Canada

Facing labour shortages, Liberals loosen rules on foreign workers ahead of budget

OTTAWA - The federal government is easing rules on temporary foreign workers in some areas of the economy desperately in need of employees. The changes will allow employers to hire foreign workers for...

Apr 4, 2022

B.C. premier John Horgan tests positive for COVID-19, but says symptoms are 'mild'

VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home. Horgan announced on his verified Twitter account that he tested positive for COVID-19...

Apr 4, 2022

U.N. report on climate change 'sobering,' says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault

OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says a new report from the United Nations' climate agency shows the oil and gas sector "cannot do business as usual." The Intergovernmental Panel on Cli...

Apr 4, 2022

New COVID-19 vaccine policy for federal workers expected Wednesday.

OTTAWA - The federal government is planning to update its policy on mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for its workers on Wednesday. The Public Service Alliance of Canada has already filed a grievance agains...

Sheldon Spackman Apr 4, 2022

Peter Nygard's Montreal criminal case on sex assault charge put off until May 25

MONTREAL - Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard's sexual assault and forcible confinement case in Quebec will return to a Montreal courtroom at the end of May. Nygard's presence was not required today ...

Apr 4, 2022

Universities eye federal budget for research cash as competition for talent heats up

OTTAWA - Post-secondary schools and students say the Liberals should make a down payment in the post-pandemic economy by boosting research spending in the federal budget coming this week.Finance Minis...

Apr 4, 2022

Survey suggests Canadians becoming more divided over COVID-19, politics

REGINA - A new survey suggests more Canadians are becoming divided, with some saying issues have led them to reduce contact with friends or family. The national phone survey by the Canadian Hub for Ap...

Apr 4, 2022

Federal budget the first important moment for NDP-Liberal pact, says finance critic

OTTAWA - The NDP finance spokesman says his party is watching to see that spending pledges made in a deal with the Liberals are honoured by the government in this week's federal budget. Daniel Blaikie...

Apr 3, 2022

Animal tranquillizer detected in growing number of human overdose deaths in Ontario

A powerful drug used to sedate horses and cattle is creeping into Canada's illicit drug supply and has been detected in a growing number of human drug poisoning deaths in Ontario. The animal tranquill...

Apr 3, 2022

Jurisdictions looking to decriminalize small amounts of drugs to curb overdose deaths

OTTAWA - Some Canadian cities and provinces are trying to decriminalize possession of small amounts of drugs in their jurisdictions as thousands of people die of overdoses each year. Since January 201...

Apr 3, 2022