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Anne McLellan has informed the federal and provincial governments that she supports the decision to call a public inquiry, but is unable to commit the time required to carry out an inquiry commissioner's responsibilities.

In a U.S. election year that has seen the coronavirus pandemic upend primary voting as well as the conventions of the two political parties, the vice-presidential pick might be more widely anticipated than in past years. Democratic nominee Joe Biden is expected to make his choice some time in the coming week.

In a U.S. election year that has seen the coronavirus pandemic upend primary voting as well as the conventions of the two political parties, the vice-presidential pick might be more widely anticipated than in past years. Democratic nominee Joe Biden is expected to make his choice some time in the coming week.

In a U.S. election year that has seen the coronavirus pandemic upend primary voting as well as the conventions of the two political parties, the vice-presidential pick might be more widely anticipated than in past years. Democratic nominee Joe Biden is expected to make his choice this week.

In a U.S. election year that has seen the coronavirus pandemic upend primary voting as well as the conventions of the two political parties, the vice-presidential pick might be more widely anticipated than in past years. Democratic nominee Joe Biden is expected to make his choice some time in the coming week.

Bhupinder "Roger" Sarna, has been fined $20,000 for obstructing an investigation by Alberta's election commissioner.

Two U.S. astronauts about to make the first splashdown return in 45 years said they'll have seasick bags ready to use if needed.

Two U.S. astronauts about to make the first splashdown return in 45 years said they'll have seasick bags ready to use if needed.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government plans to move out-of-work Canadians into the employment insurance system and provide parallel support for millions of people who are set to exhaust their emergency pandemic aid, and who don't have EI to fall back on.

Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci resisted efforts by Republicans to criticize recent protests against racial injustice while pushing back on their continued promotion of hydroxycholoroquine as a possible coronavirus remedy in Congress on Friday.

Ministers and public health officials will update Canadians on the latest measures the federal government is taking to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Residents of Ontario can download a new app that can tell them whether they have been around someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 over the previous two weeks. But while government officials say the goal is to make the contact notification app available across the country, they could not say when it will be available in other provinces.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is at the Public Health Agency of Canada headquarters to meet employees and take reporters' questions.

Health officials have tracked a salmonella outbreak in Canada reported earlier this week to red onions imported from the United States and are asking residents of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario to avoid any products that contain them.

Many small businesses have reopened after pandemic closures but are far from their normal sales. Some, like a family salon in Brampton, Ont., are counting on rent relief to survive.

Many small businesses have reopened after pandemic closures but are far from their normal sales. Some, like a family salon in Brampton, Ont., are counting on rent relief to survive.

Canada's economy expanded by 4.5 per cent in May, a strong bounceback from the low hit in April, but still 15 per cent below the level it was at in February, before COVID-19 hit.

As more and more non-political players turn away from the oilsands, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has responded with pugilistic rhetoric.

Air Canada is reporting a $1.75 billion loss in its latest quarter as revenues plummeted 89 per cent as a result of the grounding of most flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Britain imposed a tougher lockdown in parts of northern England after a rise in the rate of novel coronavirus transmission, while Hong Kong announced elections for its legislature will be postponed due to a spike in cases. Here's what's happening in Canada and the rest of the world on Friday.

Twitter says the hackers responsible for a recent high-profile breach used the phone to fool the social media company's employees into giving them access.

A British man, a Florida man and a Florida teen hacked the Twitter accounts of prominent politicians, celebrities and technology moguls to scam people around the globe out of more than $100,000 US in bitcoin, authorities said Friday.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced Friday that the government will postpone highly anticipated legislative elections by one year, citing a worsening coronavirus outbreak in the semi-autonomous Chinese region.

Western University students Fauzia Agbonhin, Sharon Igie-Ogiugo and Jessica Omorodion say it's been difficult navigating being Black at a predominately white school. They all say they code-switch or change their behaviour when interacting with their white peers. It's an act of self-preservation, they say.

In many ways, Trudeau has been the opposite of Stephen Harper, who seemed to see risks and potential enemies everywhere and subsequently prioritized control and discipline. But he has also shown how a lack of caution can lead to unnecessary wounds.

Facing financial ruin due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada's language schools have proposed an ambitious plan to bring 40,000 foreign students into Canada over the next few months to learn English and French.

Grade 10 history class barely touched on BIPOC issues and perspectives, writes Toronto high school student Nasima Fancy.

Regardless of what U.S. President Donald Trump tweets, November's election is not going to be delayed — and Trump knows it. So what's the real motivation behind his behaviour? Keith Boag considers the options.

Today is the submission deadline for the three aerospace firms bidding for the right to build Canada's next fighter jet. By all accounts, U.S. defence giants Lockheed Martin and Boeing, and Swedish aircraft-maker Saab, have handed in their proposals.

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the role 'binners' play in diverting plastic from landfills and how offshore wind power could soon save energy consumers money.

Four international students say they are fighting a B.C. flight school for a refund, claiming ongoing delays in their pilot training eventually led them to study elsewhere.

Air Transat plans to cancel all flights from Western Canada to sun destinations and the United States this winter, with refunds en route to customers — a policy about-face in the COVID-19 era.

The At Issue discusses whether the testimony of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his chief of staff Katie Telford did enough to quash the WE Charity controversy. Plus, the panellists talk about what the way forward for this government is.

Players and coaches from the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz knelt alongside one another before the first game of the NBA restart on Thursday night, an unprecedented image for the league in unprecedented times.

Players and coaches from the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz knelt alongside one another before the first game of the NBA restart on Thursday night, an unprecedented image for the league in unprecedented times.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his chief of staff, Katie Telford, faced a grilling Thursday from MPs probing the federal government's decision to task WE Charity with running a $900 million student grant program. Here are the key exchanges.