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Proving genocide at top UN court requires 'compelling evidence,' Joly says

Proving genocide at top UN court requires 'compelling evidence,' Joly says

OTTAWA — Canada's foreign affairs minister says there is a high legal threshold for proving claims of genocide, though the Liberal government isn't taking a clear position for or against South Africa's case against Israel at the top United Nations co
Number of newly licensed Quebec nurses reaches 10-year low

Number of newly licensed Quebec nurses reaches 10-year low

MONTREAL — The number of new nursing licences issued in Quebec has declined for a third consecutive year, reaching a 10-year low as the province struggles to staff its medical facilities and provide timely care to patients.
'Our family has fallen apart': Sentencing for man who ran over Saskatchewan Mountie

'Our family has fallen apart': Sentencing for man who ran over Saskatchewan Mountie

REGINA — Melanie Patton says the loss of her only son, a Saskatchewan Mountie who was run over and killed more than two years ago, has left a void that can’t be filled. She told a sentencing hearing Thursday that she has lost all joy.
Canada embarks on preclearance pilot project on U.S. side of Quebec/N.Y. land border

Canada embarks on preclearance pilot project on U.S. side of Quebec/N.Y. land border

WASHINGTON — Canada is embarking on an effort to test the boundaries of its shared border with the United States, launching a pilot project that would allow northbound land travellers to clear customs while still on U.S. soil.
Snowstorm headed toward Ontario and Quebec this weekend, up to 40 cm in forecast

Snowstorm headed toward Ontario and Quebec this weekend, up to 40 cm in forecast

MONTREAL — Environment Canada issued weather warnings for large parts of Ontario and Quebec on Friday as a winter storm was expected to bring up to 40 centimetres of snow to some regions, along with strong winds and a risk of storm surges.
Feds say U.S., Ukraine haven't finalized deal on air defence donation

Feds say U.S., Ukraine haven't finalized deal on air defence donation

OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence says Canada's donation of an air-defence system to Ukraine is in the midst of clearing one final administrative hurdle with the U.S. government. A spokesperson says Ukraine and the U.S.
Canada's chief of the defence staff Gen. Wayne Eyre plans to retire this summer

Canada's chief of the defence staff Gen. Wayne Eyre plans to retire this summer

OTTAWA — Gen. Wayne Eyre is planning to retire as Canada's chief of the defence staff this summer, he said in a statement to military members Friday.
Senior public servant Nathalie Drouin named national security adviser to PM

Senior public servant Nathalie Drouin named national security adviser to PM

OTTAWA — Veteran public servant Nathalie Drouin has been named national security and intelligence adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Canadians helped plan U.S., U.K. attacks on Houthis in Yemen: Defence Department

Canadians helped plan U.S., U.K. attacks on Houthis in Yemen: Defence Department

OTTAWA — Canadian Armed Forces members provided planning support for the U.S.-led attack on Houthi positions in Yemen, but the Defence Department said Friday that no Canadian assets were involved. The U.S. said they and the U.K.
Income gap between new immigrants and all Canadians shrunk by half in four years: PBO

Income gap between new immigrants and all Canadians shrunk by half in four years: PBO

OTTAWA — The income gap between Canada's newest immigrants and other Canadian workers has narrowed significantly, a new report from the parliamentary budget officer said Friday.