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As NDP gathers to talk strategy, MPs vow to keep Liberals at their word on pharmacare

As NDP gathers to talk strategy, MPs vow to keep Liberals at their word on pharmacare

OTTAWA — At a three-day retreat in Ottawa this week, New Democrat members of Parliament are expected to focus discussions on getting more wins out of their confidence-and-supply agreement with the federal Liberals.
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Saskatchewan premier disappointed by unannounced Trudeau visit to rare earths plant

Saskatchewan premier disappointed by unannounced Trudeau visit to rare earths plant

SASKATOON — Justin Trudeau pressed Saskatchewan's government on its record for clean energy projects after Premier Scott Moe expressed disappointment he was not made aware of the prime minister's visit to a rare earth elements processing plant.
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Smith says no COVID-19 pardons because Canadian system doesn't work like the U.S.

Smith says no COVID-19 pardons because Canadian system doesn't work like the U.S.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is no longer pursuing amnesty for COVID-19 health-rule violators because Canada doesn’t work that way.
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DNA and a decade of work identify Canadian soldier, 106 years after death in France

DNA and a decade of work identify Canadian soldier, 106 years after death in France

OTTAWA — After a decade of work tracing DNA back multiple generations, the remains of a Vancouver soldier have been identified more than 100 years after he died in France. The remains of Cpl.
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Trudeau should have visited First Nation during Saskatchewan stop: Indigenous leaders

Trudeau should have visited First Nation during Saskatchewan stop: Indigenous leaders

SASKATOON — The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says it is dismayed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not visit the First Nation where a child’s bone was found at a former residential school site.
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Officer who survived deadly avalanche making 'incremental progress': City of Nelson

Officer who survived deadly avalanche making 'incremental progress': City of Nelson

NELSON, B.C. — The City of Nelson, B.C., says a police officer who suffered critical injuries in an avalanche that killed a colleague last week is making "incremental progress" but faces a long road to recovery. It says in a news release that Const.
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Canadian MPs say Ottawa must help women who were Afghan lawmakers escape Taliban

Canadian MPs say Ottawa must help women who were Afghan lawmakers escape Taliban

OTTAWA — After the murder of a former Afghan member of Parliament on the weekend, an all-party group of MPs is calling on the Canadian government to help bring others to safety.
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Trudeau says Ottawa looking at bail reform after letter from premiers demands action

Trudeau says Ottawa looking at bail reform after letter from premiers demands action

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is looking "carefully" and "quickly" at a letter Canada's premiers sent him last week that called for reforms to the country's bail system.
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Remains of three victims found at site of Quebec propane explosion, police say

Remains of three victims found at site of Quebec propane explosion, police say

MONTREAL — The remains of three people have been found at the site of last week's explosion and fire at a propane distribution company north of Montreal.
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Liberals mum on bill to codify standards in long-term care, despite new guidelines

Liberals mum on bill to codify standards in long-term care, despite new guidelines

OTTAWA — A team of experts released a highly anticipated, detailed handbook on how to boost quality of life and prevent the spread of infection in long-term care homes last month that could inform anticipated federal legislation.
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