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Isolation centre for migrant workers could close in Windsor due to funding shortfall

Isolation centre for migrant workers could close in Windsor due to funding shortfall

TORONTO — An isolation centre where migrant farm workers in southwestern Ontario recover from COVID-19 may have to close next month due to a funding shortfall created by a shift in federal support.
Biden on China's detention of two Michaels: 'Human beings are not bartering chips'

Biden on China's detention of two Michaels: 'Human beings are not bartering chips'

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden granted Justin Trudeau at least one of the items atop his wish list Tuesday as they met for the first time as president and prime minister: a pledge to help get two Canadians out of a Chinese prison.
Nunavut government tables health-focused budget, deficit less than predicted

Nunavut government tables health-focused budget, deficit less than predicted

IQALUIT, Nunavut — The Nunavut government says its finances aren't as bad as it originally predicted despite spending made necessary by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nunavut tabled a $2.
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021

The latest developments on the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada (all times eastern): 7:15 p.m. British Columbia has recorded 559 new cases and one more death from COVID-19. The province has had 1,336 fatalities since the start of the pandemic.
No details: Alberta energy minister announces date for start of coal consultations

No details: Alberta energy minister announces date for start of coal consultations

EDMONTON — Alberta says public consultations on its plans to expand coal-mining will begin March 29 but there's no decision yet on how they will go ahead.
Government agrees people with mental illness should have access to MAID — in 2 years

Government agrees people with mental illness should have access to MAID — in 2 years

OTTAWA — The Trudeau government has agreed with the Senate that Canadians suffering solely from grievous and irremediable mental illnesses should be entitled to receive medical assistance in dying — but not for another two years.
Jordan's Principle order may cost feds $15 billion in compensation, PBO says

Jordan's Principle order may cost feds $15 billion in compensation, PBO says

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget office says it could cost the federal government up to $15 billion to compensate First Nations families and children impacted by the child welfare system, as well as denials or delays of essential services.
Top doctor says vaccines could allow toughest restrictions to lift before September

Top doctor says vaccines could allow toughest restrictions to lift before September

OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer says results from COVID-19 vaccinations are so encouraging that she thinks the need for massive lockdowns could be over before the end of the summer.
Canada defends refugee pact with United States in appeal hearing

Canada defends refugee pact with United States in appeal hearing

OTTAWA — Judges peppered a federal lawyer with questions Tuesday as the Canadian government argued a refugee pact between Ottawa and Washington is consistent with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Crown seeks six-year prison sentence for Ranger who rammed gate at Rideau Hall

Crown seeks six-year prison sentence for Ranger who rammed gate at Rideau Hall

OTTAWA — Crown prosecutors are asking that a Manitoba man who rammed a gate at Rideau Hall before arming himself and heading on foot toward Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s home last summer be sentenced to six years in prison, minus time served.