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Concerns about trade, defence as MPs, diplomats eye U.S. vote results

Concerns about trade, defence as MPs, diplomats eye U.S. vote results

OTTAWA — MPs, diplomats and political staff gathered around the parliamentary precinct to anxiously take in preliminary results of a U.S. presidential election that they all agreed would have an enormous impact on Canada and the world.
B.C. business groups urge end to port lockout as labour dispute halts shipping

B.C. business groups urge end to port lockout as labour dispute halts shipping

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's businesses leaders are urging port employers and more than 700 unionized workers to resolve their dispute immediately as a lockdown paralyzes shipping along Canada's west coast.
'It feels very bad': Brampton reels after two nights of tense protest outside temple

'It feels very bad': Brampton reels after two nights of tense protest outside temple

Community members were left reeling Tuesday after tense protests at a Hindu temple in the Greater Toronto Area led to police intervention two nights in a row, the clashes adding fuel to already fiery Canada-India diplomatic relations.
Memorial in Winnipeg on Sunday for judge, senator, TRC chair Murray Sinclair

Memorial in Winnipeg on Sunday for judge, senator, TRC chair Murray Sinclair

WINNIPEG — A public memorial honouring former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into residential schools, Murray Sinclair, is set to take place in Winnipeg on Sunday.
Liberals propose seven-year extension for information commissioner Caroline Maynard

Liberals propose seven-year extension for information commissioner Caroline Maynard

OTTAWA — Information commissioner Caroline Maynard says she will relentlessly stress the importance of transparency by default if she's allowed to continue in her job.
House of Commons committee looks to recall Tom Clark about New York City condo

House of Commons committee looks to recall Tom Clark about New York City condo

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament studying the federal government's decision to buy a $9-million luxury condo in Manhattan are preparing to recall Canada's consul general in New York to answer more questions about his involvement in the purchase.
Fatal northern Quebec police shooting followed drunk driving call, watchdog says

Fatal northern Quebec police shooting followed drunk driving call, watchdog says

MONTREAL — A police shooting that left one man dead and another seriously injured in a northern Quebec village early Monday allegedly occurred after officers answered a call about someone trying to drive while intoxicated.
Eby wants all-party probe into B.C. vote count errors as election boss blames weather

Eby wants all-party probe into B.C. vote count errors as election boss blames weather

Premier David Eby is proposing an all-party committee investigate mistakes made during the British Columbia election vote tally, including an uncounted ballot box and unreported votes in three-quarters of the province's 93 ridings.
Quebec schools want exemption from foreign student cap, but minister unmoved

Quebec schools want exemption from foreign student cap, but minister unmoved

MONTREAL — Public post-secondary institutions in Quebec say they should be exempt from the government's plan to cut international students, claiming it could hurt their ability to attract top talent, but the immigration minister shows no sign of back
Proposed $32.5B tobacco deal not 'doomed to fail,' judge says in ruling

Proposed $32.5B tobacco deal not 'doomed to fail,' judge says in ruling

TORONTO — An Ontario judge says any outstanding issues regarding a proposed $32.5 billion settlement between three major tobacco companies and their creditors should be solvable in the coming months.
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