Labrador’s Innu Nation suing federal government and N.L. over Muskrat Falls deal
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Labrador's Innu Nation says it has launched a lawsuit against Ottawa and the Newfoundland and Labrador government over a recent $5.2-billion deal involving the troubled Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project. The Innu Nation said today ...
Court martial for N.B. soldier accused of serving cannabis-laced cupcakes can proceed
OROMOCTO, N.B. — A military judge has rejected an application to dismiss charges against a New Brunswick soldier accused of giving cannabis-laced cupcakes to a group of Canadian Armed Forces members taking part in a 2018 live-fire training exercise. Bo...
Defence minister pushes back on Admiral McDonald’s plans to return as defence chief
OTTAWA — Admiral Art McDonald is planning to return to his position as commander of the Canadian Armed Forces after military police opted not to charge him following an investigation into his conduct, though the Liberal government does not appear
N.S. election: Campaign visits by federal party leaders are not all created equal
HALIFAX — Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh tried to boost the political fortunes of provincial NDP Leader Gary Burrill on Wednesday by making a stop on the Nova Scotia election campaign trail. The Nova Scotia Liberals used the same strategy on
‘A pretty big hole to climb out of:’ Experts weigh in on Pallister stepping down
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister's announcement that he isleaving the job has set in motion a leadership race, and experts say whoever takes the helm of the Progressive Conservatives will need to distance themselves from his record. "Even wi...
COVID-19: Quebec students to wear masks when school resumes, but not in classroom
MONTREAL — Students returning to school in Quebec will have to wear masks but not while in the classroom, the provincial government said Wednesday. Education Minister Jean-François Roberge told a news conference that masks will be required on the bus, ...
Canada condemns China after court sentences Michael Spavor to 11 years in prison
OTTAWA — Federal leaders were united Wednesday in calling for the release of two Canadians detained by China after one was sentenced to 11 years in prison in a case that has put them — and Canada — at the
Pastor fired after coming out as trans files lawsuit against Baptist church
An Ontario pastor who was fired from a Baptist church after coming out as transgender has filed a lawsuit for wrongful dismissal, alleging her termination was spurred by discrimination. Rev. Junia Joplin presented as male when she first took on the
Meng’s extradition case enters final leg with AG lawyer labelling her ‘dishonest’
VANCOUVER — The United States has laid out a case against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that shows her actions meet the classic definition of "commercial dishonesty," said a lawyer for Canada's attorney general, as her case entered its final stage
Tories say seniors’ income supplement hinges partly on what agency handled their CERB
OTTAWA — The main emergency benefits lifeline for Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic was in fact two streams processed by two different government bodies, with implications for whether seniors qualify for federal support payments, the Conservatives...