Growing number of newcomers, refugees ending up homeless in Canada, studies say
OTTAWA — A growing number of newcomers to Canada are ending up in shelters or are finding themselves homeless, newly released government figures show.
Two new reports released this...
Canadian food supplies at risk if climate change not slowed, new UN report shows
OTTAWA — Canada will not be spared the impact of food shortages and price shocks if global warming is not kept below 2 degrees...
Ontario woman files suit on behalf of Canadians affected by Capital One data breach
TORONTO — A prominent Ontario personal injury law firm has filed a class action on behalf of Canadians affected by the massive Capital One data breach...
Electric car sales climb in wake of new $5,000 federal rebate program
OTTAWA — Canada’s new rebate program to help make electric cars cheaper appears to be showing early signs of stimulating sales but mostly in...
Ottawa keeping tabs as doctors sound alarm about cancer drug supply
OTTAWA — The federal health minister’s office says it is keeping a close watch on the supply of three generic cancer drugs as doctors raise serious concerns about the risk...
Committee ‘deeply disturbed’ by reports of coerced, forced sterilization
OTTAWA — The House of Commons health committee is calling on the federal government to investigate the problem of coerced or forced sterilization of women in Canada.
The...
Consular officials visit Canadian Michael Kovrig detained in China
OTTAWA — Consular officials in China have met for the 10th time with a detained Canadian, Global Affairs Canada said Monday.
The department said it cannot...