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Norad leaders past, present call for new approach to North American defence

Norad leaders past, present call for new approach to North American defence

WASHINGTON — North America's continental early warning system is ill-equipped for the global perils of the 21st century, Norad's deputy director of operations warned Friday as he showcased a new, data-driven system of machine learning that can wring
Federal language czar to probe choice of WE Charity for student program

Federal language czar to probe choice of WE Charity for student program

OTTAWA — A federal watchdog is investigating whether WE Charity, chosen by the Liberal government to run an ill-fated student grant program, was able to provide its services in both official languages as the law requires.
New Brunswick party leaders begin their final push ahead of Monday's election

New Brunswick party leaders begin their final push ahead of Monday's election

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's political leaders fanned out across the province Friday in the final push for support ahead of Monday's provincial election.
Canada vaccine deals criticized as minister affirms support for equal access

Canada vaccine deals criticized as minister affirms support for equal access

OTTAWA — More than 100 Canadian health and policy experts say the federal government has succumbed to "vaccine nationalism" because it has pre-purchased tens of millions of vaccine doses from private companies.
Ottawa, airlines agree on passenger info rules to aid contact-tracing efforts

Ottawa, airlines agree on passenger info rules to aid contact-tracing efforts

OTTAWA — Transport Minister Marc Garneau says Canada's largest airlines agreed to a new set of rules to help contact-tracing efforts should a passenger test positive for COVID-19.
Council of Federation to go virtual as face-to-face meeting in Quebec nixed

Council of Federation to go virtual as face-to-face meeting in Quebec nixed

QUEBEC — A premiers meeting that had been rescheduled for this month in Quebec City has been cancelled. Premier Francois Legault told a news conference today in Quebec City he hopes the event that was planned for Sept.
Toronto to open centre for those with COVID-19 who can't self-isolate at home

Toronto to open centre for those with COVID-19 who can't self-isolate at home

Toronto will soon open a centre for those with COVID-19 who cannot self-isolate at home, a service the federal government said is open to other cities across the country.
'It's therapeutic:' Karaoke lovers defend their art as Quebec declares ban

'It's therapeutic:' Karaoke lovers defend their art as Quebec declares ban

MONTREAL — Mike Charlebois describes karaoke as a way of life, a form of expression and a little bit of escapist fun — something he says is more important than ever as the world grapples with a health crisis.
Raptors Game 7 and deadly U.S. wildfires: In The News for Sept. 11

Raptors Game 7 and deadly U.S. wildfires: In The News for Sept. 11

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 Sept. 11 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
PM agrees to virtual meeting devoted to federal health transfers to provinces

PM agrees to virtual meeting devoted to federal health transfers to provinces

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has agreed to hold a virtual first ministers meeting on federal health care transfers to the provinces and territories.
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