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Meng called "dishonest" by AG lawyer as extradition case enters final stretch
The United States has laid out a case against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that shows her actions meet the classic definition of "commercial dishonesty," said a lawyer for Canada's attorney general, as her case entered its final stage in the B.C. Supreme Court.
It’s time for vaccine passports. So what are our leaders waiting for?
It’s as if everyone is waiting for someone else to make the first move — and draw the ire of the anti-vax movement so they don’t have to, writes columnist Max Fawcett.
China sentences Michael Spavor to 11 years in case tied to Huawei
A Canadian entrepreneur was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in a spy case linked to Beijing's effort to push his country to release an executive of tech giant Huawei, prompting an unusual joint show of support for Canada by the United States, Japan and 23 other governments.
Manitoba the latest province to sign on to federal child-care plan
Manitoba is signing on to the federal government’s plan to implement $10-a-day child care for families by 2023.
Moderna promises to build mRNA plant in Canada
U.S. drug maker Moderna will sign an agreement with the Canadian government today, August 10, 2021, promising to build an mRNA production plant in Canada.
Rex Murphy misses Stephen Harper — but Canada’s Conservatives shouldn’t
If the Conservatives want to win an election in the future instead of just continuing to reminisce about the ones they won in the past, they’re going to need to put Stephen Harper and his political legacy behind them for good, says columnist Max Fawcett.
Kenney says he won't 'take lectures' from Hadju
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he won't "take lectures" from federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu on how to handle COVID-19.
Trudeau considers mandatory vaccines for some federal workers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is considering making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for some federally regulated workplaces in a bid to boost Canada's vaccination levels.
Ottawa to transfer $6 billion to Quebec to strengthen child care
The federal government will transfer about $6 billion to Quebec over five years in connection with Ottawa's national child-care program, but the money comes without conditions and Quebec's government can spend it how it pleases.
Canada's top doc says despite pandemic, voting can be done safely
Canada's chief public health officer is confident people will be able to cast ballots safely in an expected federal election, despite a fourth wave of COVID-19 fuelled by the highly contagious Delta variant.