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Quebec suffering 'extremely difficult' wave of severe weather, minister says

Quebec suffering 'extremely difficult' wave of severe weather, minister says

QUÉBEC — Quebec is experiencing an “extremely difficult” period of climate-related disasters, Public Security Minister François Bonnardel said Wednesday, as residents across several regions cleaned up from another episode of severe rainfall.
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Trade minister criticizes higher U.S. softwood lumber duties as unfair, unwarranted

Trade minister criticizes higher U.S. softwood lumber duties as unfair, unwarranted

WASHINGTON — Canada's international trade minister is criticizing the U.S. Department of Commerce for nearly doubling duties on softwood lumber, saying the move is unfair and unwarranted. Minister Mary Ng said the U.S.
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Quebec to authorize early requests for MAID, won't wait for Ottawa to change law

Quebec to authorize early requests for MAID, won't wait for Ottawa to change law

QUÉBEC — Quebec says that starting this fall it will authorize early requests for medical assistance in dying from certain patients before their condition renders them incapable of giving consent.
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Immigration minister looking into revoking terror suspect's citizenship

Immigration minister looking into revoking terror suspect's citizenship

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he plans to look into whether the man accused of plotting a terror attack in Toronto should have his Canadian citizenship revoked.
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Retired Quebec judge Jacques Delisle, who pleaded guilty in wife's death, dies at 89

Retired Quebec judge Jacques Delisle, who pleaded guilty in wife's death, dies at 89

MONTREAL — Jacques Delisle, a retired Quebec judge who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in his wife's shooting death, has died at age 89.
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Homeland Security takes steps to tighten asylum rules at Canadian border

Homeland Security takes steps to tighten asylum rules at Canadian border

The number of migrants crossing between Canada and the United States is much smaller than at the U.S.-Mexico border, but recent increases have caught the attention of Republicans.
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In the news today: Convoy trial closing arguments continue, Sask. wildfire evacuation

In the news today: Convoy trial closing arguments continue, Sask. wildfire evacuation

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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B.C. fruit group, $50 million in debt to bank, files for creditor protection

B.C. fruit group, $50 million in debt to bank, files for creditor protection

PENTICTON, B.C.
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Phil Wizard introduced breaking to the world by taking gold medal, mentors say

Phil Wizard introduced breaking to the world by taking gold medal, mentors say

Breaking, also known as breakdancing, made its Olympic debut at the Paris Games, drawing huge audiences. But it might be the sport's last appearance as it's not part of the program at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.
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Canada's foreign worker program 'breeding ground' for modern slavery: report

Canada's foreign worker program 'breeding ground' for modern slavery: report

A UN special rapporteur cites reports of wage theft, long working hours with limited breaks and insufficient personal protective equipment.
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