Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared to be inching closer Wednesday to cancelling Canada’s $15-billion deal to sell light armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia.
B.C. MP Sheila Malcolmson to leave federal NDP to seek provincial seat, but timing not clear
NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson is leaving federal politics to seek a provincial seat in the British Columbia legislature as the province faces a potential political shift.
Senate passes bill that would ban whale, dolphin captivity in Canada
After a multi-year legislative battle, a bill to outlaw keeping cetaceans like whales and dolphins in captivity has cleared the Senate — all but ensuring the end of a once-popular theme park attraction in Canada.
Alberta minister calls on Senate to change bill overhauling energy project reviews
Alberta’s energy minister urged senators Wednesday to amend federal legislation that would overhaul energy project reviews.
2 more suspicious packages addressed to Democrat intercepted after FBI warning
The FBI has confirmed two more suspicious packages, after warning there could be more moving through the system. Pipe bombs addressed to former U.S. president Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, CNN and other individuals were intercepted earlier in the day.
Quebec wants to expand religious symbol ban, blocking Muslim garments in civil service
Quebec’s new government wants to block Muslim women who work in the civil service from wearing the chador, a shawl-like piece of clothing that covers the head and body, and the niqab, which also covers the face.
Bullets narrowly miss Toronto boy, 8, as he goes to buy candy
Toronto police have released security camera footage that shows an eight-year-old boy narrowly avoiding gunfire Saturday night.
Saudi crown prince calls Khashoggi killing ‘painful’ and ‘not justifiable’
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince told attendees at a business conference in Riyadh that the case of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi is “painful” and that “justice will prevail” hours after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Mohammed bin Salman was complicit in the killing.
Upstart internet & cable provider VMedia signals expansion plans with reverse takeover
VMedia, the upstart internet and cable provider known for lower prices and a legal spat with rival Bell, is moving to become a public company. The move would open up opportunities to expand, possibly providing more choice to consumers beyond the Big Five telcos.
EI fraud hits five-year high, Liberals chalk it up to better monitoring
Employment Insurance fraud has hit a five-year high — a sign for federal officials that efforts to root out wrongful payments are working.