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New York congressman says Biden, Trudeau to talk plan for Canada-U.S. border at G7

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden will discuss plans to reopen the Canada-U.S.

Jun 10, 2021 1:14 PM Read more >

Commons committee blasts Liberals over WE deal, calls for tougher lobbying measures

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee issued a scathing report Thursday on the Trudeau government's now-cancelled deal with WE Charity that includes calls for stronger measures to protect against inappropriate lobbying and conflicts of interest.

Jun 10, 2021 11:50 AM Read more >

Supreme Court won't hear bid to challenge thalidomide settlement

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a bid to challenge approval of a settlement agreement for Canadians born with birth defects because of the drug thalidomide.

Jun 10, 2021 10:23 AM Read more >

Canada's opinions of U.S. markedly higher with Biden in White House, poll suggests

WASHINGTON — Canadians have a far more positive view of the United States and its place in the world now that Joe Biden is president, a new poll suggests — the polar opposite of how they felt at the end of Donald Trump's tenure in the White House.

Jun 10, 2021 10:13 AM Read more >

Budget officer says Liberals' student aid revamp may cost more than estimated

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget office is estimating that the Liberals' revamped student-aid package could end up costing half-a-billion dollars more than government expects.

Jun 10, 2021 9:40 AM Read more >

Canada, Alberta sign deal for $1.3B hydrogen plant in Edmonton

EDMONTON — The federal and Alberta governments have signed an agreement with a company that could lead to a $1.3 billion hydrogen plant being built in Edmonton.

Jun 10, 2021 8:55 AM Read more >

Loosening COVID restrictions, Trudeau leaves for G7 summit: In The News for June 10

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 10 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Jun 10, 2021 2:15 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, June 10, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 10, 2021. There are 1,396,798 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,396,798 confirmed cases (20,377 active, 1,350,578 resolved, 25,843 deaths).

Jun 10, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, June 10, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 10, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 401,276 new vaccinations administered for a total of 27,244,309 doses given.

Jun 10, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, June 9, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 401,276 new vaccinations administered for a total of 27,244,309 doses given.

Jun 9, 2021 8:29 PM Read more >