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Canadian time changes may be a thing of the past if U.S. passes 'sunshine' law

Canadian time changes may be a thing of the past if U.S. passes 'sunshine' law

Legislation in the United States that could trigger an end to seasonal time changes in Canada is moving forward again, as Canadians get ready to wind their clocks ahead an hour before going to bed Saturday night.
Source: CFL reaches agreement to sell Montreal Alouettes franchise

Source: CFL reaches agreement to sell Montreal Alouettes franchise

MONTREAL — The CFL has reached an agreement to sell the Montreal Alouettes, according to a source. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the CFL hasn't announced the deal but will do so Friday at a news conference in Montreal.
Federal Court approves 'historic' $2.8 billion residential schools settlement

Federal Court approves 'historic' $2.8 billion residential schools settlement

VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge has approved a $2.8-billion settlement agreement between the Canadian government and plaintiffs representing 325 First Nations whose members went to residential schools.
Liberals set to begin consultation on creation of foreign influence registry

Liberals set to begin consultation on creation of foreign influence registry

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is poised to take the next step toward creating a registration system to help prevent foreign meddling in Canadian affairs.
Ottawa fast-tracks weapon purchase as military commanders warn of numerous other gaps

Ottawa fast-tracks weapon purchase as military commanders warn of numerous other gaps

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand promised to fast-track the purchase of several weapon systems for Canadian soldiers in Europe on Thursday, even as senior commanders painted a stark picture of the numerous other challenges facing the Canada's mi
Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill 'worrisome'

Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill 'worrisome'

Alberta's nine-month silence over two releases of toxic oilsands tailings water is "worrisome," says federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.
RCMP watchdog probes B.C. police, as protesters launch lawsuit alleging abuse

RCMP watchdog probes B.C. police, as protesters launch lawsuit alleging abuse

The RCMP watchdog has launched a systemic investigation of the British Columbia unit that polices anti-logging and pipeline protests, just as a proposed class-action lawsuit is filed in court over the actions of those officers.
Canada will expel Chinese diplomats if there is evidence of wrongdoing: Joly

Canada will expel Chinese diplomats if there is evidence of wrongdoing: Joly

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed Thursday that Canada denied a diplomatic visa request from a Chinese political operative last fall due to concerns about foreign interference — and said she wouldn't hesitate to expel diplomats
RCMP investigating two alleged clandestine Chinese police stations in Quebec

RCMP investigating two alleged clandestine Chinese police stations in Quebec

MONTREAL — Quebec RCMP are investigating what they say are two secret police stations allegedly operated by Chinese authorities at community organizations in the Montreal area.
Canadians can experience several means of foreign interference: expert

Canadians can experience several means of foreign interference: expert

OTTAWA — Allegations of foreign interference in Canada's democracy have dominated discussions on Parliament Hill for the past week, with the prime minister unveiling new measures aimed at investigating what happened in the last two federal elections
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