Canada

Senate could vote on controversial major projects bill today

OTTAWA - The Senate could vote today on Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial major projects bill - legislation that would give the federal government the power to fast-track projects it hopes wi...

Jun 26, 2025

Federal Court approves Indian Hospitals class-action settlement

OTTAWA - The Federal Court has approved a class-action settlement for people who suffered abuse at federally run 'Indian hospitals' following out-of-court negotiations with Ottawa and Indigenous survi...

Jun 26, 2025

Ottawa eyeing Ukrainian partnership, EU loans for defence equipment, minister says

OTTAWA - Defence Minister David McGuinty says the federal government is weighing whether to follow in the footsteps of several European nations by forging a new defence co-production deal with Ukraine...

Jun 26, 2025

Frank Stronach to stand trial in Toronto early next year before judge alone

TORONTO - Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach is now set to stand trial in his Toronto sexual assault case early next year before a judge alone. Stronach's defence lawyer says he switched from a ju...

Jun 26, 2025

In the news today: Foreign aid transparency, Quebec chopper crash victims found

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Aid chief wants more visibility abroad and at home The MP overseeing foreign aid says Canada must take a more ...

Jun 26, 2025

Ottawa's foreign aid chief eyes red tape, visibility as Canada resists cutbacks

OTTAWA - The MP overseeing foreign aid says Canada must take a more efficient, more visible approach to development and humanitarian assistance to make the case for maintaining aid spending as the Uni...

Jun 26, 2025

Bodies of three people missing after Airmedic helicopter crash in Quebec recovered

MONTRAL - The search for three people who were unaccounted for after a medical transport helicopter crashed on Quebec's North Shore came to an end late Wednesday night after police divers located thei...

Jun 25, 2025

Canada brings seven citizens out of Israel, West Bank as most find their own way out

OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada says it brought just seven Canadians out of Israel and the West Bank to Jordan on buses offered Wednesday. Ottawa started offering evacuations from both regions later th...

Jun 25, 2025

Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering

OTTAWA - Senate debate on the federal government's major projects bill was briefly suspended after a senator collapsed on the floor of the chamber. Sen. Patrick Brazeau rose to speak before collapsing...

Jun 25, 2025

Just for Laughs's Gilbert Rozon says rumours of sexual misconduct cost company $30M

MONTRAL - Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says rumours of sexual misconduct allegations against him cost the company $30 million in a matter of hours. Rozon says governments froze subsidies and ...

Jun 25, 2025