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Erin O'Toole says a Conservative government wouldn't cut foreign aid

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole reversed his predecessor's position on foreign aid spending Tuesday, saying that if elected, a Conservative government wouldn't cut that budget.

Mar 16, 2021 1:50 PM Read more >

'Disaster waiting to happen': probe finds staff at Montreal nursing home not at fault

MONTREAL — A joint investigation by three professional orders into the high number of COVID-19-related deaths at a Montreal long-term care home says management was more to blame than employees.

Mar 16, 2021 1:25 PM Read more >

Half of Canadians want vaccine ASAP and a rare find: In The News for March 16

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of March 16 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Mar 16, 2021 2:29 AM Read more >

Over half Canadians say monarchy is obsolete after Harry and Meghan's interview: Poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests just over half of Canadians believe the British monarchy is a relic that Canada should abandon, following Prince Harry and Meghan's explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Mar 16, 2021 2:05 AM Read more >

Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.

Mar 16, 2021 2:01 AM Read more >

New report details skilled trades earning, difference between men and women

OTTAWA — A new report finds that women in the skilled trades earn about half what men do, because they're concentrated in lower-paying fields.

Mar 16, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, March 16, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 124,640 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,151,305 doses given. Nationwide, 600,918 people or 1.

Mar 16, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, March 16, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. There are 913,047 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 913,047 confirmed cases (31,630 active, 858,922 resolved, 22,495 deaths).

Mar 16, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, March 15 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday March 15, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 124,640 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,151,305 doses given. Nationwide, 600,918 people or 1.

Mar 15, 2021 8:56 PM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, March 15, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 9:00 p.m. ET on Monday March 15, 2021. There are 913,047 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 913,047 confirmed cases (31,630 active, 858,922 resolved, 22,495 deaths).

Mar 15, 2021 7:06 PM Read more >