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NDP urges action on pharmacare, dental care as health ministers meet in Halifax

NDP urges action on pharmacare, dental care as health ministers meet in Halifax

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats are urging the Liberal government to move quickly to complete expansion of the dental care program and start signing deals with the provinces and territories to begin pharmacare coverage.
Trump's pick for commerce says president's tariff threat could be just the beginning

Trump's pick for commerce says president's tariff threat could be just the beginning

WASHINGTON — The man U.S.
Privy Council had diplomats urge Denmark to expedite Carolyn Bennett's ambassadorship

Privy Council had diplomats urge Denmark to expedite Carolyn Bennett's ambassadorship

OTTAWA — Bureaucrats working for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had diplomats push Denmark to speed up the appointment of former cabinet minister Carolyn Bennett as ambassador to that country — a change most embassy staff learned of through a media le
B.C. assembles 'war room' as U.S. tariff threat looms on Saturday

B.C. assembles 'war room' as U.S. tariff threat looms on Saturday

VANCOUVER — The relationship between the U.S. and Canada has "fundamentally changed," regardless of whether U.S. President Donald Trump's promised tariffs on Canadian goods materialize on Saturday, according to the chair of a new B.C.
Abdelrazik's lawyer cites 'serial hypocrisies' in final detention case arguments

Abdelrazik's lawyer cites 'serial hypocrisies' in final detention case arguments

OTTAWA — A lawyer for Abousfian Abdelrazik accused the federal government of "serial hypocrisies" as closing arguments began on his client's lawsuit over his prolonged detention in Sudan.
Ontario judge begins hearing arguments over landmark $32.5-billion tobacco settlement

Ontario judge begins hearing arguments over landmark $32.5-billion tobacco settlement

TORONTO — An Ontario judge began hearing arguments Wednesday about whether to approve a landmark $32.5-billion settlement that would see three major tobacco companies compensate provinces, territories and ex-smokers across the country.
Ukrainians worry as their three-year emergency visas are set to expire

Ukrainians worry as their three-year emergency visas are set to expire

OTTAWA — Many of the 300,000 Ukrainians who have come to Canada on three-year emergency visas since 2022 face an uncertain future as their temporary resident permits come closer to expiring, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress warned Wednesday.
These industries would be hit hardest by Trump's 25 per cent tariffs

These industries would be hit hardest by Trump's 25 per cent tariffs

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump could be just days away from hitting Canada with punishing tariffs. Here's a look at the industries that would be hit the hardest.
Canada can strike back swiftly if U.S. imposes tariffs, experts say

Canada can strike back swiftly if U.S. imposes tariffs, experts say

OTTAWA — If the U.S. follows through on President Donald Trump's threat to impose massive tariffs on Canada as early as Saturday, Ottawa could hit back with retaliatory tariffs within hours or days, according to international trade lawyers.
Armed patient allegedly injures three hospital staff in Halifax emergency room

Armed patient allegedly injures three hospital staff in Halifax emergency room

HALIFAX — Three hospital employees were injured in what Nova Scotia’s health minister says was an armed assault by a patient Wednesday afternoon at the Halifax Infirmary emergency department.