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MPs move to convene emergency Islamophobia summit before August

OTTAWA — Federal lawmakers are calling on the government to convene an emergency summit on Islamophobia by the end of July.

Jun 11, 2021 1:33 PM Read more >

Newborn daughter's death inspires MP's bill on bereavement leave for parents

OTTAWA — For Conservative MP Tom Kmiec, his bill to give parents more time off after the death of a child is personal.

Jun 11, 2021 12:31 PM Read more >

Details on Canada's vaccine sharing plan coming Sunday, up to 100 million doses

CARBIS BAY, CORNWALL, ENGLAND — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will wait until an international summit with his democratic peers concludes before providing any details on how Canada will make up to 100 million vaccine doses available to countries not

Jun 11, 2021 11:46 AM Read more >

Top court orders files tied to Sherman murder case unsealed, citing public interest

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a trove of files related to murder victims Barry and Honey Sherman be unsealed and opened to public access.

Jun 11, 2021 11:28 AM Read more >

Meng applies for publication ban on HSBC materials obtained via Hong Kong court

VANCOUVER — Huawei's chief financial officer is seeking a publication ban on new evidence that her legal team wants to introduce in her fight against extradition to the United States.

Jun 11, 2021 10:53 AM Read more >

Donors' conference for Venezuelan refugees hosted by Canada aims to raise $1.44B

OTTAWA — A conference Canada will host next week for donors to Venezuelan refugees will highlight key challenges six million asylum seekers are facing and raise funds to address these challenges, Global Affairs Canada's assistant deputy minister said

Jun 11, 2021 10:26 AM Read more >

Mother of suspect in London attack praying for victims and their family

The mother of the man accused of driving down and killing a Muslim family in London, Ont., says she is "deeply grieved by the horrific tragedy.

Jun 11, 2021 10:21 AM Read more >

Reopening worries and wake of sorrow: In The News for June 11

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 June 11 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Jun 11, 2021 1:30 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, June 11, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 04:00 a.m. ET on Friday, June 11, 2021. There are 1,398,274 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,398,274 confirmed cases (19,253 active, 1,353,148 resolved, 25,873 deaths).

Jun 11, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, June 11, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 04:00 a.m. ET on Friday, June 11, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 471,196 new vaccinations administered for a total of 27,715,799 doses given. Nationwide, 3,717,945 people or 9.