Canada

Dominic LeBlanc meets N.L. Premier Andrew Furey, hints at support for oil sector

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc hinted Thursday that details about federal support for Newfoundland and Labrador's troubled oil and gas sector...

Aug 20, 2020

A guide to the new EI and the government's three new benefits for workers

TORONTO - The federal government is switching up its relief programs for unemployed Canadians after doling out $69.37 billion to 8.61 million people across the country whose jobs were impacted by...

Aug 20, 2020

N.B. man accused in 2018 Fredericton mass shooting fit to stand trial: jury

FREDERICTON - The Fredericton man charged in the fatal shootings of four people in the New Brunswick capital two years ago has been found fit to stand trial. Matthew Raymond is acc...

Aug 20, 2020

Crown gives notice of appeal in sexual assault case of former nightclub employee

EDMONTON - The Alberta Crown has filed a notice of appeal over the sentence given to a former Edmonton nightclub employee convicted of sexually assaulting five women. Matthew McKnight, 33, was se...

Aug 20, 2020

Freeland expected to keep playing big role on U.S. file despite move to finance

OTTAWA - Chrystia Freeland is expected to continue playing a key role in the management of Canada's relationship with the United States following her appointment this week as federal finance minister....

Aug 20, 2020

Supreme Court of Canada to dig into snow-removal controversy

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will review a dispute about a quintessentially Canadian issue - the question of municipal responsibility for proper snow removal to ensure the ...

Aug 20, 2020

CRA resumes online services with new security features after cyberattacks

OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency has resumed all online services after fraudsters used thousands of pilfered usernames and passwords to obtain government services. The agency disabled the servi...

Aug 20, 2020

Liberals to replace CERB with new benefit, simplified EI program at cost of $37B

OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are rolling out a $37-billion income-support plan for workers whose earnings have crashed during the pandemic. The details released today outline what will happen to some...

Aug 20, 2020

Advocates hope Ottawa expands, renews electric car rebate program

OTTAWA - Electric car advocates are pushing Ottawa to put more money into its zero-emission vehicle rebate program and expand it to include used cars in the next federal budget. Transport Canada ...

Aug 20, 2020

Family of Quebec man serving time in Florida seeking answers following his death

MONTREAL - The family of a Quebec man who died this week in a Florida prison says they want answers about his cell conditions and the circumstances surrounding his final months. Sacha Bond&n...

Aug 20, 2020