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Business, labour groups urge new cabinet to get to work on priority issues

Business, labour groups urge new cabinet to get to work on priority issues

TORONTO — Business and labour groups are urging the new federal cabinet to get to work on priority economic issues like the skilled labour shortage, supply chain issues, fixing employment insurance, ensuring an equitable recovery, and laying out a br
The Latest: Trudeau announces new cabinet after winning second minority mandate

The Latest: Trudeau announces new cabinet after winning second minority mandate

OTTAWA — The Latest on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement of his new team of cabinet ministers. All times eastern: 4:35 p.m.
Canadian citizens will be able to sponsor fleeing North Koreans for the first time

Canadian citizens will be able to sponsor fleeing North Koreans for the first time

OTTAWA — Canadians will be able to sponsor people fleeing North Korea under a new program to help refugees escaping Kim Jong Un's authoritarian regime, according to a Toronto-based human rights organization.
CDC says guidance still to come on whether U.S. to require land-border COVID-19 test

CDC says guidance still to come on whether U.S. to require land-border COVID-19 test

WASHINGTON — Border authorities in the United States are expected to clarify in the coming days whether fully vaccinated foreigners will be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test in order to cross the Canada-U.S. land border.
PM overhauls cabinet with major moves in environment, defence, health portfolios

PM overhauls cabinet with major moves in environment, defence, health portfolios

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau asserted Tuesday that he intends to lead the Liberals the next time Canadians head to the polls, as he undertook a major cabinet overhaul aimed at rapidly delivering on his top priorities during his third term as prime ministe
Underground fuel spill found next to Iqaluit's water treatment plant

Underground fuel spill found next to Iqaluit's water treatment plant

IQALUIT, Nunavut — The City of Iqaluit says an old underground spill is likely responsible for fuel that is contaminating the community's tap water.
In their own words: Quick Quotes about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet

In their own words: Quick Quotes about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet

OTTAWA — The makeup of the newly sworn-in Liberal cabinet caused a stir of responses on Tuesday. Here are some of things people said about the picks.
Five things to know about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet

Five things to know about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed the new makeup of his cabinet that included some additions, subtractions and a shakeup for others. Here are five things to know about the cabinet and what it all could mean.
Boissonnault, Fraser, Ien among nine new faces in Trudeau's cabinet

Boissonnault, Fraser, Ien among nine new faces in Trudeau's cabinet

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has chosen nine new ministers for his cabinet, which contains 39 members including himself.
For 90 minutes on Wednesday, CF Montréal will have to forget about the MLS

For 90 minutes on Wednesday, CF Montréal will have to forget about the MLS

MONTREAL — After a heartbreaking tie in Toronto on Saturday, CF Montréal's players are no doubt concerned about their team's poor position in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference.