Canada

Liberals to amend Criminal Code terrorism provisions that block aid to Afghanistan

OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is expected to introduce legislation today to alter terrorism provisions of the Criminal Code that have blocked Canadian humanitarians from working in Afghanistan. A pa...

Mar 9, 2023

B.C. coal mines' economic impact overstated, thwarting environmental analysis: study

A new study based on three British Columbia coal mines says the economic benefits from the projects, used to justify their approval during the environmental review process, were "significantly overest...

Mar 9, 2023

Ontario cities, police forces ban TikTok on devices while others consider the move

TORONTO - Cities and police services across Ontario say they are following the federal government's lead in banning TikTok from work and government-owned devices, while others consider such bans, as p...

Mar 9, 2023

Ex-Haiti PM contests Canada's sanctions, but experts say there is little recourse

OTTAWA - A former Haitian prime minister is accusing Canada of using unverified Google searches to "target" him and other political elites in a case that illustrates the lack of transparency in Canada...

Mar 9, 2023

Why opposition MPs want to question Trudeau's chief of staff on election interference

OTTAWA - Opposition Conservatives say if Canadians want answers about China's meddling in the past two federal elections, they need to hear from Katie Telford, who has served as Prime Minister Justin ...

Mar 8, 2023

First Nations chiefs criticize Alberta premier's oilsands tailings spill comments

First Nations leaders say Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is minimizing the effect of two releases of oilsands tailings water near lands they harvest from. Chief Billy-Joe Tuccaro of the Mikisew Cree F...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 8, 2023

As Supreme Court justice faces complaint, bill would change handling of allegations

OTTAWA - A new law working its way through Parliament could soon change the process for handling allegations against judges - even as a Supreme Court justice remains on leave while a complaint against...

Mar 8, 2023

Ransomware attack hits engineering company working on military bases, power plants

OTTAWA - A Canadian engineering giant whose work includes critical military, power and transportation infrastructure across the country has been hit with a ransomware attack. The Department of Nationa...

Mar 8, 2023

Giving the middle finger is a 'God-given right,' says Quebec judge

MONTREAL - A Quebec court judge says Canadians have a "God-given," constitutionally protected right to flip off obnoxious neighbours. Judge Dennis Galiatsatos made comments in a February ruling acquit...

Mar 8, 2023

Online Streaming Act back in House, minister intends to reject some Senate amendments

OTTAWA - The Liberal government's controversial Online Streaming Act is back in the House of Commons, where MPs are set to debate the Senate's amendments. Also known as Bill C-11, it would require big...

Mar 8, 2023