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Canada pledges $71 million in aid for Sudan, South Sudan and Central African Republic

Canada pledges $71 million in aid for Sudan, South Sudan and Central African Republic

OTTAWA — International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan has announced $71 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan and two neighbouring countries that are dealing with a large number of refugees in the wake of a violent crisis.
Union threatens to disrupt Liberal party convention if CRA doesn't offer 'fair' deal

Union threatens to disrupt Liberal party convention if CRA doesn't offer 'fair' deal

OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Revenue Agency workers says its members plan to show up at the Liberal Party of Canada's annual convention Thursday if their employer doesn't table a "fair offer.
Trudeau announces appointment of new senators for Newfoundland and Labrador, P.E.I.

Trudeau announces appointment of new senators for Newfoundland and Labrador, P.E.I.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that two new senators will join the upper chamber.
B.C. wildlife group shares tips on duckling dilemmas, as dozens of orphans brought in

B.C. wildlife group shares tips on duckling dilemmas, as dozens of orphans brought in

BURNABY, B.C. — A British Columbia animal rescue group is issuing tips for the public after dozens of orphan ducklings have been brought into its centre.
Lawyers charged by regulatory body after investigation into surveilling judge

Lawyers charged by regulatory body after investigation into surveilling judge

WINNIPEG — Two lawyers are facing charges under the Law Society of Manitoba after the regulatory body investigated complaints they hired a private investigator to surveil a judge who was hearing a case involving COVID-19 public health orders.
Canada joins U.S., Spain in trilateral agreement to ease irregular migration

Canada joins U.S., Spain in trilateral agreement to ease irregular migration

WASHINGTON — Canada is teaming up with the U.S. and Spain in an effort to create legal pathways for migrants and ease the burden of irregular migration in North America.
Canada sanctions Iran morality police officers, prison and drone company

Canada sanctions Iran morality police officers, prison and drone company

OTTAWA — Canada has slapped fresh sanctions on Iranian officials whom Ottawa blames for the arrest of Mahsa Amini, whose death sparked widespread anti-regime protests last September.
As Canada stays mum, which Commonwealth countries will put the King on their money?

As Canada stays mum, which Commonwealth countries will put the King on their money?

OTTAWA — Countries around the world whose currencies pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II now have a new monarch — and a decision to make about whether the King has a place on their money.
After overnight dress rehearsal, RCMP say they're ready to play key coronation role

After overnight dress rehearsal, RCMP say they're ready to play key coronation role

Londoners up in the early hours of Wednesday morning were treated to a full dress rehearsal of King Charles' coronation procession -- including five RCMP members riding just ahead of the gold state coach that will carry the King and Queen Consort to
In The News for May 3 : Families of Canada's Afghan advisers are pleading for help

In The News for May 3 : Families of Canada's Afghan advisers are pleading for help

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 May 3 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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