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Ex-PQ leader and sex offender André Boisclair refused therapy in jail, denied parole

MONTREAL — Former Parti Québécois leader André Boisclair has been denied release from jail in a decision issued this week, his first chance at parole after serving one-sixth of his sentence for sex crimes against two young men.

Nov 16, 2022 1:44 PM Read more >

Canada adds new sanctions against Iran as crackdown on protests continues

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has announced a fifth package of economic sanctions against Iran as the country continues its crackdown on human-rights protesters.

Nov 16, 2022 1:27 PM Read more >

Trudeau extends Ukraine military training, Poland says no signs of 'intentional' hit

NUSA DUA, Indonesia — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is extending Canada's training mission of Ukrainian soldiers after reports that a missile killed two people in Poland on Tuesday, though world leaders are urging calm as early findings suggest it wa

Nov 16, 2022 12:50 PM Read more >

National emergency alert test set to take place Wednesday

TORONTO — A Canada-wide test of the national emergency alert system is set to take place today. Canadians can expect test alert messages over television, radio, and compatible wireless devices, including cellphones, at 1:55 p.m.

Nov 16, 2022 9:23 AM Read more >

G20 leaders end summit with pledges aligned with Trudeau government's agenda

NUSA DUA, Indonesia — The world's largest economies closed the G20 summit on Wednesday with strong condemnation of Russia and a pledge to deepen collaboration aimed at preventing another pandemic.

Nov 16, 2022 8:32 AM Read more >

Montreal launches biodiversity pledge for cities ahead of United Nations conference

Montreal's mayor is launching a challenge to other cities to commit to protecting biodiversity as it prepares to host a major United Nations conference next month.

Nov 16, 2022 3:00 AM Read more >

In The News for Nov. 16: Will Canada's inflation rate climb even higher?

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 Nov. 16 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Nov 16, 2022 2:15 AM Read more >

Canadians divided on Ottawa's plan to admit more immigrants: poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the vast majority of Canadians are worried about how the federal Liberal government's plan to dramatically increase immigration levels over the next few years will affect housing and government services.

Nov 16, 2022 2:00 AM Read more >

Canadian manufacturer of electrical towers offers to help Ukraine restore power

RIGA, Latvia — With Ukraine's power grid coming under almost daily attack by Russian forces, the country's main energy company has expressed interest in electrical equipment produced by a Canadian firm. Tower Solutions has factories in Granby, Que.