Canada

Liberal GST holiday expected to pass soon as government introduces solo bill

OTTAWA - The federal government has introduced a stand-alone bill to implement the proposed GST holiday, hours after the NDP threatened to not pass the legislation if it was linked to a $250 rebate fo...

Nov 27, 2024

Canada didn't live up to its values on immigration in recent years, Carney says

OTTAWA - Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says Canada didn't live up to its values on immigration over the last few years as it allowed more people into the country than it could absorb. Car...

Nov 27, 2024

Lawyers, loyalists and Wall Street executives: a look at who's on Trump's tariff team

WASHINGTON - As president-elect Donald Trump rattles his closest neighbours with threats of tariffs, he is also firming up the team of loyalists to put his plans into action. Trump's team to lead his ...

Nov 27, 2024

Ottawa settles Phoenix pay system lawsuit with non-union employees

OTTAWA - The federal government has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit launched by casual and non-union employees over the Phoenix pay system. Law firm Saralis Avocats says casual workers,...

Nov 27, 2024

Hiker missing in B.C. wilderness for more than five weeks is found alive

FORT NELSON, B.C. - Police say a hiker who was reported missing more than five weeks ago amid frigid conditions in northern British Columbia has been found alive. Northern Rockies RCMP say Sam Benasti...

Nov 27, 2024

As much as 100 abuse victims of Montreal billionaire Robert Miller, lawyer says

MONTREAL - A Quebec judge is hearing arguments this week in a class-action lawsuit application against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller over allegations he paid minors for sex. The proposed lawsuit ...

Nov 27, 2024

Quebec premier says he's 'open' to possibility of Quebec constitution by 2026

MONTREAL - A committee appointed by the Quebec government has recommended the province adopt its own constitution and take other steps to boost its autonomy. Premier Franois Legault says he's open to ...

Nov 27, 2024

Some Liberal MPs echo NDP call to expand $250 rebate, minister touts seniors benefits

OTTAWA - Some Liberal MPs say they think their government should consider expanding the eligibility for an upcoming government rebate to include seniors who are no longer working. Prime Minister Justi...

Nov 27, 2024

Supreme Court of Canada sides with First Nation in police funding dispute

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says Quebec must provide more money for a First Nations police force after acting dishonourably by refusing to negotiate the funding terms. The top court dismissed...

Nov 27, 2024

Inuit Nunangat University closer to realization with $50M Mastercard investment

OTTAWA - The president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami says the dream to open an Inuit-led university is one step closer to realization after a $50 million investment from the Mastercard Foundation. The or...

Nov 27, 2024