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Idea that Hindi can alone unite India dangerous: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Sep 18 (PTI) Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, who is lodged in Tihar Jail, on Wednesday said the idea that Hindi alone can unite the people of the country is a dangerous trend. Chidambaram said while he supported the idea…
Some Canadian schools, colleges move to accommodate climate strikes
TORONTO — Students in Canada are expected to participate in climate events beginning this Friday, and some school boards are moving to allow — even encourage — them to miss class for the cause. The University of British Columbia, the…
Assisted-death lawsuit adjourned, government evidence widens eligibility: lawyer
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association and a woman with a degenerative illness have adjourned their lawsuit against the federal assisted-dying law after government evidence expanded eligibility for the procedure. The…
What we know — and what we don’t — about a vaping-related illness
Health officials in London, Ont., say they've diagnosed the first-known Canadian case of a vaping-related illness. Their counterparts in the United States have reported hundreds of confirmed and probable cases, including at least six…
International group takes pass on monitoring election due to limited resources
OTTAWA — An international body that specializes in monitoring elections is skipping this year's Canadian election due to limited resources despite questions and potential concerns about the role of third-party groups, cybersecurity and…
Some of what was said Friday about photo of Justin Trudeau in brownface
OTTAWA — Some of what was said Wednesday after a yearbook photo surfaced depicting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in brownface and clad in a turban and robes at an "Arabian Nights"-themed party in 2001: "This is part of the reflections we…
Tax credits or cash? Parties spar over what is best for parental benefits
OTTAWA — Is it better to be paid in credit or with cash? That's a question Liberals and Conservatives tusseled over Tuesday in the ongoing federal election competition for the votes of middle-class families. The Liberals promised an …
RCMP commissioner to answer questions about arrested intelligence director
OTTAWA — Top Mountie Brenda Lucki is to address the case of the RCMP employee charged with trying to disclose secret information today. The force's commissioner is giving a news conference at the force's headquarters in suburban Ottawa at…
Pro-oil and gas shirt incidents highlight lack of clarity in legislatures’ rules
TORONTO — Two recent incidents that saw visitors wearing pro-oil and gas shirts banned from touring the Senate have industry watchers questioning the clarity of rules at legislatures across Canada. Twice this month, visitors to parliament…
NDP’s Singh seeks urban support with housing billions, avoids deficit questions
OTTAWA — Jagmeet Singh continued his push to win progressive votes on Tuesday by promising an NDP government would invest billions of dollars in affordable housing to help Canadians struggling to make ends meet. The commitment was the…