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Trudeau pledges cash for infrastructure and making vaccines in developing countries

Trudeau pledges cash for infrastructure and making vaccines in developing countries

BADUNG, Indonesia — At a G20 summit that has been overshadowed by geopolitical tensions, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced pledges Tuesday to help developing countries improve their infrastructure, go green and make COVID-19 vaccines.
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G20 funding announcement, Lucki to testify at EA inquiry: In The News for Nov. 15

G20 funding announcement, Lucki to testify at EA inquiry: In The News for Nov. 15

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 15 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Bird flu fighters in B.C. face unprecedented challenge, as H5N1 spreads across Canada

Bird flu fighters in B.C. face unprecedented challenge, as H5N1 spreads across Canada

VANCOUVER — By some measures, the ongoing outbreaks of avian flu in British Columbia pale when compared to the devastating eruption of the disease in 2004 that prompted a cull of 17 million birds.
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Alberta replaces chief medical officer of health who oversaw COVID-19 pandemic

Alberta replaces chief medical officer of health who oversaw COVID-19 pandemic

EDMONTON — Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the chief medical officer of health who became the face of Alberta’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been officially removed from her post.
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'Freedom Convoy' put Canada's reputation at stake as U.S. voiced concerns: officials

'Freedom Convoy' put Canada's reputation at stake as U.S. voiced concerns: officials

OTTAWA — The "Freedom Convoy" protests that took over downtown Ottawa last winter and inspired several border blockades caused serious concerns about Canada's international reputation and its economic security, senior Canadian officials say.
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Vancouver police identify suspects who poured maple syrup on Emily Carr painting

Vancouver police identify suspects who poured maple syrup on Emily Carr painting

Vancouver police say they've identified the suspects who threw maple syrup on an Emily Carr painting and glued themselves to a wall at the Vancouver Art Gallery over the weekend. Sgt.
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Ex-PQ member Harold LeBel admits to kissing complainant but denies sex assault charge

Ex-PQ member Harold LeBel admits to kissing complainant but denies sex assault charge

RIMOUSKI, Que. — Within seconds of taking the witness stand Monday, former Parti Québécois legislator Harold LeBel strongly denied the sexual assault allegation against him.
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Environment minister says emissions cap on oil and gas expected by end of 2023

Environment minister says emissions cap on oil and gas expected by end of 2023

OTTAWA — A cap on greenhouse gas emissions from Canada's oil and gas sector will be ready by the end of next year, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Monday.
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MPs to review Canada's extradition system in coming justice committee hearings

MPs to review Canada's extradition system in coming justice committee hearings

OTTAWA — The House of Commons justice committee is getting set to review Canada's extradition system — a move welcomed by critics who have long called for reforms to the process for sending people to face incarceration and prosecution abroad.
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RCMP arrest Hydro-Québec employee allegedly sending secrets to China

RCMP arrest Hydro-Québec employee allegedly sending secrets to China

MONTREAL — A Montreal-area Hydro-Québec employee is being charged with espionage after allegedly providing trade secrets to China "to the detriment of Canada's economic interests," the RCMP said Monday.
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