The Canadian Press

Ottawa, N.W.T. in talks with U.S. charity about funding for Indigenous park guardians

Ottawa, the Northwest Territories and Indigenous governments are in discussions with a group of large American charities about permanent funding for a program that puts First...

Hoggard did not have position of power over complainants in sex assault trial: judge

TORONTO — Jurors in the sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard were told Tuesday that his celebrity status did not put him in a...

Canada announces decriminalization plan for drug users in B.C. to fight overdoses

VANCOUVER — Drug users in British Columbia won’t be arrested or charged for possessing up to 2.5 grams of illicit drugs starting next year as the...

Charest pledges review of assault-style firearm ban after saying no laws would change

OTTAWA — Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest promised Tuesday to subject a national ban on so-called assault-style firearms to a classification review by a panel of...

Vocal critic of Liberals’ online streaming bill partly funded by YouTube and TikTok

OTTAWA — An outspoken critic of the Liberal government’s online streaming bill received funding from two of the biggest digital platforms in the world. Scott Benzie,...

Measures in new bill to keep guns from abusers, stalkers welcomed by advocates

OTTAWA — Planned new measures to keep guns out of the hands of abusers and stalkers are being welcomed by advocates who have long called for...

Quebec begins subsidizing in-province flights on Wednesday to boost regional tourism

Critics fear environmental impact of new Alberta anti-red-tape legislation

EDMONTON — New Alberta legislation aimed at reducing red tape could do just the opposite while threatening parks and protected areas, say legal and environmental critics....

Another scandal for Quebec anti-corruption unit after ex-boss accused of media leaks

MONTREAL — Quebec’s anti-corruption unit has taken another hit to its credibility after details of a court ruling released publicly this week said the former head...

Canada adds Vladimir Putin’s alleged girlfriend, Alina Kabaeva, to the sanctions list

OTTAWA — A woman believed to be the girlfriend of Russian President Vladimir Putin was among 22 individuals added to the list of Russians sanctioned by...