A tearful Michelle Côté, whose father died as a result of asbestos exposure, thanked the federal government, unions, and health workers for their hard work in banning the toxic substance.
Ali Barsan buried his head in his hands, and let out a soft sob. An interpreter slid him a box of tissue paper, and he thanked her as he dabbed away hot tears falling down his cheeks.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has no problem with answering questions from ethics commissioner Mary Dawson about his party's controversial fundraising tactics.
Montreal's mayor vowed zero tolerance for illegal pot dispensaries on Thursday, just hours after eight such establishments aimed at recreational users opened to the public.
Canadian Natural Resources is planning to complete the last major component of its Horizon oilsands expansion by the end of next year as part of a $3.9−billion capital spending program.
A Senate committee is studying the best ways to help Canada move toward a lower-carbon economy. Vice-chair Paul J. Massicotte advocates greater use of biofuels.
More than 30 experts and civil society organizations are demanding government transparency on the national security consultations on Bill C-51 ending today. The text of their letter is here.
