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Scheer remains on Conservatives' front bench as party readies for Parliament

Scheer remains on Conservatives' front bench as party readies for Parliament

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole unveiled Tuesday the list of who will sit on the Opposition front benches, ahead of the party's first caucus meeting since he won the leadership race last month.
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Tam says she will pay close attention to review of pandemic-warning system

Tam says she will pay close attention to review of pandemic-warning system

OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer says she won't get ahead of an independent review of the early-warning unit in her agency that's meant to flag potential pandemics. Dr.
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Quebec judge who asked woman to remove hijab in court offers apology

Quebec judge who asked woman to remove hijab in court offers apology

MONTREAL — A Quebec judge who refused to allow a Muslim woman to appear in court wearing a hijab apologized on Tuesday, more than five years after the incident occurred.
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From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said about getting kids back to classes.
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Bringing war criminals to justice and auto labour talks: In The News for Sept. 8

Bringing war criminals to justice and auto labour talks: In The News for Sept. 8

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Sept. 8 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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N.B. Tories, Liberals drop candidates after posts on LGBT community surface

N.B. Tories, Liberals drop candidates after posts on LGBT community surface

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — New Brunswick's two major political parties have each dropped a candidate in the provincial election after social media post about the LGBT community surfaced.
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Cleaner LNG one answer to climate change crisis, O'Regan tells investors

Cleaner LNG one answer to climate change crisis, O'Regan tells investors

OTTAWA — Canadian LNG is the best choice for global energy investors looking for sustainable and competitive natural gas production, Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan said Monday.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 7

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 7

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 3:43 p.m. EDT on Sept. 7, 2020: There are 132,136 confirmed cases in Canada.
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Former N.L. premier to resign seat, clearing way for bid by Premier Andrew Furey

Former N.L. premier to resign seat, clearing way for bid by Premier Andrew Furey

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's new Liberal premier says he is planning to run for his seat in the west coast riding that former premier Dwight Ball will soon vacate.
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Tam urges caution as daily cases of COVID-19 rise 25 per cent in last week

Tam urges caution as daily cases of COVID-19 rise 25 per cent in last week

OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health doctor says a slow but steady increase in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 is a cause for concern. Dr.
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