Deals on paid time off for domestic violence ‘beginning of a wave,’ says expert

OTTAWA — Several new deals reached between the federal government and one of its biggest civil-service unions that allow paid time off for victims of domestic...

Premier Doug Ford touts accomplishments, slams predecessors at Ford Fest

THANK YOU FORD NATION! What an incredible night! Over 10,000 people came out to make this the biggest and best #FordFest ever! pic.twitter.com/nHRMTI3Ewc — Doug Ford...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s chief of staff resigns

U.S. Justice Department alleges fraud, money laundering against 4 from B.C. firm

VANCOUVER — Four executives of a Vancouver-based payment processing firm have been charged in what the U.S. Justice Department alleges was part a massive fraud scheme...

“Other people’s skin:” Inuit sue government over medical experiments

Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario criticize passage of federal environment bills

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will fight the passage of two federal environment bills on multiple fronts — starting in court. Kenney says...

Canada will shell out almost $70 billion for its new warships, PBO report says

OTTAWA — Canada’s 15 new warships will cost almost $70 billion over the next quarter-century, according to Parliament’s budget watchdog, and the cost could change further...

Canada and U.S. agree to expand preclearance options for travellers, goods

OTTAWA — A new agreement between Canada and the United States will soon allow travellers and cargo to pre-clear customs before they leave, allowing an easier...

Renata Ford, widow of Rob Ford, runs to be MP for Bernier’s ‘People’s party’

Toronto voters will have a chance this fall to vote for another Ford. Renata Ford — the widow of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, sister-in-law to...

As Parliament rises, which bills made it through — and which ones didn’t

OTTAWA — The House of Commons and Senate have risen for the summer, following several weeks of frenzied legislating as MPs hurried key pieces of legislation...