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Federal Conservatives call for special Commons study of Canada-U.S. relations

Federal Conservatives call for special Commons study of Canada-U.S. relations

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives called Thursday for a special House of Commons committee to study Canada-U.S. relations, a move that appeared to win tacit support from the Liberal foreign affairs minister.
Raises from pay equity law to land three years after rules take effect, watchdog says

Raises from pay equity law to land three years after rules take effect, watchdog says

OTTAWA — Canada's pay equity commissioner says the first raises under soon-to-be-enacted legislation should happen by 2024.
Doctors fear an impending wave of cancer patients after COVID-19 delays

Doctors fear an impending wave of cancer patients after COVID-19 delays

MONTREAL — While the prospect of mass vaccination has raised hopes of the COVID-19 crisis soon waning, oncologists and cancer researchers say one of its grim legacies may be a lingering increase in cancer mortality rates.
Remote care saving grace for many COVID patients, hospitals; oxygen monitoring vital

Remote care saving grace for many COVID patients, hospitals; oxygen monitoring vital

TORONTO — One saving grace amid the devastation of COVID-19 has been that the vast majority of those infected are able to recover at home, allowing hospitals to cope with what would otherwise have been a system-crushing onslaught of ill, contagious p
After Canada's Proud Boys decision, U.S. lawmakers debate response to Capitol riots

After Canada's Proud Boys decision, U.S. lawmakers debate response to Capitol riots

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers in the United States are hearing chilling warnings about the growing threat of domestic extremism after last month's riots on Capitol Hill.
RCMP body cameras to cost $131 million over five years: budget officer

RCMP body cameras to cost $131 million over five years: budget officer

OTTAWA — As Mounties move forward to outfit officers with body-worn cameras, the parliamentary budget officer estimates it will cost $131 million over five years.
'One of the biggest Black settlements in Western Canada' has rich history

'One of the biggest Black settlements in Western Canada' has rich history

There isn't much left in Amber Valley. There's a community hall, a few homes and a cemetery. Former residents say people driving by on the highway might not even notice it's there.
Work-from-home tax deduction could cost feds $260 million in lost revenue, PBO says

Work-from-home tax deduction could cost feds $260 million in lost revenue, PBO says

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says the federal government could lose out on $260 million from a simplified federal tax measure to let Canadians write off working from home due to the pandemic.
Vaccine doses cross million and 'Schitt's Creek' nominated: In The News for Feb. 4

Vaccine doses cross million and 'Schitt's Creek' nominated: In The News for Feb. 4

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 Feb. 4 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Feds ramp up efforts to help residents of Hong Kong immigrate to, stay in Canada

Feds ramp up efforts to help residents of Hong Kong immigrate to, stay in Canada

OTTAWA — The federal government is moving forward on efforts to help citizens of Hong Kong remain in Canada rather than return home amid China's clampdown on democracy.
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