Highlights

Liberals table bill to implement UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

OTTAWA — The Liberal government introduced long-awaited legislation Thursday to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which Justice Minister David Lametti described as a significant step forward on the path to

Dec 3, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

Work from home? Here’s how Canadians can get a $400 tax deduction

In a proposal announced by the federal government this week, the Canada Revenue Agency will allow employees working from home due to COVID-19 to claim up to $400 in 'modest expenses' — no questions asked.

Dec 3, 2020 9:27 AM Read more >

Imperial Oil to write off up to $1.2B in Alberta natural gas assets

CALGARY — Shares in Imperial Oil Ltd. were rising after it announced late Monday it would write down up to $1.2 billion on Canadian assets it doesn't think it will ever develop.

Dec 3, 2020 8:05 AM Read more >

Canadian curlers prepare for prospect of a Calgary "bubble"

CALGARY — A potentially lengthy stay in Alberta, and trying to defend a national men's curling championship in front of zero fans, are thoughts circulating in Brad Gushue's mind.

Dec 3, 2020 6:35 AM Read more >

Debate over assisted dying bill extended as clock ticks down on court deadline

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to amend a government bill on assisted dying to better protect Canadians with disabilities.

Dec 2, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

A year in 60 seconds: TikTok lists top videos, creators of 2020

NASHVILLE — From skateboarding to Fleetwood Mac to learning Cardi B's rump-shaking choreography, TikTok users got creative in a pandemic year with new songs, dances and memes in 60 seconds or less.

Dec 2, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

Public health alert: Canada-wide Salmonella outbreak linked to hedgehogs

Hedgehogs can carry Salmonella bacteria even though they appear healthy and clean and show no signs of illness.

Dec 2, 2020 11:05 AM Read more >

U.K. authorizes Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use

LONDON — Britain authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for use Wednesday, greenlighting the first shot backed up by rigorous scientific review. The first vaccinations are expected within days — a major step toward eventually ending the pandemic.

Dec 2, 2020 10:05 AM Read more >

Passenger complaints filed in pandemic won't start to be processed until 2021

The head of Canada's transport regulator says the 11,000 complaints filed to the Canadian Transportation Agency since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic will not start to be processed until early next year.

Dec 1, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

Feds spending plan heads to confidence vote as provinces seek more health-care cash

OTTAWA — Provinces are criticizing the federal Liberals for failing to signal more help for health-care systems and strained provincial coffers in its new spending plans, setting up a potential showdown next week between the prime minister and premie

Dec 1, 2020 4:16 PM Read more >