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What happened during the fall sitting of the House of Commons, by the numbers

What happened during the fall sitting of the House of Commons, by the numbers

OTTAWA — The fall sitting of the House of Commons featured non-confidence votes, plenty of partisan bickering, and very little actual passing of laws. The session that ended Dec.
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Liberals haven't prepared enough for next federal election, says minister Duclos

Liberals haven't prepared enough for next federal election, says minister Duclos

GATINEAU, Que.
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Drama eclipses Trudeau's cabinet shuffle amid sabre rattling over election timing

Drama eclipses Trudeau's cabinet shuffle amid sabre rattling over election timing

The typical excitement and celebratory vibes of a cabinet shuffle were absent earlier Friday, as eight backbench Liberals were promoted to cabinet and four existing ministers got new or additional roles.
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The Latest: Justin Trudeau shuffles his cabinet as his future remains in question

The Latest: Justin Trudeau shuffles his cabinet as his future remains in question

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled cabinet today, filling vacancies left by Liberals who have left their posts or don't plan to run in the next federal election.
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Singh says NDP will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring government down

Singh says NDP will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring government down

If such a vote were to pass, it would trigger an election. The House is scheduled to sit again until Jan. 27.
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BC Civil Liberties Association calls for review of MAID legislation

BC Civil Liberties Association calls for review of MAID legislation

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association is calling on the provincial and federal governments to review medically-assisted dying legislation to ensure proper safeguards are in place.
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Pearson Airport travellers may have been exposed to measles on Dec. 8

Pearson Airport travellers may have been exposed to measles on Dec. 8

TORONTO — Toronto's public health agency says people who travelled through Pearson Airport earlier this month may have been exposed to measles.
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Judge sentences Quebecer convicted of triple murder who shows 'no remorse'

Judge sentences Quebecer convicted of triple murder who shows 'no remorse'

MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge described a triple murderer Friday as "sadistic" and remorseless as he handed down a sentence of life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years.
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A look at the new faces in Justin Trudeau's cabinet

A look at the new faces in Justin Trudeau's cabinet

OTTAWA — A look at the new faces in Justin Trudeau's cabinet: Rachel Bendayan , official languages minister and associate minister of public safety: A Montreal MP first elected in 2019.
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Saskatchewan Appeal Court upholds thumbs-up emoji verdict in grain contract dispute

Saskatchewan Appeal Court upholds thumbs-up emoji verdict in grain contract dispute

SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Saskatchewan's highest court has given a thumbs-down to an appeal in a legal case involving the use of an emoji.
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