Canada

Ottawa approves British Columbia's request to scale back drug decriminalization pilot

OTTAWA - Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says the federal government has granted British Columbia's request to scale back its drug decriminalization pilot program. Saks says the chan...

May 07, 2024

Liberal government not immune from auto thefts: 48 vehicles stolen in recent years

OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are trying to crack down on a scourge of auto thefts across the country. Recently released data show the federal government, too, is struggling to keep its own vehicles a...

May 07, 2024

Liberal foreign interference bill includes some 'good tools' for RCMP: commissioner

OTTAWA - The head of the RCMP says proposed federal legislation would equip the national police force with some "good tools" to address foreign interference. RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme welcomes the...

May 07, 2024

Separate controversial Criminal Code changes from Online Harms Act, advocates urge

OTTAWA - More than 15 civil society groups are urging the justice minister to hive off proposed changes to the Criminal Code and Human Rights Act from a bill aimed at tackling online harms. The Canadi...

May 07, 2024

Official languages commissioner sees complaints drop by more than half in past year

OTTAWA - The number of complaints from Canadians who say their official language rights weren't respected dropped by more than half last year. In his annual report released today, official languages c...

Josh Hall May 07, 2024

Israel's military operation in Rafah 'completely unacceptable,' Joly says

OTTAWA - Canada's foreign minister says Israel's invasion of the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip is "completely unacceptable," and she's holding out hope that ceasefire talks will prevail. Israeli off...

May 07, 2024

Montreal police, prosecutors launch project to better address strangulation cases

Montreal police and the Quebec prosecutor's office are launching a pilot project to help authorities better address domestic violence-related strangulations. Police say strangulation deserves particul...

May 07, 2024

The latest developments on the shooting near Drake's Toronto mansion

One man has been sent to hospital after a shooting near rapper Drake's mansion in Toronto. Police have taped off the area as they continue to investigate. Here are the latest developments (all times e...

May 07, 2024

Six Canadian children repatriated from detention in Syria, Global Affairs Canada says

OTTAWA - The Global Affairs Department says six Canadian children have been repatriated from detention in northeastern Syria. The department says the focus is now on protecting the children's privacy ...

May 07, 2024

Shooting near Drake's Toronto's home sends one to hospital, police look for suspect

There is a large police presence outside Drake's Toronto mansion, local news outlets are reporting, following an overnight shooting in the area. Police tape and cruisers have blocked off an area outsi...

May 07, 2024