cash for training as COVID-19 numbers rise again
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is offering a new subsidy for businesses and non-profit groups who need to train employees as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Employers can get up to $2,500 per employee, to a maximum of $75,000, for any training
Champagne says Canada only wants ‘trusted’ AI partners as Huawei decision looms
OTTAWA — Canada only wants to deal with "trusted partners" in future artificial intelligence ventures, says a federal minister — a signal that the country's rejection of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei as a 5G provider is at hand. Industry Mini...
Government: Vaccine rule should remain while cases play out
The Biden administration framed its vaccine mandate for private employers in life-and-death terms Monday in a legal filing that sought to get the requirement back on track after it was halted by a federal court.
Thousands rally in Georgia to demand ex-president’s release
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Thousands of protesters rallied in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on Monday to demand the release of the country’s jailed former President Mikheil Saakashvili.
Lack of demographic data leaving potential gaps in COVID-19 vaccine policy
OTTAWA — A dearth of data about who is getting COVID-19 vaccines and who is not could be causing people of certain races or socio-economic backgrounds to fall through the cracks, according to several concerned advocates. Without good information from t...
Prosecutors step up charges for those dealing in fentanyl
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Some Southern California prosecutors are stepping up charges against those who sell deadly, fentanyl-laced illegal drugs.
Slain Mexican activist’s supporters contest federal watchdog’s refusal to probe case
OTTAWA — Family and supporters of a Mexican activist who was killed after opposing a Canadian company's mining project are challenging a federal ombudsman's decision not to investigate the matter. They told a Federal Court of Appeal hearing Monday the ...
More than 19K Canadian lives ended than if pandemic never happened: Stats Can
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says more than 19,000 Canadians lost their lives during COVID-19 than would have been expected had the pandemic never happened. The report highlights the deadly toll COVID-19 has taken directly and indirectly on Canadian live...
US, Egypt tackle myriad irritants in strategic talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Egypt put a brave face on strains in their relationship on Monday amid domestic Egyptian developments and regional crises that are testing long-standing ties between the countries.
Deputy PM Freeland writes to Air Canada’s board about CEO’s comments on French
OTTAWA — Canada's deputy prime minister has written to Air Canada's board of directors, urging that its CEO improve his French and that his knowledge of the language be included in his annual performance review. In her letter, Chrystia Freeland asked