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B.C. salmon farm closure decision was necessary, says DFO amid court challenges

B.C. salmon farm closure decision was necessary, says DFO amid court challenges

VICTORIA — The federal government is standing by its decision not to renew licences for 15 open-net Atlantic salmon farms in British Columbia's Discovery Islands, despite recent court challenges.
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Trudeau mulls response to 'appalling and abhorrent' Uganda LGBTQ death-penalty bill

Trudeau mulls response to 'appalling and abhorrent' Uganda LGBTQ death-penalty bill

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on Uganda to repeal legislation the East African country passed this week to bring in a death penalty targeting members of the LGBTQ community.
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For Canada-U.S., close personal ties between leaders not necessary — but they help

For Canada-U.S., close personal ties between leaders not necessary — but they help

WASHINGTON — Hollywood has Ben and Jennifer. Music fans have Beyoncé and Jay-Z. But in Canadian politics right now, it's all about Justin and Joe.
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Supreme Court restores man's conviction despite police violation of Charter right

Supreme Court restores man's conviction despite police violation of Charter right

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has restored the conviction of an Ontario motorist who had been drinking, even though police made an unauthorized stop on a private driveway.
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An unbreakable friendship: A look at past U.S. presidential addresses to Parliament

An unbreakable friendship: A look at past U.S. presidential addresses to Parliament

OTTAWA — United States President Joe Biden is set to deliver a speech to Parliament on Friday, becoming the ninth president to address Canadians in Ottawa. Here's a look back at past presidential speeches and the eras that defined them. Aug.
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Pope Francis's tour came with a minimum $55-million price tag for Ottawa

Pope Francis's tour came with a minimum $55-million price tag for Ottawa

A family member of residential school survivors says the minimum $55-million price tag for the Pope’s visit to Canada last year feels like another slap in the face for Indigenous people.
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In The News for March 23: Liberal MP quits caucus amid Chinese interference claims

In The News for March 23: Liberal MP quits caucus amid Chinese interference claims

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 March 23 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Budget 2023 to detail crackdown on 'junk fees' for consumers: federal source

Budget 2023 to detail crackdown on 'junk fees' for consumers: federal source

OTTAWA — A federal source says the coming budget will detail how the Liberals plan to go after hidden or unexpected consumer fees, following the United States announcing its own crackdown on these charges.
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From pastries to policy, here's a look at a century of presidential visits to Canada

From pastries to policy, here's a look at a century of presidential visits to Canada

OTTAWA — It remains to be seen whether the president’s Irish eyes will be smiling in Ottawa this week, but Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau will almost certainly have a more pleasant get-together than the last visit by a U.S.
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Toronto MP Han Dong quits Liberal caucus amid Chinese interference allegations

Toronto MP Han Dong quits Liberal caucus amid Chinese interference allegations

OTTAWA — Han Dong, the member of Parliament at the centre of allegations of Chinese meddling in Canadian affairs, has resigned from the Liberal caucus and will sit as an Independent.
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