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No legal justification for use of Emergencies Act, civil liberties group tells court

No legal justification for use of Emergencies Act, civil liberties group tells court

OTTAWA — A national civil liberties group told a federal judge Monday the federal government has not clearly spelled out proper legal justification for its use of the Emergencies Act early last year in response to protests in the national capital and
Stabbings prompt Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek to announce new transit safety measures

Stabbings prompt Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek to announce new transit safety measures

Calgary announced a new action plan Monday to make its transit system safer after two women were stabbed last week at a light rail transit station.
NASA, CSA name Jeremy Hansen to be first Canadian to encircle the moon

NASA, CSA name Jeremy Hansen to be first Canadian to encircle the moon

HOUSTON — A square-jawed fighter pilot from southwestern Ontario donned the mantle of Canada's newest space hero Monday as his country joined the United States in a bid to usher in a new era of daring global adventures beyond the moon and the stars.
DeSantis signs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit

DeSantis signs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Monday, giving the governor another legislative victory as he prepares a campaign for president.
Trudeau says orderly immigration system is needed after deaths of eight migrants

Trudeau says orderly immigration system is needed after deaths of eight migrants

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reiterating the importance of an orderly immigration system as police investigate the deaths of eight migrants, including two toddlers, in the Mohawk territory of Akwesasne last week.
Jailed US reporter's defense appeals his arrest in Russia

Jailed US reporter's defense appeals his arrest in Russia

MOSCOW (AP) — Lawyers representing an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal arrested in Russia on espionage charges have appealed his arrest, a court in Moscow announced Monday.
Who is running to be Toronto's mayor? A look at some of the high-profile candidates

Who is running to be Toronto's mayor? A look at some of the high-profile candidates

The race to replace John Tory, who stepped down as Toronto's mayor after an affair with a staffer, officially kicked off Monday as nominations opened.
Congressman: US support for aid to Ukraine is 'overwhelming'

Congressman: US support for aid to Ukraine is 'overwhelming'

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The head of the U.S.
Ottawa may have to adjust future help for Ukrainian refugees: immigration minister

Ottawa may have to adjust future help for Ukrainian refugees: immigration minister

CALGARY — Canada may have to consider updating future supports for Ukrainians seeking refuge from war, federal Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said Monday.
Ex-NDP member axed from Ontario caucus says he's participating in misconduct probe

Ex-NDP member axed from Ontario caucus says he's participating in misconduct probe

ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. — A former NDP member of provincial parliament in Ontario who was axed from caucus this past weekend says he's fully participating in an independent investigation.
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