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Federal leaders face postelection questions about their futures

Federal leaders face postelection questions about their futures

OTTAWA — Federal leaders across Canada’s political spectrum woke up Tuesday facing postelection hangovers characterized by questions and uncertainty about their respective futures following an election campaign that produced no clear winners.
Masks mandatory across Nunavut; new COVID-19 cases confirmed in two communities

Masks mandatory across Nunavut; new COVID-19 cases confirmed in two communities

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 two days after the territory reinstated its mask mandate. There is one new case in Kinngait on Baffin Island and one in Kugluktuk in the territory's far west.
Quebec coroner questions why more wasn't done for neglected Herron residents

Quebec coroner questions why more wasn't done for neglected Herron residents

MONTREAL — The Quebec coroner overseeing an inquiry into long-term care deaths is questioning why more wasn't done to help residents at a Montreal-area home where dozens died.
RCMP delays on complaint files a 'serious and systemic' issue, group tells court

RCMP delays on complaint files a 'serious and systemic' issue, group tells court

OTTAWA — A civil liberties group is telling a federal judge there's a culture of complacency in the RCMP that has caused inexcusable foot-dragging on complaint files.
Car hits 9 people at Quebec polling station; status of 77-year-old woman 'uncertain'

Car hits 9 people at Quebec polling station; status of 77-year-old woman 'uncertain'

MONTREAL — Police say the condition of a 77-year-old woman is uncertain after she was among nine people hit by a car outside a polling station in a Montreal suburb Monday evening. Sgt.
Several tight races may not have an elected MP until the end of the week

Several tight races may not have an elected MP until the end of the week

OTTAWA — Several federal ridings may not have an elected member of Parliament until Thursday or even Friday, as Elections Canada begins the arduous task of verifying and counting more than one million mail-in ballots.
Liberal election victory and next steps in Ottawa: In The News for Sept. 21

Liberal election victory and next steps in Ottawa: In The News for Sept. 21

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 Sept. 21 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
The latest on results and developments in Canada's 44th general election

The latest on results and developments in Canada's 44th general election

OTTAWA — The latest on developments and results in the federal election. All times are eastern. 2:32 a.m. Former Ontario provincial cabinet ministers will be heading to Ottawa in droves.
Justin Trudeau's Liberals win third term but fall short of securing majority

Justin Trudeau's Liberals win third term but fall short of securing majority

OTTAWA — Canadians have chosen another minority Liberal government — almost identical to the one it replaced — to finish the fight against COVID-19 and rebuild the shattered economy.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Liberals will not win enough seats for majority government

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Liberals will not win enough seats for majority government

OTTAWA — The Canadian Press is projecting the Liberals have won enough seats to stay in power with a minority government but have fallen short of winning a majority.