Canada’s ‘ugly face’ exposed with new measures on Xinjiang forced labour, China says

China is hitting back at Canada after Global Affairs imposed new measures aimed at ensuring Canada isn't complicit in the use of forced labour in China's Xinjiang region.

The review is being co-ordinated by the national intelligence office, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, and will be used as a foundation to develop policy.

The move to scrap the US$8-billion pipeline project was one of many moves to rescind former projects that were greenlighted by the former Donald Trump administration.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the schedule Friday evening after reaching an agreement with Republicans.

Despite not completing her term and resigning under a cloud of bullying accusations, Julie Payette appears on track to join other former governors general who get cushy perks.

Canada already requires those entering the country to self-isolate for 14 days. The suggested measure would require isolating at a hotel rather than at home.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will speak with newly inaugurated U.S. President Joe Biden this afternoon — the first opportunity for the two leaders to chart a fresh course for the Canada-U.S. relationship following four tumultuous years with Donald Trump.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will speak with newly inaugurated U.S. President Joe Biden this afternoon — the first opportunity for the two leaders to chart a fresh course for the Canada-U.S. relationship following four tumultuous years with Donald Trump.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with newly inaugurated U.S. President Joe Biden Friday in what was the first opportunity for the two leaders to chart a fresh course for the Canada-U.S. relationship after four tumultuous years with Donald Trump.

North Korea has a history of testing new U.S. administrations with missile launches and other provocations aimed at forcing the Americans back to the negotiating table.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today the CEO of Pfizer has personally assured him that the pharmaceutical company will send vaccine shots to Canada next month.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not apologizing for appointing Julie Payette, following a "scathing" review regarding allegations she fostered a "toxic" workplace.

Ministers and public health officials hold a news conference to provide an update on the COVID-19 situation in Canada.

China has granted Canadian officials in Beijing on-site virtual consular access to detained Canadian Michael Kovrig but not to his fellow detainee Michael Spavor, Global Affairs Canada said today.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is repeating his calls for economic retaliation after the U.S. cancelled the Keystone XL pipeline, or at least some compensation for TC Energy and the province for the loss of billions of dollars. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he spoke to the Queen this morning regarding the resignation of Julie Payette as governor general following reports she presided over a toxic work environment at Rideau Hall.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is looking at ways to strengthen the vetting process for the next governor general after his choice for the job — Julie Payette — resigned yesterday following reports she presided over a toxic work environment at Rideau Hall.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes questions from reporters a day after Julie Payette resigned as governor general after an outside workplace review of Rideau Hall found that she presided over a toxic work environment.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh takes questions from reporters.

The federal government made the announcement nine months after a mock police cruiser was used in the Nova Scotia mass killing that claimed the lives of 22 people.

The New York State Bar Association separately has opened an inquiry into whether he should be expelled from that organization, which is a voluntary membership organization.

The Intergovernmental Affairs Minister says the report, commissioned by the Privy Council Office which he oversees, came to "compelling" and "stark" conclusions.

A lawsuit launched against the Trudeau government by the former ambassador to Israel has reached a settlement — but neither party is willing to divulge any details.

Julie Payette might still want to debate the details of what exactly occurred inside Rideau Hall over the last three and a half years. But she apparently couldn't escape an increasingly obvious conclusion — that for her to continue as governor general would risk inflicting serious damage on the office.

Derek Sloan's chances of winning his seat again don't look good, whether he runs as an Independent or gets the help of Maxime Bernier's People's Party.

The federal government is suspending the sale of all surplus RCMP vehicles in the wake of a mass shooting last April in Nova Scotia in which the gunman used a replica police vehicle — purchased at an auction — during a rampage that left 22 people dead.

It's a striking contrast to Donald Trump's White House, which was the epicenter of no less than three separate outbreaks of COVID-19.

The prime minister told premiers Thursday that he will make the case for the project to U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday, but is focused on improving Canada-U.S. relations.

"The review of our legal options made it clear we can't prevent people from travelling to British Columbia," Premier John Horgan said in a statement, Thursday.

When U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order revoking the presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney suggested the project could still be up for negotiation, if only the federal government would get tough. What's the best strategy?