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U.S. warns Canada, again, that it's not happy about proposed digital services tax

U.S. warns Canada, again, that it's not happy about proposed digital services tax

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Trade Representative's office has once again made its feelings clear about Canada's plan to implement a controversial new tax on digital services.
First Nation health ombudsperson's office to be established in Saskatchewan

First Nation health ombudsperson's office to be established in Saskatchewan

SASKATOON — An ombudsperson's office being created in Saskatchewan will be the first in Canada to help address racism against Indigenous people trying to get health-care services.
U.S. envoy Cohen discusses co-operation on Ukraine, convoy protest aftermath

U.S. envoy Cohen discusses co-operation on Ukraine, convoy protest aftermath

OTTAWA — Shortly before his president announced new sanctions against Russia, and a short walk from the aftermath of the antigovernment protests that paralyzed Ottawa and key border crossings, the American ambassador to Canada saw a connection. U.S.
Conservatives end boycott of Parliament's national security committee

Conservatives end boycott of Parliament's national security committee

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are ending their boycott of a special national security and intelligence committee made up of MPs and senators.
Vaccines, masks required at universities despite broader relaxing of restrictions

Vaccines, masks required at universities despite broader relaxing of restrictions

TORONTO — Several Canadian universities are maintaining COVID-19 precautions such as vaccine mandates and masking for in-person classes even as governments roll back pandemic restrictions.
'Left in the dark.' Nova Scotia premier frustrated with mass shooting inquiry

'Left in the dark.' Nova Scotia premier frustrated with mass shooting inquiry

HALIFAX — The commissioners leading the inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting that claimed 22 lives in Nova Scotia began their first day of hearings on the defensive Tuesday after Premier Tim Houston accused them of disrespecting the victims' families.
'Safety shattered': N.S. mass shooting inquiry hears about impact on mental health

'Safety shattered': N.S. mass shooting inquiry hears about impact on mental health

HALIFAX — The federal-provincial inquiry investigating the 2020 mass murder in Nova Scotia heard Tuesday from experts who talked about the tragedy's impact on the mental health of Nova Scotians and lingering feelings of loss, anger and frustration.
Ottawa's Rideau Centre mall reopens after police incident sparks evacuation

Ottawa's Rideau Centre mall reopens after police incident sparks evacuation

Ottawa police cleared the return of shoppers and staff to Ottawa's largest mall after the building was evacuated Tuesday, just hours after it was able to reopen following a three-week long occupation of the city's downtown core.
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond

The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond

OTTAWA — The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, in Ottawa and various locations across Canada, on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. All times eastern: 2:45 p.m.
Quebec finance minister to table budget on March 22 that will address inflation woes

Quebec finance minister to table budget on March 22 that will address inflation woes

Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard says he will table a provincial budget on March 22.