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In wake of decision to kill Keystone XL, Biden's first foreign-leader call? Trudeau

WASHINGTON — If Joe Biden's decision to kill off Keystone XL is supposed to sound the death knell for Canada-U.S. relations, you wouldn't know it from the newly minted president's call sheet.

Jan 21, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 41,760 new vaccinations administered for a total of 692,899 doses given.

Jan 21, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. There are 725,495 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 725,495 confirmed cases (68,413 active, 638,620 resolved, 18,462 deaths).

Jan 21, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

Anxiety gives way to elation as Trump takes off, Biden takes over as U.S. president

WASHINGTON — The battle-tested Delaware senator who took on Donald Trump took over as U.S. president Wednesday, his daunting task to heal the wounds and reverse the damage left behind by his caustic and divisive predecessor.

Jan 20, 2021 7:50 PM Read more >

'End of the road:' Truck driver in Humboldt Broncos crash awaits deportation decision

REGINA — A former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash has submitted paperwork with reasons why he should not be sent back to India when he gets out of prison.

Jan 20, 2021 7:32 PM Read more >

'Gut punch': Alberta Premier Jason Kenney blasts Biden on revoked Keystone XL permit

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling for the federal government to impose economic sanctions against the United States in response to newly inaugurated U.S.

Jan 20, 2021 5:11 PM Read more >

Trudeau will be first foreign leader to speak with Biden on Friday: White House

WASHINGTON — The White House says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will speak with newly inaugurated U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday. Press secretary Jen Psaki says Trudeau will be the first foreign leader to speak with Biden since his inauguration.

Jan 20, 2021 4:27 PM Read more >

Two provinces hardest hit by COVID-19 see cases trend downward over last-week totals

TORONTO — Declining new COVID-19 case counts in the two provinces hardest hit by the pandemic offer some hope that newly imposed restrictions are working, some experts said Wednesday, while stressing the need to maintain strict public health rules.

Jan 20, 2021 3:50 PM Read more >

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:30 p.m. B.C. is reporting 500 new cases of COVID-19 today, for a total of 62,412, as the provincial health officer says the case count is trending in the "right" direction. Dr.

Jan 20, 2021 3:42 PM Read more >

PBO says reformed fiscal stabilization program to cost Ottawa $4.5 billion

OTTAWA — Reforms to a federal support program for provinces will nearly triple the cost to Ottawa next year, with the price tag projected to be about $4.5 billion, says Canada's parliamentary budget officer.

Jan 20, 2021 3:22 PM Read more >