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Poilievre pledges to fix broken access-to-information system, release more faster

Poilievre pledges to fix broken access-to-information system, release more faster

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pledging to fix the federal access-to-information system to speed up response times and release more information.
Grieving parents said they were told to pay $200 to meet Quebec minister

Grieving parents said they were told to pay $200 to meet Quebec minister

QUEBEC — The Coalition Avenir Québec is again being forced to defend its fundraising methods, after the parents of a woman killed in a 2017 car crash said the party offered access to the provincial transport minister for $100 per person.
Local news cuts at Bell come after it was granted $40M in regulatory relief: St-Onge

Local news cuts at Bell come after it was granted $40M in regulatory relief: St-Onge

OTTAWA — As Bell Media blamed regulators and policymakers for its decision to announce a fresh round of layoffs Thursday, federal and provincial politicians accused the company of unnecessarily killing off local journalism.
Dental providers aren't smiling about reimbursement under federal plan

Dental providers aren't smiling about reimbursement under federal plan

OTTAWA — Some dentists and hygienists fear they won't be fairly paid for services under a new federal dental plan, and they worry it will jeopardize the success of the massive program.
Homebuilders group pushing for 30-year mortgages to boost construction in Canada

Homebuilders group pushing for 30-year mortgages to boost construction in Canada

OTTAWA — The group that represents residential builders in Canada wants Ottawa to offer a 30-year amortization period for insured mortgages on new homes.
Culture minister denounces U.S. candidate's torching of Quebec author's book

Culture minister denounces U.S. candidate's torching of Quebec author's book

Quebec Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe is denouncing the burning of a local author's book by a prospective U.S. Republican lawmaker.
Protectionist policy promises in U.S. election will be a challenge: Alberta premier

Protectionist policy promises in U.S. election will be a challenge: Alberta premier

WASHINGTON — Premier Danielle Smith says no matter the outcome of the United States election, there will be challenges for Canada and Alberta.
Quebec cites 'social peace' to extend notwithstanding clause on secularism law

Quebec cites 'social peace' to extend notwithstanding clause on secularism law

QUEBEC — The Quebec government tabled legislation Thursday to continue shielding the province's secularism law — known as Bill 21 — from court challenges over Charter violations.
Ceremony marks first anniversary of Quebec daycare bus crash that killed two children

Ceremony marks first anniversary of Quebec daycare bus crash that killed two children

LAVAL — Two white balloons floated into the sky on Thursday, as a community north of Montreal gathered to remember two young children who were killed exactly a year earlier when a bus smashed through the front of a Montreal-area daycare.
Tory MP walks back comments on First Nations water plants amid criticism

Tory MP walks back comments on First Nations water plants amid criticism

OTTAWA — After drawing criticism earlier this week for saying that some First Nations are burning down water treatment plants because of the federal Liberal government, a Conservative MP is now walking back his comments.