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Reactions to the minority Liberal government's speech from the throne

Reactions to the minority Liberal government's speech from the throne

OTTAWA — "The prime minister had an opportunity to present a real plan to Canadians, and he didn't do that.
'Won't be gathering for Thanksgiving:' Trudeau says COVID-19 2nd wave underway

'Won't be gathering for Thanksgiving:' Trudeau says COVID-19 2nd wave underway

TORONTO — A dramatic tripling of daily new cases of COVID-19 in the past month, mostly among young people, has prompted the prime minister to declare the arrival of the second wave of the pandemic and that Canadians likely won't be able to gather for
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): --- 7:10 p.m. British Columbia announced 91 new cases of COVID-19 today as health officials say the number of infections across the province continues to be too high.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 23

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 23

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:57 p.m. EDT on Sept. 23, 2020: There are 147,753 confirmed cases in Canada.
Liberal effort to reset policy agenda panned by rivals as too much talk, not action

Liberal effort to reset policy agenda panned by rivals as too much talk, not action

OTTAWA — The minority Liberal government unveiled sweeping goals Wednesday to expand or extend supports for Canadians from nearly every sector of society in a throne speech billed as their “ambitious plan for an unprecedented reality.
Greens expel Montreal lawyer from leadership race days before voting starts

Greens expel Montreal lawyer from leadership race days before voting starts

OTTAWA — Montreal lawyer Meryam Haddad has appealed her expulsion from the Green party leadership contest and is expecting to find out tonight if she will be let back in.
Top Nunavut justice says judges can't be too lenient with sentences during pandemic

Top Nunavut justice says judges can't be too lenient with sentences during pandemic

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Offenders in Nunavut should not necessarily get shorter jail time because of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Nunavut’s top judge.
Murder trial on pause while Winnipeg juror tested for COVID-19

Murder trial on pause while Winnipeg juror tested for COVID-19

WINNIPEG — Jury deliberations for a second-degree murder trial in Manitoba have been put on hold so a juror can be tested for COVID-19.
As Quebec rolls out COVID-19 ad campaign, experts wonder if it will reach target audience

As Quebec rolls out COVID-19 ad campaign, experts wonder if it will reach target audience

MONTREAL — Quebec has begun rolling out a COVID-19 advertising campaign aimed at putting a human face on the deadly virus and reaching those who discount its severity.
Raymond muttered in ambulance that killings not his fault, was provoked: witness

Raymond muttered in ambulance that killings not his fault, was provoked: witness

FREDERICTON — The accused Fredericton mass shooter said the deaths of four people in 2018 were not his fault, according to a paramedic student who accompanied the alleged killer to the hospital on the morning of the shootings.
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