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Quebec justice minister withdraws article on abortion rights in constitution bill
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s justice minister has reversed course in the face of strong criticism of his plan to enshrine abortion rights in his constitution bill. Simon Jolin-Barrette says on social media that after hearing from legal experts and women’s rights groups he made the difficult decision to withdraw the abortion section from the legislation. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dr. Joss Reimer named Canada’s new chief public health officer
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — Dr. Joss Reimer, a physician from Manitoba, has been named Canada’s new chief public health officer. Health Minister Marjorie Michel welcomed Reimer to the role in a social media post today. She replaces Dr. Theresa Tam, who retired in June after becoming a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reimer was chief medical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s use of emergencies law for tariff
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s use of a legal tool to deploy tariffs. Trump used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for his “Liberation Day” tariffs and fentanyl-related duties on Canada, Mexico and China. More coming. Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Dr. Joss Reimer named Canada’s new chief public health officer
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — Dr. Joss Reimer has been named Canada’s new chief public health officer. She replaces Dr. Theresa Tam, who retired in June after becoming a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final commercial flight operated by Canadian airline departed from Cuba: Anand
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the final flight operated by Canadian airlines departed from Cuba yesterday. For more than a year, Global Affairs Canada has warned travellers of “shortages of basic necessities, including food, medicine and fuel” across most of Cuba. In January, the island lost its main source of fuel when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Olympics, India trade deal with Canada, Tumbler Ridge, NDP debate
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Canada’s men’s hockey team is vying for a spot in the gold-medal game at the Milan Cortina Olympics A spot in the gold-medal game will be on the line today when Canada’s men’s hockey team takes on Finland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: India trade deal with Canada, Tumbler Ridge, NDP debate
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… India envoy says trade deal possible within a year India’s envoy to Ottawa says Canada could sign a comprehensive trade deal with New Delhi within a year — despite the fact that trade talks between the two nations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guns in photo posted by Tumbler Ridge shooter’s mother were legal, expert says
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
A former RCMP weapons officer says guns in a photo posted by the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s mother all appear to have been legal to own in Canada at the time, although they include a semi-automatic rifle that was later prohibited. Jennifer Jacobs posted the photo of guns in a cabinet to Facebook in August 2024 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds warn First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government has updated its travel advice for the United States, urging First Nations people to carry a passport in addition to a status card when crossing the border. Before this week, the government website said First Nations people could “freely” enter the United States for the purposes of employment, study, retirement, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ahead of PM’s visit, India’s envoy says Canada could sign trade deal ‘within a year’
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — India’s envoy to Ottawa says Canada could sign a comprehensive trade deal with New Delhi within a year — despite the fact that trade talks between the two nations have stalled multiple times since they started in 2010. Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s anticipated visit to India, High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cross-examination set to continue for complainant in Stronach sexual assault trial
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
TORONTO — A defence lawyer for Canadian businessman Frank Stronach is set to continue cross-examining one of his accusers today. Leora Shemesh began questioning the woman, who is the fourth complainant to testify in the case, on Thursday afternoon after court took two unplanned pauses to deal with legal issues. The issues arose after the ... Read More »
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