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Union denounces federal back-to-work legislation to reopen Port of Montreal

Union denounces federal back-to-work legislation to reopen Port of Montreal

OTTAWA — The spokesman for a union representing striking dockworkers at Montreal's port called on Thursday for an end to contentious scheduling practices before the workers are forced back on the job.
Conservatives say record $8.47M raised so far in 2021 as election possibility looms

Conservatives say record $8.47M raised so far in 2021 as election possibility looms

OTTAWA — The Conservative Party of Canada says it raised a record $8.47 million in the first three months of 2021. The party says that breaks the record it set back in the first quarter of 2019 when it pulled in $8.01 million.
Former UN human rights chief Louise Arbour tapped to review military sex misconduct

Former UN human rights chief Louise Arbour tapped to review military sex misconduct

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is tapping former Supreme Court justice and UN high commissioner for human rights Louise Arbour to lead what it is billing as an independent review of the military’s handling of sexual assault, harassment and o
Monument unveiled at N.S. base to recall lives lost in naval helicopter crash

Monument unveiled at N.S. base to recall lives lost in naval helicopter crash

EASTERN PASSAGE, N.S. — A stone monument was unveiled Thursday on the first anniversary of a naval helicopter crash that claimed the lives of six Canadian Forces personnel when the aircraft plunged into the ocean close to its host ship.
Montreal suburb's plan to charge for picnic table reservations draws backlash

Montreal suburb's plan to charge for picnic table reservations draws backlash

MONTREAL — A Montreal suburb's plan to charge its citizens to reserve picnic tables in city parks is stirring up debate over how best to manage the increased demand for green space amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cabinet's ability to award Buy American exemptions 'strenuously limited,' Biden says

Cabinet's ability to award Buy American exemptions 'strenuously limited,' Biden says

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden set some Canadian pulses racing again Wednesday with more tough Buy American talk, telling Congress he has "strenuously limited" cabinet members from granting exemptions to the 88-year-old protectionist doctrine.
Indigenous tourism group frets for future over funding gap in federal budget

Indigenous tourism group frets for future over funding gap in federal budget

OTTAWA — A group representing thousands of Indigenous-led tourism operators says it doesn't think the recent federal budget will do enough to help the industry avoid collapse.
Vaccine for meat plant workers and 'a crime, not a party': In The News for April 29

Vaccine for meat plant workers and 'a crime, not a party': In The News for April 29

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 29 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, April 29, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, April 29, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 29, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 262,161 new vaccinations administered for a total of 12,826,266 doses given. Nationwide, 1,061,721 people or 2.
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