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Federal use of the Emergencies Act was unreasonable, judge rules

Federal use of the Emergencies Act was unreasonable, judge rules

OTTAWA — A judge has ruled it was unreasonable for the Liberal government to use the Emergencies Act to quell "Freedom Convoy" protests in the national capital and at key border points two years ago.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh kicks off caucus retreat with pitch for next election

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh kicks off caucus retreat with pitch for next election

EDMONTON — Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is making a pitch to Canadians that his party is a viable alternative to the Liberals or Conservatives when voters go to the ballot box in the next federal election.
Cap on student visas could wreak financial havoc on Ontario universities, says rep

Cap on student visas could wreak financial havoc on Ontario universities, says rep

OTTAWA — The Council of Ontario Universities says the newly announced cap on international student admissions is unfairly punishing responsible institutions alongside bad actors in the post-secondary sector.
Feds to launch Canada-U.S. engagement strategy as presidential election looms

Feds to launch Canada-U.S. engagement strategy as presidential election looms

MONTREAL — Canada survived the unpredictable nature of the first Trump administration by promoting shared interests on both sides of the border, and that approach won't change no matter who wins the next presidential election, Prime Minister Justin T
Nails placed in trees at future Quebec EV battery plant site, company says

Nails placed in trees at future Quebec EV battery plant site, company says

MONTREAL — Swedish manufacturer Northvolt says the site of its future electric vehicle battery plant near Montreal was sabotaged after people drove nails into trees that were set be cut down.
RCMP have draft response to N.S. mass shooting inquiry, but no deadline to release it

RCMP have draft response to N.S. mass shooting inquiry, but no deadline to release it

HALIFAX — The head of the Nova Scotia RCMP said Tuesday he's seen a draft plan on how the Mounties will respond to the inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting that started in Portapique, N.S., but Dennis Daley couldn't say when it will be released.
Some facts about the Metro Vancouver transit strike that has paralyzed bus services

Some facts about the Metro Vancouver transit strike that has paralyzed bus services

VANCOUVER — Bus and SeaBus services in Metro Vancouver are paralyzed for a second day amid a strike by transit supervisors.
Class-action lawsuit approved over COVID-19 outbreaks in Quebec long-term care

Class-action lawsuit approved over COVID-19 outbreaks in Quebec long-term care

MONTREAL — A judge has approved a class-action lawsuit that accuses Quebec's health network of failing to protect long-term care centres during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic and causing avoidable suffering and death to thousands of resident
Quebec cold case murder trial: Pathologist says teen victim died from strangulation

Quebec cold case murder trial: Pathologist says teen victim died from strangulation

A 19-year-old Quebec woman who was killed in her apartment nearly 24 years ago suffered multiple injuries and ultimately died of strangulation, a pathologist told a jury on Tuesday. Dr. Caroline Tanguay took the stand in the Saguenay, Que.
Quebec judge opts against blanket ban in lawsuit hearing involving provincial police

Quebec judge opts against blanket ban in lawsuit hearing involving provincial police

MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has ruled against a blanket ban being sought by the attorney general to shield evidence in the ongoing investigation into a nine-year-old girl's killing.