Beyond Local

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A court has seen video of a Calgary pastor encouraging truckers to keep blocking the Canada-U.S. border to protest COVID-19 restrictions because the world was watching.

OTTAWA — Canada's new special representative on combating Islamophobia said Wednesday that she is sorry that her words have hurt Quebecers.

Sahaya Sanjai Gomez, 36, will serve 12 months of probation.

OTTAWA — The NDP is calling on a House of Commons committee to expand its study of federal contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company and include other consulting firms that have received large contracts.

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy lost steam as 2022 drew a close, setting the stage for a continued slowdown this year as high interest rates weigh on spending.

TORONTO — A report from an investor-focused advocacy group raises questions about how well some of Canada's biggest investors are meeting their climate commitments.

OTTAWA — The NDP is accusing the Liberals of basing their sanctions regime on "political theatre" as data suggest few funds have been frozen and none have been seized.

OTTAWA — The Conservative party has set a fundraising record for a non-election year under the new leadership of Pierre Poilievre, and it is outpacing other federal parties.

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament will vote this afternoon on whether Ottawa should start a refugee program to resettle 10,000 Uyghurs fleeing persecution in China.