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Conservative leadership debate forced to pivot after Lewis, MacKay back out

Conservative leadership debate forced to pivot after Lewis, MacKay back out

OTTAWA — A new media organization's plan to host all four Conservative leadership candidates for a debate Wednesday was thrown into disarray when two of the contenders dropped out.
Ethics commissioner expands probe of Morneau on eve of PM's WE testimony

Ethics commissioner expands probe of Morneau on eve of PM's WE testimony

OTTAWA — Federal ethics commissioner Mario Dion is widening his investigation of Finance Minister Bill Morneau's dealings with WE Charity.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for July 29

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for July 29

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:19 p.m. on July 29, 2020: There are 115,470 confirmed cases in Canada.
Government says full-time school for students in B.C. this September

Government says full-time school for students in B.C. this September

VICTORIA — Parents, students and teachers anxious about the coming school year received an outline Wednesday about British Columbia's plans for a safe return to full-time classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yukon moving to next pandemic phase, allows people to expand household bubbles

Yukon moving to next pandemic phase, allows people to expand household bubbles

WHITEHORSE — Yukon is set to move into its next phase of managing the COVID-19 pandemic, easing restrictions on so-called family bubbles, social gatherings and sports. The government announced Wednesday that starting Aug.
Manitoba First Nation takes first steps to get jurisdiction over children in care

Manitoba First Nation takes first steps to get jurisdiction over children in care

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba First Nation has begun the process of creating its own child welfare system under controversial federal legislation that allows Indigenous groups to enact their own laws.
A timeline of the controversy around WE, the Liberals and a student program

A timeline of the controversy around WE, the Liberals and a student program

OTTAWA — A timeline of events regarding the Canada Student Service Grant program, based on public documents, events and statements from cabinet ministers, government officials, and WE Charity: March 6, 2020: WE Charity staff prepare a concept paper o
Tory leadership race causes awkward schism in key veterans constituency

Tory leadership race causes awkward schism in key veterans constituency

OTTAWA — The Conservative leadership race is creating tension among members of a key constituency for the party — veterans.
Canada urged to avoid 'vaccine nationalism' in race for COVID-19 cure

Canada urged to avoid 'vaccine nationalism' in race for COVID-19 cure

OTTAWA — A top American health expert is praising Canada for not succumbing to "vaccine nationalism" because of its efforts to push for fair global distribution of a cure for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quebec shipyard late on delivering icebreakers after pushing feds on purchase

Quebec shipyard late on delivering icebreakers after pushing feds on purchase

OTTAWA — A Quebec shipyard that pushed the federal government to buy second-hand icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard two years ago is now late in delivering the much-needed vessels as it works to increase their icebreaking capabilities.
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