Canada

Ex-MP says no 'backroom' dealings involved in subcontract for 10,000 ventilators

OTTAWA - A former Liberal MP whose medical company was subcontracted as part of a $237-million ventilator deal with the federal government says no "backroom" business factored into the agreement. Fran...

Dec 04, 2020

Black federal public servants file lawsuit alleging systemic discrimination

OTTAWA - A group of current and former Black federal workers has filed a class-action lawsuit against the federal government, alleging systemic discrimination in how it hired and promoted thousands of...

Dec 04, 2020

Age, income among top factors affecting health during pandemic in B.C., survey shows

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's deputy provincial health officer says a survey on people's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic shows the most important areas that must be addressed relate to healt...

Dec 04, 2020

Trudeau affirms farmers' right to demonstrate after India criticizes his remarks

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejected the diplomatic scolding Canada's envoy to India received on Friday for his recent comments in support of protesting Indian farmers. Trudeau was asked Fr...

Dec 04, 2020

Moderna COVID vaccine best for Nunavut because of storage, shipping: top doctor

IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut is looking to get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine once it is available in Canada. The territory's chief public health officer, Dr. Michael Patterson, says Moderna's vaccine is ...

Dec 04, 2020

Three charged, including spouse, with supplying ammunition to N.S. mass shooter

HALIFAX - Three people have been charged with supplying ammunition to the gunman who killed 22 people in the April 18-19 mass shooting in Nova Scotia.RCMP say 64-year-old James Blair Banfield, 52-year...

Dec 04, 2020

Moderna vaccine still provides immunity after three months, new data shows

OTTAWA - U.S. biotech firm Moderna says its vaccine is showing signs of producing lasting immunity to COVID-19 and that it will have as many as 125 million doses available by the end of March. Moderna...

Dec 04, 2020

Trudeau stresses digital tech's potential — and dangers — at global AI summit

MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicked off the inaugural meeting of a global council on artificial intelligence by warning of the danger of unbridled digital technology, despite its potential...

Dec 04, 2020

U.S. DOJ: 'No comment' on reports department seeking plea deal with Meng Wanzhou

The U.S. Department of Justice is refusing to comment on media reports that its lawyers are seeking a plea deal of sorts with Chinese tech executive Meng Wanzhou. The Wall Street Journal says Justice ...

Dec 04, 2020

Ontario COVID-19 task force and Biden's mask plan: In The News for Dec. 4

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kick-start your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 4 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Dec 04, 2020