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Muslim council cancels meeting with Trudeau over Liberal stance on hate crimes, Gaza

Muslim council cancels meeting with Trudeau over Liberal stance on hate crimes, Gaza

OTTAWA — The National Council of Canadian Muslims abruptly cancelled a meeting Monday with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, accusing his government of failing to protect Palestinians or take "tangible action" against hate crimes.
An Iranian drug kingpin, Canadian Hells Angels and a U.S. murder plot

An Iranian drug kingpin, Canadian Hells Angels and a U.S. murder plot

OTTAWA — An Iranian drug trafficker allegedly plotted with two Canadian members of the Hells Angels to murder people in Maryland in early 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice said Monday.
Foreign spies looking to exploit information from interference inquiry, lawyer warns

Foreign spies looking to exploit information from interference inquiry, lawyer warns

OTTAWA — The sophisticated spy agencies of Canada's adversaries will be closely watching the federal inquiry into foreign interference for "every bit of information" they can exploit, a lawyer for the commission warned Monday.
Ottawa to offer universities, colleges low-cost loans to build new student housing

Ottawa to offer universities, colleges low-cost loans to build new student housing

OTTAWA — Post-secondary institutions will be able to apply for low-interest loans to build student housing starting this fall, Housing Minister Sean Fraser says.
In the news today: MPs return to parliament and election interference inquiry begins

In the news today: MPs return to parliament and election interference inquiry begins

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Toronto entrepreneur Mohammad Al Zaibak appointed to fill Ontario Senate vacancy

Toronto entrepreneur Mohammad Al Zaibak appointed to fill Ontario Senate vacancy

OTTAWA — Toronto entrepreneur Mohammad Al Zaibak is the latest addition to Canada's Senate.
Canadians gather to say a final goodbye to former NDP leader Ed Broadbent

Canadians gather to say a final goodbye to former NDP leader Ed Broadbent

OTTAWA — Canada's first provincial First Nations premier singled out Ed Broadbent as a beacon of civility in politics Sunday as generations of political leaders gathered to bid a final goodbye to the left-leaning luminary.
Poilievre vows to cut funds to UN agency amid reports of staff role in Oct. 7 attacks

Poilievre vows to cut funds to UN agency amid reports of staff role in Oct. 7 attacks

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told caucus members on Sunday he plans to slash funding to a United Nations agency that supports Palestinians amid allegations some of its staff played a role in last October's terrorist attacks against I
'Things are not OK': Priest prays for N.W.T. crash victims and first responders

'Things are not OK': Priest prays for N.W.T. crash victims and first responders

FORT SMITH, N.W.T. — A priest asked his congregation to pray for victims and first responders at a church service in Fort Smith on Sunday days, after six people died in a tragic plane crash.
Lawyer confirms former NHL player Alex Formenton facing charges in London, Ont.

Lawyer confirms former NHL player Alex Formenton facing charges in London, Ont.

LONDON, Ont. — Pro hockey player Alex Formenton, a former member of the NHL's Ottawa Senators who currently plays in Switzerland, has been charged by police in London, Ont., his lawyer said Sunday.