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Biden praises Trudeau as friend but other leaders remain mum on his resignation

Biden praises Trudeau as friend but other leaders remain mum on his resignation

The small number of foreign officials who publicly noted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's pending departure include the foreign ministers of Ireland and Japan.
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David Eby among premiers heading to Washington to tamp down Trump tariff threat

David Eby among premiers heading to Washington to tamp down Trump tariff threat

"Given the state of the federal government currently, the leadership on this file has come from the premiers across Canada, and so we're going to continue to do that work," said B.C. Premier David Eby.
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Trudeau travelling to Washington for former U.S. president Jimmy Carter's funeral

Trudeau travelling to Washington for former U.S. president Jimmy Carter's funeral

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office says he will attend former U.S. president Jimmy Carter's funeral in Washington, D.C. on January 9. Carter died Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
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Advocate urges empathy after Quebec woman allegedly abandons newborn outside in cold

Advocate urges empathy after Quebec woman allegedly abandons newborn outside in cold

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. — The director of a Quebec homeless shelter is urging empathy after a 38-year-old unhoused woman was charged for allegedly abandoning her newborn outside in the cold shortly after giving birth on the street on New Year's Day.
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Cargo ship stuck in St. Lawrence River for two weeks refloated on Tuesday

Cargo ship stuck in St. Lawrence River for two weeks refloated on Tuesday

MONTREAL — A ship that had been stuck in the St. Lawrence River northeast of Montreal since Christmas Eve was successfully refloated on Tuesday. The Canadian Coast Guard says the MV Maccoa has been escorted by tugboats to a dock at Sorel-Tracy, Que.
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As Liberals set up leadership race, members differ on how the leader should be picked

As Liberals set up leadership race, members differ on how the leader should be picked

OTTAWA — As the Liberal party begins charting a course for an expedited race to replace Justin Trudeau, some former party advisers are split on just how swift that race should be, and who exactly should pick the next leader.
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Ontario launches border-strengthening operation as Trump tariff threat looms

Ontario launches border-strengthening operation as Trump tariff threat looms

TORONTO — Ontario will beef up security along its border with the United States as part of its response to tariff threats from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday.
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Canada Post returns to full service for domestic parcels; letters still delayed

Canada Post returns to full service for domestic parcels; letters still delayed

OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has reinstated on-time service guarantees and returned to full service levels for domestic parcels after a strike brought deliveries to a halt last year.
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With the House of Commons prorogued, some key Liberal legislation may not pass

With the House of Commons prorogued, some key Liberal legislation may not pass

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon granted Justin Trudeau's request Monday to prorogue Parliament until Mar. 24, suspending activities of the House of Commons while the Liberals move to replace him as both Liberal Leader and prime minister.
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The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy

The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will step down after nearly a decade in power. Here are the key pieces of his political legacy.
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