The Canadian Press

Ukrainians who’ve fled to Canada can now apply for government income support

OTTAWA — Ukrainians who have fled to Canada due to the Russian invasion of their home country will begin receiving financial support from the federal government...

Celebrations held across Canada to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Ottawa landmarks, including Parliament’s Peace Tower, the Senate and the Prime Minister’s Office, will be illuminated in purple Thursday evening to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee....

B.C. to join small group of jurisdictions with decriminalization of hard drugs

VANCOUVER — British Columbia will soon join a handful of jurisdictions around the world where drug users are not criminalized for possessing small amounts of some...

Google contacts each MP over fast-tracking of online news bill through Commons

OTTAWA — Google has taken the extraordinary step of writing to every MP and senator expressing fears that the online news bill is being rushed through...

Members of Parliament unanimously back bill to outlaw modern slavery

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament unanimously voted Wednesday to clamp down on modern slavery by backing a bill requiring Canadian companies to ensure they are not...

Jurors wrap up second day of deliberations in Hoggard sexual assault trial

TORONTO — Jurors have wrapped up a second day of deliberations in the sexual assault trial of Jacob Hoggard, the lead singer of the Canadian band...

Bouchard pitches sovereignty as statue of former Quebec premier Parizeau unveiled

QUEBEC — As a statue of former Parti Québécois premier Jacques Parizeau was unveiled Wednesday in Quebec City, his successor in the province’s top job declared...

Tim Hortons app collected vast amounts of sensitive data: privacy watchdogs

Feds may need to think beyond income taxes to get benefits to First Nations families

OTTAWA — As the first Canada Child Benefit cheques were mailed in 2016, cabinet ministers fanned out across the country to raise awareness about the Liberals’...

Residential school survivors tell bishops their expectations of the Pope’s visit

WINNIPEG — Residential school survivors say they hope the Pope’s visit to Canada next month will include a direct apology for the Roman Catholic Church’s role...