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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon meets with Queen in person as she marks Platinum Jubilee

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon meets with Queen in person as she marks Platinum Jubilee

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon met with the Queen for the first time in person in London on Tuesday, congratulating her on her historic 70 years on the throne.
Who's in, who's out and who else could join the Conservative party leadership race

Who's in, who's out and who else could join the Conservative party leadership race

OTTAWA — With Sept. 10 picked as the date for when the Conservative Party of Canada will have a new leader, time is ticking for prospective candidates and their teams to get into place.
Window-blind makers ask Health Canada for rules delay as COVID snarls supply chains

Window-blind makers ask Health Canada for rules delay as COVID snarls supply chains

OTTAWA — An association of window-blind makers is warning of a steep financial hit to companies, and potentially the loss of thousands of jobs, in a few weeks unless Health Canada delays enacting a new set of safety rules.
A look at Canada's sanctions and other actions against Russia

A look at Canada's sanctions and other actions against Russia

Canada has toughened sanctions against Russia following Moscow's attack on neighbouring Ukraine.
CSIS repeatedly warned space agency about engineer facing breach of trust charge

CSIS repeatedly warned space agency about engineer facing breach of trust charge

MONTREAL — A former Canadian Space Agency engineer who allegedly used his position to act on behalf of a Chinese company was the subject of a warning from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service as early as 2015, according to recently released cou
Verbatim: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Canada's Parliament

Verbatim: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Canada's Parliament

OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an address to Canadian parliamentarians in the House of Commons on Tuesday, where he appeared through a video link.
Technological revolution of work during pandemic shows promise but also inequality

Technological revolution of work during pandemic shows promise but also inequality

VANCOUVER — Some economists say a rise in automation that was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic is a healthy part of the evolution of technology, while Statistics Canada warns of rising inequality.
Injured Canadian says there was no warning ahead of missile attack on Ukrainian base

Injured Canadian says there was no warning ahead of missile attack on Ukrainian base

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick man who was injured when a military base near Ukraine's western border was struck by Russian missiles on Sunday says the deadly attack came with no warning.
'Can't we have lives too?': High-risk Canadians feel forgotten as COVID rules lift

'Can't we have lives too?': High-risk Canadians feel forgotten as COVID rules lift

In early 2020, Bev Pausche felt like she may have a shot at a better life after two years of intensive treatment, including chemotherapy and a bone-marrow transplant, brought her lymphoma into remission. Then the COVID-19 crisis hit.
Quick Quotes: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech to Canada's Parliament

Quick Quotes: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech to Canada's Parliament

OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an impassioned plea for more support and the closure of his country's airspace during a virtual address to Canadian members of Parliament and senators in the House of Commons on Tuesday.
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