National News

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 Wednesday, July 20, 2022 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

OTTAWA — The next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada will be named Sept. 10. Here's a look at how the voting process will work: Mail-in ballots: Party members who have a valid membership as of June 3 will be able to vote.

OTTAWA — The federal government has found itself defending what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called an absolutely unacceptable decision in recent weeks — to grant a Canadian company an exemption on Russian sanctions.

In a warehouse just outside Toronto, furniture makers put final touches on historic pieces that are to be part of Pope Francis' journey to Canada.

OTTAWA — Roman Baber is asking Conservative party members to give him a second look — not just think of him as their second choice.

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $20 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Friday, July 22, will be an estimated $25 million. The Canadian Press

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Attorney General David Eby has announced his bid to become the province's next premier, saying he has secured the support of a large majority of New Democrat members of the legislature.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau understands the public's frustration and disgust with Hockey Canada. He shares many of those same feelings.

BOWEN ISLAND, B.C. — Boosted coast guard facilities and increased safeguards for Canada's coastal environments are part of an expanded $3.5-billion marine program that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dubbed the "Oceans Protection Plan 2.0.

OTTAWA — Many First Nations are preparing to mark significant anniversaries of their treaty relationships with the Crown in coming years, but a government briefing document says Ottawa has no plan to commemorate the treaties.