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'We matter': Mohawks camp out on disputed land near Montreal to stop housing project

'We matter': Mohawks camp out on disputed land near Montreal to stop housing project

MONTREAL — Members of a Montreal-area First Nation's territory who are occupying a disputed parcel of land say they'll camp out "as long as it takes" to stop a proposed housing project.
Canada monitoring 'whole slew' of variants, says chief public health officer

Canada monitoring 'whole slew' of variants, says chief public health officer

OTTAWA — Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says the latest variant of interest in the COVID-19 pandemic has popped up in Canada in small numbers, but it's too early to know how widespread it is or what impact it could have.
Quebec urged to review police use of force on kids after video of violent arrest

Quebec urged to review police use of force on kids after video of violent arrest

MONTREAL — Opposition party Québec solidaire and a Black community group in Montreal are calling on the provincial government to introduce a policy governing how police interact with young, racialized people.
Nova Scotia premier on defensive over drunk driving charges he faced years ago

Nova Scotia premier on defensive over drunk driving charges he faced years ago

HALIFAX — Four days after revealing he was convicted of drunk driving as a young man, Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin faced more questions Thursday about his record and whether members of his caucus had faced similar allegations.
New Democrats want special prosecutor on residential schools, crimes against children

New Democrats want special prosecutor on residential schools, crimes against children

OTTAWA — For years, Inuit have watched a priest they say abused children for decades recline in comfortable retirement in France. Time for that to end, two New Democrat members of Parliament said Thursday.
2.1 million square kilometres covered: Nunavut reveals updated land-use proposal

2.1 million square kilometres covered: Nunavut reveals updated land-use proposal

IQALUIT, Nunavut — The Nunavut Planning Commission released its updated land-use proposal Thursday after years of consultation and earlier drafts. The plan, which covers 2.
Extending pandemic jobs program aimed to cost extra $600 million, PBO says

Extending pandemic jobs program aimed to cost extra $600 million, PBO says

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says extending a pandemic measure designed to avoid layoffs at companies will cost the federal treasury almost $600 million over three years.
Human rights complaint alleges First Nation adults with disabilities left behind

Human rights complaint alleges First Nation adults with disabilities left behind

WINNIPEG — Three human rights complaints have been filed against the federal government alleging systemic discrimination and a failure to provide proper services to First Nations adults with disabilities in Manitoba.
Annamie Paul begins to raise the curtain on Green party's critic portfolios

Annamie Paul begins to raise the curtain on Green party's critic portfolios

OTTAWA — Green Leader Annamie Paul has begun to unveil her "shadow cabinet" nine months into her tenure. Paul revealed seven names Wednesday evening, with plans to roll out the rest this week.
Wilson-Raybould not seeking re-election, blasts 'toxic and ineffective' Parliament

Wilson-Raybould not seeking re-election, blasts 'toxic and ineffective' Parliament

OTTAWA — Independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould will not seek re-election in the next federal campaign, saying in a letter to her constituents on Thursday that Parliament has become "toxic and ineffective" during her time in politics.