Canada

Smith noncommittal on overriding Charter as court challenge looms over trans bills

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn't believe she'll need to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause to shield her government's transgender bills from legal challenges. The bi...

Dec 04, 2024

Vancouver police say they shot suspect who stabbed a 'number' of people

VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver say they have shot a suspect who stabbed "a number of people." They say the violent incident happened in the downtown core, near the city's main library. A video seen b...

Dec 04, 2024

Bill to force new Quebec doctors to stay in province raises legal questions: expert

MONTREAL - A constitutional expert says proposed Quebec legislation to force new doctors to practise in the province's public system for five years after they graduate could potentially violate Charte...

Dec 04, 2024

Trudeau says Poilievre "not able" to unite to defend Canada against Trump threats

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of being unhelpful in his criticisms when it comes to dealing with the incoming Donald Trump administration. Tru...

Dec 04, 2024

Taiwan firm halts plan for $1B battery plant in B.C. that had federal support

A $1-billion lithium-ion battery cell production plant that was planned for Maple Ridge, B.C., has been shelved. The parent company, Taiwan Cement Corp., announced construction of the Canadian plant w...

Dec 04, 2024

Environment Canada says most of Canada in for a warmer than normal winter

OTTAWA - Environment Canada says most of the country will see normal or above-normal temperatures this winter, but the later part of the season could be very different from the start. The federal agen...

Dec 04, 2024

'They're sitting ducks:' More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - New data show women with disabilities are more likely to be forced into homelessness because of violence or abuse. The Canadian Human Rights Commission and the federal housing advoc...

Dec 04, 2024

Vancouver Art Gallery scuttles $600M design of new building, parts way with architect

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Art Gallery says it is not going ahead with a planned design for its new home after construction costs soared by $200 million. Vancouver Art Gallery CEO Anthony Kiendl also s...

Dec 04, 2024

Head of Canada's diplomatic service holds interference briefing for foreign diplomats

OTTAWA - The head of Canada's diplomatic service says he recently briefed diplomats working in Canada about where their work might cross the line from influence into foreign interference. Deputy Forei...

Dec 04, 2024

New York police searching for 22-year-old Quebec hiker missing in Adirondacks

MONTREAL - Authorities in northeastern New York state are searching by ground and air for a 22-year-old Quebec man who failed to return from a hike in the Adirondack Mountains over the weekend. New Yo...

Dec 04, 2024