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Quebec party supports member who accused fellow politicians of denigrating minorities

Quebec party supports member who accused fellow politicians of denigrating minorities

MONTREAL — A Quebec political party has voted to support one of its members facing backlash for saying that racialized people are regularly disparaged at the provincial legislature.
Ottawa seeks project pitches to for new mental health fund aimed at youth

Ottawa seeks project pitches to for new mental health fund aimed at youth

OTTAWA — Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks is looking for pitches to help young Canadians who are struggling with their mental health.
In the news today: Post strike and trade talks amid parliament stall

In the news today: Post strike and trade talks amid parliament stall

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Canadians generally optimistic about human rights, despite challenges: poll

Canadians generally optimistic about human rights, despite challenges: poll

OTTAWA — Two-thirds of Canadians are optimistic about where human rights are headed in this country, but there is growing pessimism about the state of rights abroad, a new survey found.
Feds want to censor transcripts of Abdelrazik trial over national security concerns

Feds want to censor transcripts of Abdelrazik trial over national security concerns

OTTAWA — The federal government is seeking to censor transcripts of a trial taking place in open court, citing a need to limit damage after sensitive national security information spilled out during testimony.
Trudeau touts embattled carbon levy to global audience, says it faces misinformation

Trudeau touts embattled carbon levy to global audience, says it faces misinformation

RIO DE JANEIRO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending his embattled carbon-pricing program on the world stage, and he argues that misinformation is threatening environmental progress.
Trudeau to meet with Biden at G20 summit as sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ crafts approach to emerging powers

Trudeau to meet with Biden at G20 summit as sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ crafts approach to emerging powers

RIO DE JANEIRO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with U.S. President Joe Biden in Brazil at the G20 summit, as Ottawa seeks its place amid a growing rift between Washington and booming economies in the developing world.
Prince Harry makes surprise Grey Cup appearance in Vancouver

Prince Harry makes surprise Grey Cup appearance in Vancouver

The Duke of Sussex is in the city to promote the Invictus Games, taking place in Vancouver and Whistler from Feb. 8 to 16.
Trudeau says he could have acted faster on immigration changes, blames 'bad actors'

Trudeau says he could have acted faster on immigration changes, blames 'bad actors'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government could have acted faster on reining in immigration programs, after blaming "bad actors" for gaming the system.
Parliament on the road to an unprecedented confidence crisis, but there are off-ramps

Parliament on the road to an unprecedented confidence crisis, but there are off-ramps

OTTAWA — If no political party is willing to say uncle, the drawn-out stalemate in the House of Commons is heading for an unprecedented situation that could amount to a tacit lack of confidence in the government, without anyone in Parliament casting