Officer who killed Quebec teen who was holding weapon said police were patient

SHERBROOKE, Que. — The provincial police officer who shot and killed a Quebec teenager who was holding an air pistol testified on Wednesday that he had...

MPs pass bill removing mandatory minimum sentences from some criminal offences

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament voted to adopt the Liberal government’s proposed legislation on mandatory minimum penalties Wednesday, bringing it another step closer to becoming law....

MPs rush over 150 amendments to streaming bill; Senate says it won’t be pressured

OTTAWA — MPs have been forced to rush through over 150 amendments to the online streaming bill to meet a deadline imposed by the government, prompting...

Trudeau to travel to Rwanda, Germany and Madrid for world leader summits next week

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will embark on a round-the-world tour next week to meet with global leaders for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting,...

Prisons are failing to comply with solitary confinement reforms: senators

Senior military officer who retired, went to Ukraine, now charged with sexual assault

OTTAWA — Military police have charged retired lieutenant-general Trevor Cadieu with two counts of sexual assault, three months after the longtime army officer hung up his...

Ottawa police reach out to Sikh community, but not men arrested due to false tip

Ottawa police will meet with leaders of the city’s Sikh community later this week to get feedback on officers’ handling of a false bomb tip against...

Toronto police say SUV not connected to investigation into little girl’s remains

Toronto police say an SUV that stopped outside a home where a little girl’s remains were found in May has “no connection” with the case. Police...

Bid bon voyage to ArriveCan travel requirement, mayors of border cities urge Ottawa

WASHINGTON — It’s time to bid farewell to the ArriveCan app, say border-city mayors, tourism industry leaders and others who complain Canada’s stringent COVID-19 rules for...

With more kids working and getting hurt on the job, Quebec to review labour laws

MONTREAL — Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet says the government will review the laws governing working conditions for children because of a reported increase in child...