Detained ex Canadian diplomat Kovrig gets second consular visit in China

OTTAWA — Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig received a consular visit Thursday for the second time since his arrest in China last month for allegedly endangering...

Trudeau faces questions about immigration, trade, Saudi arms deal in Regina

Cabinet shuffle coming on Monday after Brison quits, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet Monday to fill the gap left by veteran MP Scott Brison’s resignation. But it remains to be seen whether the...

NEB wants marine protection program from Trans Mountain pipeline builder

VANCOUVER — The National Energy Board would require the creation of a marine mammal protection program for the Trans Mountain pipeline in a series of draft...

With provincial election looming, Newfoundland premier asks voters to trust him

JOHN’S, N.L. — With a provincial election set for October, Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier is asking voters to stick with his Liberal government. Premier Dwight Ball,...

Singh gets his chance for a seat as Trudeau calls three Feb. 25 byelections

OTTAWA — The relevance of the NDP in an election year will be put to the test next month in federal byelections called Wednesday by Prime...

Wet’suwet’en strike tentative deal with RCMP allowing access to protect camp

HOUSTON, B.C. — Hereditary leaders of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation have reached a tentative deal with RCMP, quelling some fears of escalation after police made several...

Trudeau touts controversial pipeline project in speech to supporters in B.C

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Indigenous people voiced their anger and frustration with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday at a town hall in Kamloops, B.C., loudly interrupting...

Canadian surrogate dad finally home in Toronto with twins

Joseph Tito from Toronto said it felt “surreal” to be back home in Canada with his twins after having difficulty with the 2015 amended Citizenship Act...

Donation bin related deaths prompt manufacturer to stop production

TORONTO — The manufacturer of clothing donation bins used by charities across Canada said Tuesday it has stopped producing the metal containers, which were involved in...