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Feds want to censor transcripts of Abdelrazik trial over national security concerns

Feds want to censor transcripts of Abdelrazik trial over national security concerns

OTTAWA — The federal government is seeking to censor transcripts of a trial taking place in open court, citing a need to limit damage after sensitive national security information spilled out during testimony.
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Trudeau touts embattled carbon levy to global audience, says it faces misinformation

Trudeau touts embattled carbon levy to global audience, says it faces misinformation

RIO DE JANEIRO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending his embattled carbon-pricing program on the world stage, and he argues that misinformation is threatening environmental progress.
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Trudeau to meet with Biden at G20 summit as Canada crafts approach to emerging powers

Trudeau to meet with Biden at G20 summit as Canada crafts approach to emerging powers

RIO DE JANEIRO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with U.S. President Joe Biden in Brazil at the G20 summit, as Ottawa seeks its place amid a growing rift between Washington and booming economies in the developing world.
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Prince Harry makes surprise Grey Cup appearance in Vancouver

Prince Harry makes surprise Grey Cup appearance in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Prince Harry surprised football fans Sunday, appearing at the Grey Cup in Vancouver before the Toronto Argonauts took on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He appeared on the sidelines ahead of the game and waved to fans in the stands.
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Trudeau says he could have acted faster on immigration changes, blames 'bad actors'

Trudeau says he could have acted faster on immigration changes, blames 'bad actors'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government could have acted faster on reining in immigration programs, after blaming "bad actors" for gaming the system.
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Parliament on the road to an unprecedented confidence crisis, but there are off-ramps

Parliament on the road to an unprecedented confidence crisis, but there are off-ramps

OTTAWA — If no political party is willing to say uncle, the drawn-out stalemate in the House of Commons is heading for an unprecedented situation that could amount to a tacit lack of confidence in the government, without anyone in Parliament casting
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B.C. charities worried Canada Post strike will affect fundraising efforts

B.C. charities worried Canada Post strike will affect fundraising efforts

VANCOUVER — Some B.C. charities and not-for-profits said they are worried the Canada Post strike will jeopardize their year-end fundraising efforts.
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Trump's new energy council could mean trade opportunity for Canada: experts

Trump's new energy council could mean trade opportunity for Canada: experts

WASHINGTON — As Donald Trump builds his new energy-focused administration, experts say it could open opportunities for Canada to expand the two countries' long-standing partnership amid threats of widespread tariffs from the president-elect.
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Quebec police no longer looking for second person after fatal house fire in Beauce

Quebec police no longer looking for second person after fatal house fire in Beauce

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say they're no longer looking for a second person following a fatal Friday night house fire in the Beauce region southeast of Quebec City.
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Two men accused in fatal border crossing to stand trial in Minnesota

Two men accused in fatal border crossing to stand trial in Minnesota

WINNIPEG — Two men are to stand trial on human smuggling charges this week, almost three years after a family from India was found frozen to death on the border between Manitoba and Minnesota.
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