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In the news today: Parliament resumes under precarious conditions

In the news today: Parliament resumes under precarious conditions

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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Voters head to the polls for byelections in Montreal and Winnipeg

Voters head to the polls for byelections in Montreal and Winnipeg

OTTAWA — Canadians in two federal ridings are choosing their next member of Parliament today, and political parties are closely watching the results.
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Next phase of federal foreign interference inquiry to begin today in Ottawa

Next phase of federal foreign interference inquiry to begin today in Ottawa

OTTAWA — The latest phase of a federal inquiry into foreign interference is set to kick off today with remarks from commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue.
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Verdict expected in rape trial for former military leader Haydn Edmundson

Verdict expected in rape trial for former military leader Haydn Edmundson

OTTAWA — An Ottawa judge is set to deliver a verdict this morning in the sexual assault trial for former vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson.
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MPs return to Ottawa for what promises to be a boisterous sitting

MPs return to Ottawa for what promises to be a boisterous sitting

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament are back in Ottawa today to begin a busy and potentially precarious sitting for the governing Liberals. The New Democrats broke their political pact with the government, making an early election call more likely.
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Carbon pricing to cause economic 'nuclear winter,' Poilievre tells his MPs

Carbon pricing to cause economic 'nuclear winter,' Poilievre tells his MPs

The Conservatives are the last of the major parties to have a fall strategy session after the Liberals, NDP and Bloc Québécois all met last week.
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Earthquakes shake deep below northern British Columbia coast

Earthquakes shake deep below northern British Columbia coast

HAIDA GWAII, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The northern British Columbia coast was rattled by two earthquakes below the ocean floor on Sunday. Natural Resources Canada said the first quake hit at 3:20 p.m.
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Eby pledges involuntary care for severe addictions in B.C., ahead of October election

Eby pledges involuntary care for severe addictions in B.C., ahead of October election

VANCOUVER — British Columbia will be opening secure facilities to provide involuntary care under the Mental Health Act for those with severe addictions who are mentally ill and have sustained a brain injury, the premier announced Sunday just days ahe
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Federal government extends ban on senior Iranian officials back to 2003

Federal government extends ban on senior Iranian officials back to 2003

OTTAWA — The federal government is expanding a measure that bans tens of thousands of Iranian officials from entering Canada as part of an effort to hold the regime accountable for human-rights violations.
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Emir of Qatar to visit Ottawa on what will be his first official trip to Canada

Emir of Qatar to visit Ottawa on what will be his first official trip to Canada

OTTAWA — The Prime Minister’s Office says the Emir of Qatar will arrive in Ottawa for a two-day visit this week. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is set to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on what will be his first official trip to Canada.
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