Politics

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has yet to issue mandate letters for his cabinet ministers, leaving those in new roles without clear marching orders two months after announcing an overhaul to his front bench.

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge is planning a spring trial for U.S. Sen.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson reiterated promises to cut taxes, spend new money on health care and tackle crime in her final announcement before Tuesday's election.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba voters head to the polls on Tuesday. Here is a list of the major events during the provincial election campaign: — Sept. 5: Premier Heather Stefanson calls an election for Oct. 3, the date set out in provincial law.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Actor and disability rights advocate Selma Blair on Monday helped President Joe Biden mark the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act , displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star

GATINEAU, Que. — Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan wiped away tears Monday morning when military prosecutors withdrew the final charge against him, bringing an end to the case.

OTTAWA — At least two Environment Canada meteorologists warned that linking Diwali fireworks to air pollution in an air quality advisory could be perceived as discriminatory, internal emails show, but the advisory was still published.

OTTAWA — The House of Commons will vote for a new Speaker Tuesday in a rare mid-session election.

OTTAWA — More than four years after Cameron Jay Ortis was charged with breaching Canada's secrets law, the former RCMP intelligence director is about to get his day in court. Ortis was taken into custody in Ottawa on Sept.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba New Democrats are ending their election campaign the way they started it — with a health-care promise in a suburban seat currently held by the Progressive Conservatives.