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Parliament votes down Conservative motion against safe supply of drugs

Parliament votes down Conservative motion against safe supply of drugs

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has failed to persuade the House of Commons to condemn the Liberal government's approach to fighting drug addiction. In a vote of 209-113 Monday, MPs defeated a motion presented by Poilievre.
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Government to recognize historical significance of Canada's ban on Chinese immigrants

Government to recognize historical significance of Canada's ban on Chinese immigrants

OTTAWA — Parks Canada Minister Steven Guilbeault says the federal government has designated the 1923 ban on immigration by people of Chinese origin as an event of historical significance.
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Russia strikes Kyiv in daylight after hitting Ukraine's capital with series of nighttime barrages

Russia strikes Kyiv in daylight after hitting Ukraine's capital with series of nighttime barrages

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Explosions rattled Kyiv during daylight Monday as Russian ballistic missiles took aim at the Ukrainian capital, hours after a more common nighttime barrage of the city by drones and cruise missiles.
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Michael Chan sues CSIS, unidentified leakers, reporters

Michael Chan sues CSIS, unidentified leakers, reporters

TORONTO — A former Ontario cabinet minister is suing the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and unidentified employees who he alleges leaked classified information with the intent of harming his reputation.
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Yukon government announces aid for residents affected by spring flooding

Yukon government announces aid for residents affected by spring flooding

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says it's working to provide financial support and other help to residents and businesses hurt by ongoing flooding in the Klondike Valley.
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Bell CEO warns 'interventionist' regulations could lead telcos to curtail investments

Bell CEO warns 'interventionist' regulations could lead telcos to curtail investments

TORONTO — Bell Canada president and CEO Mirko Bibic warned Monday that increased regulation in Canada's telecommunications industry could prompt companies to scale back investment and make cuts to service for underserved communities.
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Manitoba politicians set to pass a host of new laws before heading into an election

Manitoba politicians set to pass a host of new laws before heading into an election

WINNIPEG — Manitoba politicians are working to pass many bills into law by Thursday — the last scheduled sitting before the summer break and the provincial election slated for Oct. 3.
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Russia issues arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham over Ukraine comments

Russia issues arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham over Ukraine comments

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's Interior Ministry on Monday issued an arrest warrant for U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham following his comments related to the fighting in Ukraine.
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Minister reviewing CBC's mandate with eye to making it less reliant on advertising

Minister reviewing CBC's mandate with eye to making it less reliant on advertising

OTTAWA — Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez said Monday he is starting to review the mandate for CBC and its French-language service Radio-Canada, including ways the government can bolster funding to the public broadcaster so it is less relia
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New Democrat MP says she is target of foreign interference by China

New Democrat MP says she is target of foreign interference by China

OTTAWA — New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan said Monday that Canada's spy agency has confirmed her long-held belief she is being targeted by the Chinese government, as the prime minister granted the NDP's wish to allow more party members to review top-secret
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