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'Robust' investments coming for North American defence: Anand

'Robust' investments coming for North American defence: Anand

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand is promising a "robust package of investments" for North America's aging defences in the coming months, as Ottawa faces growing pressure to boost military spending and work with Washington to protect the continen
U.N. report on climate change 'sobering,' says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault

U.N. report on climate change 'sobering,' says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says a new report from the United Nations' climate agency shows the oil and gas sector "cannot do business as usual" even as the government is still considering approving a massive new offshore oil prod
Quebec wildlife authorities say first cases of avian flu identified among wild birds

Quebec wildlife authorities say first cases of avian flu identified among wild birds

MONTREAL — Quebec wildlife authorities say the first three cases of bird flu in the province have been identified among wild birds.
Facing labour shortages, Liberals loosen rules on foreign workers ahead of budget

Facing labour shortages, Liberals loosen rules on foreign workers ahead of budget

OTTAWA — Days before the Liberals release their latest spending plan, the federal government has eased rules on temporary foreign workers in some areas of the economy desperately in need of employees.
Foreign Minister Joly in Finland as calls grow for Russian war crimes trial

Foreign Minister Joly in Finland as calls grow for Russian war crimes trial

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is condemning Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians as abhorrent and senseless and says new Canadian sanctions are coming against Russia as a result.
Federal, Ontario governments invest $259M each in GM for Oshawa, CAMI facilities

Federal, Ontario governments invest $259M each in GM for Oshawa, CAMI facilities

OSHAWA, Ont. — The federal and Ontario governments are spending $259 million each to support production at General Motors facilities in the province, including an electric vehicle production line they say will be the first of its kind in the country.
Universities eye federal budget for research cash as competition for talent heats up

Universities eye federal budget for research cash as competition for talent heats up

OTTAWA — Post-secondary schools and students are looking to the Liberals to make a down payment in the post-pandemic economy by boosting research spending in the federal budget coming this week.
Peter Nygard's Montreal criminal case on sex assault charge put off until May 25

Peter Nygard's Montreal criminal case on sex assault charge put off until May 25

MONTREAL — Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard's sexual assault and forcible confinement case in Quebec will return to a Montreal courtroom at the end of May.
Canadians divided and wartime atrocities in Ukraine : In The News for April 4

Canadians divided and wartime atrocities in Ukraine : In The News for April 4

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 April 4 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Survey suggests Canadians becoming more divided over COVID-19, politics

Survey suggests Canadians becoming more divided over COVID-19, politics

REGINA — A new survey suggests Canadians are becoming more divided, with some saying issues have led them to reduce contact with friends or family.
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