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Woman was not seriously injured by horse at 'freedom convoy' protest: police watchdog

Woman was not seriously injured by horse at 'freedom convoy' protest: police watchdog

OTTAWA — The Ontario police watchdog says a woman who claimed she was injured by a police horse during the "freedom convoy" protest was not hurt seriously enough to warrant an investigation.
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Experts say masks still a top tool as Quebec considers prolonging mandate

Experts say masks still a top tool as Quebec considers prolonging mandate

MONTREAL — Quebec on Monday appeared to be the only province ready to buck the Canadian trend and prolong its mask mandate, as experts said face coverings are still an effective tool to limit COVID-19 transmission. Currently only Quebec, P.E.I.
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Feds consider definition of "fully vaccinated" in review of federal worker mandate

Feds consider definition of "fully vaccinated" in review of federal worker mandate

OTTAWA — The federal government will consider whether to include booster shots in the next version of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its workers, the Treasury Board said as it reviews the rules.
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Quebec court chief judge seeks access to sealed documents in secret trial case

Quebec court chief judge seeks access to sealed documents in secret trial case

MONTREAL — The chief judge of Quebec court has filed a motion with the Court of Appeal to get information under seal regarding a so-called secret trial held in the province and about which even she has been kept in the dark.
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'Robust' investments coming for North American defence: Anand

'Robust' investments coming for North American defence: Anand

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand is promising a "robust package of investments" for North America's aging defences in the coming months, as Ottawa faces growing pressure to boost military spending and work with Washington to protect the continen
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U.N. report on climate change 'sobering,' says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault

U.N. report on climate change 'sobering,' says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says a new report from the United Nations' climate agency shows the oil and gas sector "cannot do business as usual" even as the government is still considering approving a massive new offshore oil prod
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Quebec wildlife authorities say first cases of avian flu identified among wild birds

Quebec wildlife authorities say first cases of avian flu identified among wild birds

MONTREAL — Quebec wildlife authorities say the first three cases of bird flu in the province have been identified among wild birds.
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Facing labour shortages, Liberals loosen rules on foreign workers ahead of budget

Facing labour shortages, Liberals loosen rules on foreign workers ahead of budget

OTTAWA — Days before the Liberals release their latest spending plan, the federal government has eased rules on temporary foreign workers in some areas of the economy desperately in need of employees.
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Foreign Minister Joly in Finland as calls grow for Russian war crimes trial

Foreign Minister Joly in Finland as calls grow for Russian war crimes trial

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is condemning Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians as abhorrent and senseless and says new Canadian sanctions are coming against Russia as a result.
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Federal, Ontario governments invest $259M each in GM for Oshawa, CAMI facilities

Federal, Ontario governments invest $259M each in GM for Oshawa, CAMI facilities

OSHAWA, Ont. — The federal and Ontario governments are spending $259 million each to support production at General Motors facilities in the province, including an electric vehicle production line they say will be the first of its kind in the country.
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