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Military bans uniforms from civilian trials following Fortin criticism

Military bans uniforms from civilian trials following Fortin criticism

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is cracking down on the wearing of uniforms and medals in civilian courts, saying such attire will be banned from non-military trials except in certain circumstances.
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Outgoing B.C. Premier Horgan makes pitch to provinces and PM to end health gridlock

Outgoing B.C. Premier Horgan makes pitch to provinces and PM to end health gridlock

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's outgoing premier says he has offered a helping hand in resolving the gridlock over health care funding between provincial and territorial leaders and the federal government.
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National security officials wanted CSIS threshold for Emergencies Act 'reconsidered'

National security officials wanted CSIS threshold for Emergencies Act 'reconsidered'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's national security adviser and other senior officials felt the Canadian Security Intelligence Service's threshold to determine a national threat under the Emergencies Act "should be reconsidered," a public inqu
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Canada won't back call at COP27 to 'phase down' oil and gas production

Canada won't back call at COP27 to 'phase down' oil and gas production

OTTAWA — Canada won't agree to add language calling for the phaseout of all fossil fuels — including oil and gas — to the final agreement at this year's United Nations climate talks in Egypt, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Thursday.
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Transport minister encourages masks on planes, Ontario says illnesses slowing down

Transport minister encourages masks on planes, Ontario says illnesses slowing down

Canada's transport minister says the federal government strongly encourages people to wear masks on planes and trains as regions across the country report increasing pressure on the health-care system, but he stopped short of making it a requirement.
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Report uncovers signs of violence, negligence at two Montreal long-term care homes

Report uncovers signs of violence, negligence at two Montreal long-term care homes

MONTREAL — A government-commissioned report into the conditions at two privately owned long-term care homes in Montreal has revealed widespread mistreatment of residents at both facilities.
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Canada falling behind as electric-vehicle sales pick up around the world

Canada falling behind as electric-vehicle sales pick up around the world

OTTAWA — Electric-vehicle sales in Canada grew by more than one third in the first half of this year but they are not keeping pace with the rest of the world.
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Quebec man charged with terrorism, planning to overthrow Haitian government

Quebec man charged with terrorism, planning to overthrow Haitian government

MONTREAL — The RCMP say a 51-year-old Quebec man has been charged with planning a terrorist act to overthrow the Haitian government of Jovenel Moïse. Gérald Nicolas will appear at the Quebec City courthouse on Dec.
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Senators pass Liberal dental benefit for kids, housing benefit for renters

Senators pass Liberal dental benefit for kids, housing benefit for renters

OTTAWA — Senators have passed a bill that will allow low- and middle-income families to access government money to help care for their kids' dental care, starting as early as Dec. 1.
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Ottawa sets aside $3B for out-of-court settlements with Indigenous people

Ottawa sets aside $3B for out-of-court settlements with Indigenous people

OTTAWA — The federal government is asking Parliament to set aside billions of dollars in anticipation of several out-of-court settlements with Indigenous people, as well as to help provinces and territories pay for disaster relief and recovery effort
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