Canada

Genealogy test led to Ibrahim Ali's murder arrest, but methods face ethical debate

VANCOUVER - Forensic genealogy is still in the research and development phase, and while its value is clear for solving crime, the ethics debate has a long way to go, says an expert in the field. "Gen...

Jan 18, 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to Nunavut for signing on transfer of powers

IQALUIT, Nunavut - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Nunavut today to participate in a signing ceremony about transferring responsibilities for public lands and resources to the territory from ...

Jan 18, 2024

Families of stabbing rampage victims say inquest details are 'horrifying'

MELFORT, Sask. - Family members of people killed during a stabbing rampage on a Saskatchewan First Nation say it has been difficult to hear the details of their deaths during a coroner's inquest. Stew...

Jan 18, 2024

Canadian brings global fight for laws against clergy abuse to Holy See university

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A Canadian advocate is delivering a lecture today on a proposed zero-tolerance law for clergy abuse at a 473-year-old Jesuit university in Rome that has taught some of the highest f...

Jan 18, 2024

Liberal minister touts trade, criticizes Tories' record on Ukraine in Prairie tour

OTTAWA - Trade Minister Mary Ng is touring the Prairie provinces to speak with Ukrainian community and business leaders this week as Liberals accuse Conservatives of turning their backs on the war-tor...

Jan 17, 2024

B.C.'s $36-billion hydro plan opens clean power economic opportunities, says premier

VICTORIA - Premier David Eby says a planned 10-year, $36 billion expansion of British Columbia's electrical system will open economic opportunities and ensure ample power to supply the province's grow...

Jan 17, 2024

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says further research on landfill search complete

WINNIPEG - The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says a second feasibility study assessing the scope of a landfill search for the remains of two First Nations women has been completed and is set to be forwa...

Jan 17, 2024

Trade minister cites housing shortage as cause for ceasefire in U.S. softwood spat

WASHINGTON - Canada's international trade minister says the great North American softwood lumber standoff is putting a drag on the continent's already tight housing supply. Mary Ng says Ottawa will co...

Jan 17, 2024

Trudeau appoints former cabinet minister Bennett as Canada's ambassador in Denmark

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed that former Liberal cabinet minister Carolyn Bennett is to become Canada's new ambassador in Denmark. Bennett submitted her resignation as the memb...

Jan 17, 2024

Nunavut premier asks Ottawa for $250 million to tackle territory's housing crisis

IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut's premier is asking Ottawa to provide $250 million to help the territory build more homes, which he says is key to addressing health-care issues caused by overcrowding. P. J...

Jan 17, 2024