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Liberals vow wage-subsidy extension to 2021, revamp of EI system in throne speech

Liberals vow wage-subsidy extension to 2021, revamp of EI system in throne speech

OTTAWA — The Liberals are reversing course on a decision to wind down a federal wage subsidy, vowing in their throne speech to extend the program for businesses harmed by COVID-19 into next year.
Ethics watchdog dismisses conflict of interest charges against PM's chief of staff

Ethics watchdog dismisses conflict of interest charges against PM's chief of staff

OTTAWA — The federal ethics watchdog has dismissed Conservative allegations of conflict of interest involving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's chief of staff and her husband.
Five highlights from the speech from the throne

Five highlights from the speech from the throne

OTTAWA — In a new speech from the throne, the Liberal government detailed its plan to face the coming second wave of COVID-19, support Canadians and businesses that are still struggling because of the pandemic and boost the economy for longer-term re
Parties agree on hybrid House of Commons meetings through autumn

Parties agree on hybrid House of Commons meetings through autumn

OTTAWA — The House of Commons will sit this fall with most MPs participating by video link so they can stay physically apart during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada's carbon tax conundrum continues as Supreme Court reserves judgment in cases

Canada's carbon tax conundrum continues as Supreme Court reserves judgment in cases

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada reserved judgment on the national carbon tax Wednesday.
Church seeks to take Mount Cashel abuse ruling to Supreme Court of Canada

Church seeks to take Mount Cashel abuse ruling to Supreme Court of Canada

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The archdiocese of St. John's will ask the Supreme Court of Canada to overturn a decision that declared the city's Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation liable for sexual abuse at the Mount Cashel orphanage in the 1950s.
Post-tropical storm Teddy makes landfall in Nova Scotia bringing high winds, rain

Post-tropical storm Teddy makes landfall in Nova Scotia bringing high winds, rain

HALIFAX — The centre of post-tropical storm Teddy made landfall in eastern Nova Scotia on Wednesday morning and then trudged across southern Cape Breton, its 100-kilometre-per-hour winds causing power outages — but not much damage.
Rekindle efforts with Canada, allies on Pacific Rim plan, congressman urges U.S.

Rekindle efforts with Canada, allies on Pacific Rim plan, congressman urges U.S.

WASHINGTON, Wash. — It's long past time for the United States to work with Canada and other allies on a new strategy for the Pacific Rim, and the path to the new NAFTA would make an excellent road map, says a prominent trade voice on Capitol Hill.
For Canadian police, wearing a mask is often at the officer’s discretion

For Canadian police, wearing a mask is often at the officer’s discretion

Montrealer Miku Smeets says it's insulting to see city police officers not wearing masks when detaining or arresting people outdoors.
New Airbnb portal allows local governments to closely monitor listings

New Airbnb portal allows local governments to closely monitor listings

VANCOUVER — Airbnb is launching a new program for cities and tourist organizations aimed at helping them ensure compliance with local rules.