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Canada provides $40 million in new assistance for Palestinians
OTTAWA — Canada is providing $40 million to help Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amid concern over what it calls a catastrophic humanitarian situation, worsened by an Israeli ground offensive in Rafah.
May 16, 2024 4:06 PM
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As Mexico, U.S. head to polls, Trudeau still aims to host trilateral summit in 2024
OTTAWA — Canada has yet to set a date for the North American Leaders' Summit, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's still aiming to host the gathering this year.
May 16, 2024 3:42 PM
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Arkansas Supreme Court upholds 2021 voting restrictions that state judge found unconstitutional
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday upheld four voting restrictions passed by Republican lawmakers in 2021 that were struck down by a state judge as unconstitutional.
May 16, 2024 3:39 PM
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Quebec media say new bill to protect politicians is excessive, harms free speech
MONTREAL — Quebec newsroom leaders are calling out a new bill to protect politicians from abuse, saying the legislation is excessive and potentially stifling to democratic debate.
May 16, 2024 3:34 PM
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Trudeau calls New Brunswick's Conservative government 'a disgrace' on women's rights
CARAQUET, N.B. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau assailed New Brunswick's premier and other conservative leaders on Thursday, calling out the provincial government's position on abortion, LGBTQ youth and climate change.
May 16, 2024 3:08 PM
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Poilievre would rather 'watch the country burn' than fight climate change: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre's pledges to axe carbon pricing come at a time of wildfires and other disasters and Poilievre would rather "watch the country burn" than continue the fight against climate change.
May 16, 2024 2:42 PM
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The Latest | Judge is sorting out the final stretch of Trump's hush money trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors' star witness in the hush money case against Donald Trump was back in the hot seat Thursday as defense lawyers tried to chip away at Michael Cohen’s crucial testimony implicating the former president.
May 16, 2024 2:39 PM
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Nova Scotia premier wants equal treatment for isthmus after feds buy Quebec bridge
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston called on Ottawa Thursday to apply consistent criteria in the funding of important transportation links, saying needs should be assessed the same in every region of the country.
May 16, 2024 2:11 PM
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Ontario warns Toronto Public Health to drop drug decriminalization application
TORONTO — Ontario has warned Toronto Public Health's top doctor to drop the city's drug decriminalization application or prepare for the province to "explore all options" available. But Dr.
May 16, 2024 1:57 PM
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Canada sanctions four Israeli 'extremist settlers' accused of attacking Palestinians
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is imposing sanctions on Israelis she accuses of "extremist settler violence" in the West Bank, three months after pledging to do so.
May 16, 2024 1:38 PM
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