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City officials defend Ottawa police response as protest gridlock sparks criticism

City officials defend Ottawa police response as protest gridlock sparks criticism

Ottawa's mayor and police chief are defending the non-confrontational response to a days-long protest against COVID-19 measures that has paralyzed the national capital's downtown.
Freeland says budget needs to focus on economic growth, be mindful of high inflation

Freeland says budget needs to focus on economic growth, be mindful of high inflation

OTTAWA — Canada's finance minister laid out the broad strokes of this year's federal budget, saying she wants to boost the country's economic potential while minding inflation rates not seen in 30 years.
Murder trial begins, manslaughter plea rejected in Calgary police officer's death

Murder trial begins, manslaughter plea rejected in Calgary police officer's death

CALGARY — A man accused in the hit-and-run death of a police officer pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder Monday, but the Crown rejected his offer to admit to manslaughter instead.
Terry Fox 'above politics' so leave him out of protests: mayor of hero's hometown

Terry Fox 'above politics' so leave him out of protests: mayor of hero's hometown

PORT COQUITLAM, B.C.
Federal election cost estimated $630M, but many First Nations had no polling station

Federal election cost estimated $630M, but many First Nations had no polling station

OTTAWA — Last year’s federal election cost an estimated $630 million — more than the estimated $502-million bill for the 2019 poll — partly because of extra costs associated with the pandemic, according to Elections Canada.
Immigration processing times to return to standard in 2022: minister

Immigration processing times to return to standard in 2022: minister

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says the government will get back on track by the end of the year after COVID-19 caused a major backlog in the processing of immigration applications and long waits for people seeking status in Canada.
No cause yet for Vancouver house fire that killed three family members

No cause yet for Vancouver house fire that killed three family members

VANCOUVER — The smell of smoke lingered Monday after a house fire in Vancouver killed three members of the same family, including a child, and injured two others. Fire officials have yet to confirm what sparked the flames Sunday.
House of Commons pays tribute to ex-NDP leader Alexa McDonough, who died in January

House of Commons pays tribute to ex-NDP leader Alexa McDonough, who died in January

OTTAWA — Politicians of all stripes paid tribute in the House of Commons to Alexa McDonough on Monday, remembering her as a fearless advocate for social justice and a trailblazer for women in Canadian politics.
Tail cracks on military's new helicopters likely due to weight of equipment: DND

Tail cracks on military's new helicopters likely due to weight of equipment: DND

OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence is blaming an apparent design flaw for the cracks recently discovered in the tails of most of the military's new Cyclone helicopters.
Liberals, industry groups look to solve supply-chain issues, and prevent future woes

Liberals, industry groups look to solve supply-chain issues, and prevent future woes

OTTAWA — The federal transport minister says the government plans to create a suite of policy responses to help ease pandemic-strained supply chains and prevent future flare-ups.