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Trump's sweeping pardon of rioters highlights differences in U.S., Canadian systems

Trump's sweeping pardon of rioters highlights differences in U.S., Canadian systems

OTTAWA — In one of his first acts upon taking office Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned or moved to dismiss the cases of some 1,500 people charged in the Capitol riots of Jan. 6, 2021.
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Montreal’s unhoused try out for team Canada ahead of Homeless World Cup tournament

Montreal’s unhoused try out for team Canada ahead of Homeless World Cup tournament

MONTREAL — Fabrice Mugabe passes the ball beyond the opposition defender to Jean-Philippe Duré, who strikes it into the gloves of the goalkeeper, an intervention worker at the Montreal homeless shelter where both men are staying.
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Bill Wilson, father of former cabinet minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, dies

Bill Wilson, father of former cabinet minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, dies

Bill Wilson, a hereditary chief and the father of former cabinet minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, has died. Wilson-Raybould announced his death on social media, saying her father's life was "one of leadership and striving to make change.
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Gould stirs debate among Liberal MPs over whether they 'lost trust' of Canadians

Gould stirs debate among Liberal MPs over whether they 'lost trust' of Canadians

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership contender Karina Gould opened up a soul-searching debate in her party's caucus after declaring Canadians "lost trust" in the Liberals during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's later years in office.
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Amazon stays course on Quebec shutdown plan despite pressure from Ottawa

Amazon stays course on Quebec shutdown plan despite pressure from Ottawa

OTTAWA — Plans to close all seven of Amazon warehouses in Quebec are unchanged, the company said Friday even as the federal industry minister called for a review of Ottawa's "business relationship" with the online retail giant.
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Critics denounce Vancouver mayor's 'Trumpian' plan to 'integrate' Downtown Eastside

Critics denounce Vancouver mayor's 'Trumpian' plan to 'integrate' Downtown Eastside

VANCOUVER — Critics have denounced Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's plan for revitalizing the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood, with former councillor Jean Swanson calling his proposal to pause supportive housing construction "Trumpian.
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Former trade rep says Alberta undermined Canada as Trump warns of failed-state status

Former trade rep says Alberta undermined Canada as Trump warns of failed-state status

OTTAWA — Ottawa's former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Alberta is undermining Canada's attempts to prevent the U.S. from levying damaging tariffs — a measure U.S.
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Auschwitz survivor says he was alarmed by Elon Musk's gesture at Trump event

Auschwitz survivor says he was alarmed by Elon Musk's gesture at Trump event

OTTAWA — A 95-year-old Holocaust survivor said Friday it's scary to see things he never thought he would see again — such as a powerful man like Elon Musk using a "German salute.
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RCMP, Mounties union says Manitoba, Saskatchewan face severe staffing stresses

RCMP, Mounties union says Manitoba, Saskatchewan face severe staffing stresses

Saskatchewan’s top Mountie says a countrywide RCMP internal memo asking front-line officers to come and fill shifts in her province and in Manitoba is unusual but necessary.
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'You better pray we get elected': Doug Ford says he will call snap Ontario election

'You better pray we get elected': Doug Ford says he will call snap Ontario election

Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to call a snap election Wednesday, seeking an even larger majority than his current government holds and using the threat of 25 per cent tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump as a justification.
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