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Trudeau says he will lead party into next election despite caucus revolt

Trudeau says he will lead party into next election despite caucus revolt

OTTAWA — One day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was presented with a letter from some of his MPs asking for his resignation, he made crystal clear he is not going anywhere.
Trudeau announces massive drop in immigration targets as Liberals make major pivot

Trudeau announces massive drop in immigration targets as Liberals make major pivot

OTTAWA — The federal government slashed immigration targets to levels that will flatten population growth as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admitted Thursday the government did not get the balance right after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Facts about the B.C. Greens who could be kingmakers in the legislature

Facts about the B.C. Greens who could be kingmakers in the legislature

VICTORIA — Two Green Party legislators could hold the balance of power in British Columbia after Saturday's provincial election gave neither the NDP nor the B.C. Conservatives a majority of seats after the initial count.
Quebec says it's ready to start accepting advanced MAID requests as of Oct. 30

Quebec says it's ready to start accepting advanced MAID requests as of Oct. 30

MONTREAL — Quebec's Health Department says it will be ready to meet the expected demand for advanced applications for medical assistance in dying when it begins accepting those requests next week. Dr.
'Just horrible': Manitoba man who killed partner, 2 children sentenced to life

'Just horrible': Manitoba man who killed partner, 2 children sentenced to life

WINNIPEG — A woman told court Thursday that years of counselling and medications have failed to keep away nightmares about the gruesome killings of her daughter and two young grandchildren. Tammi St.
5 million adults without primary care, surgeries returning to normal: CIHI report

5 million adults without primary care, surgeries returning to normal: CIHI report

TORONTO — Eight-three per cent of adults in this country have a regular primary-care provider, but that still leaves 5.4 million adults without one, a new report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information says.
In the news today: Trudeau to announce major drop in immigration

In the news today: Trudeau to announce major drop in immigration

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
How a Montreal school reignited a debate over secularism and Bill 21 in Quebec

How a Montreal school reignited a debate over secularism and Bill 21 in Quebec

MONTREAL — An investigation into a climate of fear at a Montreal primary school has reignited a debate about secularism in Quebec's education system, with the provincial government pledging to consider new measures to keep religion out of classrooms.
Alberta, Ottawa discuss funding for homelessness, more talks expected in coming days

Alberta, Ottawa discuss funding for homelessness, more talks expected in coming days

EDMONTON — The federal housing minister and the Alberta minister in charge of the file have spoken about funding to tackle encampments and homelessness.
Liberals attempt show of unity after tense caucus meeting with Trudeau

Liberals attempt show of unity after tense caucus meeting with Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told his MPs Wednesday that he would reflect on what they had to say in a three-hour caucus meeting where some Liberals confronted him about his leadership.