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Afghan MP forced to flee homeland pleads with Canada to do more to help refugees

Afghan MP forced to flee homeland pleads with Canada to do more to help refugees

OTTAWA — A member of Afghanistan’s Parliament forced to flee her homeland after the Taliban takeover last year is pleading with Canada to do more to help bring Afghan refugees to safety.
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B.C.'s drug decriminalization threshold based on police input: Bennett

B.C.'s drug decriminalization threshold based on police input: Bennett

OTTAWA — The federal government's decision on British Columbia's drug decriminalization threshold was based on police input, says Canada’s minister of mental health and addictions. Drug users in B.C. who possess up to a cumulative 2.
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Foreign affairs minister concerned by close calls between Chinese, Canadian aircraft

Foreign affairs minister concerned by close calls between Chinese, Canadian aircraft

QUEBEC — Chinese jets have endangered a Canadian military plane operating in Asia, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Thursday, adding that she would raise the issue with her Chinese counterpart.
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Institutions, police unprepared for convoy protest: chief who resigned amid criticism

Institutions, police unprepared for convoy protest: chief who resigned amid criticism

OTTAWA — Canada’s institutions and police services were unprepared for the scale of the “Freedom Convoy” protest, says Ottawa’s former police chief, who resigned amid heavy criticism of the force’s handling of the demonstration.
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Animal rights group asks Calgary Stampede parade marshal Kevin Costner to step aside

Animal rights group asks Calgary Stampede parade marshal Kevin Costner to step aside

CALGARY — An animal rights group says it has sent a letter to Kevin Costner urging him to step away from the Calgary Stampede. The Hollywood actor was named parade marshal for this year's event.
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Bill to create Canada Disability Benefit reintroduced but with few details

Bill to create Canada Disability Benefit reintroduced but with few details

OTTAWA — A federal bill to create a monthly benefit cheque for working-age Canadians with disabilities was reintroduced in the House of Commons on Thursday, but without any new details about who will qualify, how much they would get or when the money
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Federal public safety minister says proposed gun reforms not meant to target farmers

Federal public safety minister says proposed gun reforms not meant to target farmers

REGINA — Canada's public safety minister says a proposal to reform the country's gun laws isn't meant to target farmers or other rural gun owners who use firearms recreationally or to help keep wildlife off their properties.
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Procurement minister defends shipbuilding plan amid challenges

Procurement minister defends shipbuilding plan amid challenges

OTTAWA — Canada's procurement minister is defending the federal government's nearly $100-billion plan to build new coast guard and naval ships as delays, cost overruns and other emerging difficulties raise fresh questions about its long-term viabilit
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Quebec ombudsman finds 'shortcomings' in care at Montreal Children's Hospital

Quebec ombudsman finds 'shortcomings' in care at Montreal Children's Hospital

MONTREAL — Quebec's ombudsman on Thursday released a series of recommendations to the Montreal Children's Hospital after an investigation revealed numerous shortcomings at the facility, including infrequent monitoring of patients' vital signs post-su
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Ukrainians who've fled to Canada can now apply for government income support

Ukrainians who've fled to Canada can now apply for government income support

OTTAWA — Ukrainians who have fled to Canada due to the Russian invasion of their home country will begin receiving financial support from the federal government in the next five days, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said Thursday.
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