National News

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced more weapons for Ukraine on Friday as people rallied across Canada to mark 365 days of death and violence since Russia's invasion began.

VANCOUVER — A proposed class-action lawsuit accuses the British Columbia government of "sexism and genocide" over a decades-long practice of coercing Indigenous women into sterilization and abortions. The lawsuit filed in B.C.

OTTAWA — Canada's auditor general will review the contracts awarded by the federal government to McKinsey & Company. A spokesperson for the independent agency confirmed to The Canadian Press on Friday that planning for the review is underway.

OTTAWA — The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is suspending a controversial program to replace older trucks servicing the port for at least another nine months while it reassesses its plans.

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre denounced a German politician Friday after several Tory MPs were criticized for meeting with her while she was in Canada earlier in the week.

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OTTAWA — The National Capital Commission says the Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest outdoor skating rink, will not open this season due to warm temperatures, leaving some Ottawa residents disappointed.

QUEBEC — The Quebec government has tabled a bill that would make it illegal for someone who commits sexual assault to claim parental rights if the rape produces a child.

OTTAWA — Canada's overworked disaster assistance program is being overhauled so that future projects would only be eligible for aid if they take into account the need to adapt to climate change.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is bothered that Google is limiting access to news for some Canadians.