Former PQ cabinet minister poised to become next Bloc Quebecois leader

MONTREAL — It appears likely that Yves-Francois Blanchet, a former Parti Quebecois cabinet minister, will become the next leader of the Bloc Quebecois. He officially launched his campaign on Saturday...

Trudeau to make it harder for future PM to reverse Senate reforms

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau says his government hopes to make legal changes that will cement his transformation of the Senate into a more independent, non-partisan chamber, making it...

Canada will ‘shortly’ see Spavor, second detained Canadian in China: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Canadian diplomats will be granted access “shortly” to the second Canadian detained in China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday, as he predicted consequences for Canada’s economy from the U.S.-China trade war....

Some B.C. fish farms to close or move in bid to help wild salmon recover

VICTORIA — All 17 fish farms in British Columbia’s Broughton Archipelago will either be closed or moved in an effort to create a migration path for...

Quebec’s anti corruption unit blames media coverage for recruiting troubles

MONTREAL — Seven years after it was created, Quebec’s anti-corruption unit is having difficulty recruiting members and filling a number of positions. Frederick Gaudreau, the interim head of the agency...

Controversial appointment of Toronto cop, Ford ally as OPP commissioner delayed

TORONTO — The Ontario government is delaying the appointment of the man set to become the province’s top cop until an investigation into allegations of political interference in the hiring process is complete. Community Safety Minister...

Winnipeg restaurant chain releases another manager following harassment probe

WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg restaurant chain that’s faced recent allegations of harassment has dismissed another high-level employee. Stella’s Cafe and Bakery has announced that regional manager...

Tourism minister postpones trip to China amid tensions between two countries

OTTAWA — Tourism Minister Melanie Joly won’t go to China to mark the end of a special year of tourism exchanges, she announced Friday, as relations...

Ontario plans to recall legislature to prevent power workers’ strike: source

TORONTO — The Ontario government is planning an emergency session next week to pass legislation that would prevent power workers from going on strike. A source...

Crown urges judge to keep case focused on vice admiral’s actions, not his motive