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What Canadian health officials know so far about the Omicron variant of COVID-19

What Canadian health officials know so far about the Omicron variant of COVID-19

New federal modelling suggests the Omicron variant could propel an enormous spike in COVID-19 cases over the next few months. But there's still a lot scientists need to learn about the latest mutation.
Canada to U.S. on EV tax credits: 'No choice but to forcefully respond' if passed

Canada to U.S. on EV tax credits: 'No choice but to forcefully respond' if passed

WASHINGTON — Canada is threatening to take a hard line with the United States if senators approve President Joe Biden's controversial tax credits for electric vehicles. In a letter to key members of the U.S.
Father of man imprisoned in Syria says there's no evidence 'he's done anything wrong'

Father of man imprisoned in Syria says there's no evidence 'he's done anything wrong'

OTTAWA — John Letts says he's on a mission to save his son Jack's life, but also to change the way people think about him.
COVID-19 resurgence forecast for Canada, worse if Omicron replaces Delta: Tam

COVID-19 resurgence forecast for Canada, worse if Omicron replaces Delta: Tam

OTTAWA — Canada is forecast to see a resurgence of COVID-19 and it could speed up even more if the Omicron variant replaces Delta, chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Friday.
Labour groups, opposition parties press Liberals to fix GIS clawback in fiscal update

Labour groups, opposition parties press Liberals to fix GIS clawback in fiscal update

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are under increasing pressure to fix an issue in the pandemic safety net that has rolled back or cut off benefits to low-income seniors.
Bail hearing for Peter Nygard scheduled for January

Bail hearing for Peter Nygard scheduled for January

TORONTO — A bail hearing for Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard is set to take place next month. The Jan. 6 date was set this morning in a brief hearing in a Toronto court. Nygard, who faces sexual assault charges, did not attend.
Mandate to enforce EV sales quotas needed by end of next year: Guilbeault

Mandate to enforce EV sales quotas needed by end of next year: Guilbeault

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says he wants a national mandate that would force auto dealers to sell a certain number of electric vehicles to be in place by the end of next year.
'We're going to fight this': Deportation of Inupiaq man living in Canada deferred

'We're going to fight this': Deportation of Inupiaq man living in Canada deferred

Herman Oyagak first travelled to Aklavik, N.W.T., from his home in Alaska by snowmobile in 2018, a trip that takes about 18 hours.
Uncertain if Liberals can pass two remaining priority bills before Christmas break

Uncertain if Liberals can pass two remaining priority bills before Christmas break

OTTAWA — It's one down and two to go with only a week left for the federal Liberal government to win parliamentary approval of priority legislation before an extended Christmas break.
Syrian refugees who now call Canada home look to help Afghan newcomers

Syrian refugees who now call Canada home look to help Afghan newcomers

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — The living room at Zoheir and Nadia Darrouba's home is a hive of activity in the late afternoon – their older children, just back from school, are taking turns carrying around their baby brother as their parents look on.
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