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Downtown Vancouver stabbing suspect shot dead by police

Downtown Vancouver stabbing suspect shot dead by police

VANCOUVER — Witnesses have described a chaotic scene leading up to a downtown Vancouver stabbing before the suspect was fatally shot by police in a convenience store.
Chiefs vote for new negotiations on child welfare reforms, inclusion of N.W.T.

Chiefs vote for new negotiations on child welfare reforms, inclusion of N.W.T.

OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs agreed Wednesday to launch new negotiations with sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ over child welfare after voting down a $47.8 billion deal in October.
AFN, mothers call on all parties to support inquiry into policing

AFN, mothers call on all parties to support inquiry into policing

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on politicians of all stripes to support a national inquiry into systemic racism in policing and police-related deaths of First Nations people, calling it a human rights issue th
Smith noncommittal on overriding Charter as court challenge looms over trans bills

Smith noncommittal on overriding Charter as court challenge looms over trans bills

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn’t believe she’ll need to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause to shield her government's three transgender bills from legal challenges.
Minister defends decision to accept Taylor Swift tickets from sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Crown corporation

Minister defends decision to accept Taylor Swift tickets from sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Crown corporation

OTTAWA — Liberal Minister Harjit Sajjan is defending his decision to accept an invitation from a sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Crown corporation to attend a Taylor Swift concert.
Justice Minister Arif Virani says controversial online harms bill to be split in two

Justice Minister Arif Virani says controversial online harms bill to be split in two

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Arif Virani said the Liberal government will split up its contentious online harms bill, putting a priority on passing measures to fight child sex predators.
Postal union says it sent new proposals to mediator as strike nears three weeks

Postal union says it sent new proposals to mediator as strike nears three weeks

OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it's sent another round of counter-proposals to the federal mediator appointed to help it reach a deal with sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post as a countrywide strike nears the three-week mark.
Poilievre offers two hours on Monday for Freeland to present fall economic statement

Poilievre offers two hours on Monday for Freeland to present fall economic statement

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is offering to give up time on an opposition day in the House of Commons to allow Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to present the government's fall fiscal update.
Trudeau says Poilievre "not able" to unite to defend sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ against Trump threats

Trudeau says Poilievre "not able" to unite to defend sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ against Trump threats

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of being unhelpful in his criticisms when it comes to dealing with the incoming Donald Trump administration.
Bill to force new Quebec doctors to stay in province raises legal questions: expert

Bill to force new Quebec doctors to stay in province raises legal questions: expert

MONTREAL — Proposed Quebec legislation to force new doctors to practise in the province's public system for five years after they graduate could potentially violate Charter-guaranteed rights to freedom of movement, a constitutional lawyer said Wednes