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Federal lawyers move to shield alleged secrets in civil court case of ex-Saudi spy

Federal lawyers move to shield alleged secrets in civil court case of ex-Saudi spy

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is seeking a court injunction to prevent a former Saudi intelligence official from disclosing allegedly sensitive security information in a civil proceeding against him.
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Ex-TRC director Kimberly Murray named special interlocutor for residential schools

Ex-TRC director Kimberly Murray named special interlocutor for residential schools

OTTAWA — Canada's newly appointed interlocutor for unmarked burial sites at residential schools expects that prosecuting crimes against Indigenous children will be the "No. 1 conversation" with survivors and First Nations.
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Federal ministers say they're working on measures to end delays at airports

Federal ministers say they're working on measures to end delays at airports

OTTAWA — Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says the federal government is working on new measures to help ease delays at major airports, adding that a "similar phenomenon" is happening worldwide.
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Alberta First Nations want consultation, benefits from oilsands carbon storage plans

Alberta First Nations want consultation, benefits from oilsands carbon storage plans

EDMONTON — Several Alberta First Nations have told the province's government and energy industry that they must be consulted and share in the benefits of carbon capture projects near their lands that are crucial to making the oilsands more climate fr
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One winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

One winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — A Lotto Max ticket holder in Quebec is waking up $70 million richer. A single winning ticket will claim Tuesday's jackpot, a draw that also had 47 available $1 million Maxmillion prizes.
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Carbon offset markets, more Russian sanctions : In The News for June 8

Carbon offset markets, more Russian sanctions : In The News for June 8

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 June 8 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Consultants to Russian oil, including PR and advertising, targeted in fresh sanctions

Consultants to Russian oil, including PR and advertising, targeted in fresh sanctions

OTTAWA — Advertising and public-relations agencies have been banned for working for Russian oil and gas firms as part of a new wave of sanctions designed to increase pressure on the Putin regime.
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Mendicino was 'misunderstood' saying cops asked for Emergencies Act: deputy minister

Mendicino was 'misunderstood' saying cops asked for Emergencies Act: deputy minister

OTTAWA — A senior official in the department of public safety says the minister has been "misunderstood" in saying police asked the federal government to use the Emergencies Act in February.
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Trudeau, Anand meet with Norad commanders, U.S. defense secretary en route to L.A.

Trudeau, Anand meet with Norad commanders, U.S. defense secretary en route to L.A.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Anita Anand got a first-hand look Tuesday at North America's first line of continental defence, a system experts and political leaders agree is badly in need of an upgrade.
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Party divide prompts 2 Ontario MPs to switch allegiances in Conservative leadership

Party divide prompts 2 Ontario MPs to switch allegiances in Conservative leadership

OTTAWA — Two Ontario members of Parliament switched allegiances in the Conservative leadership race Tuesday as growing divisions prompted them to throw their support from Patrick Brown to Pierre Poilievre in the name of party unity.
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