RCMP investigating alleged MAID offer to veterans: minister
The federal government is seeking to delay an expansion of its medical assistance in dying (MAID) law, which was set to include those suffering solely from mental illness, starting in March. Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay also told Power &…
Alberta taking over firearms prosecutions in pushback against federal gun ban
Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro said Thursday the province’s Crown prosecution service would assume responsibility for federal firearm charges on Jan. 1. This comes as Alberta pushes back against Ottawa’s proposed amendments to Bill C-21. »»» Subscribe to CBC News…
Talks at UN’s COP15 biodiversity conference enter final days
Government ministers from around the world are in their final days of negotiations at the United Nations COP15 biodiversity conference in Montreal, with hopes to push through a deal to stop and reverse the destruction to the environment. »»» Subscribe…
Former diplomats say Russia could be preparing major offensive for the new year
Former Ukrainian ambassador to Canada Andriy Shevchenko and former Canadian ambassador to Ukraine Roman Waschuk discuss the potential for a major Russian offensive in the new year and whether Ukraine is receiving enough support as its power grid continues to…
Federal public servants must return to office 2-3 days a week by March 31
The federal government will require public servants to work at least two to three days a week in person, or between 40 to 60 per cent of their regular schedule, in the spring. Public Service Alliance of Canada president Chris…
Prince Harry slams royal relationship with press in new Netflix docuseries episodes
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan piled fresh criticism on the Royal Family in new episodes of their Netflix documentary series, accusing royal press offices of being part of media attacks. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos:…
Ottawa to fund feasibility study of landfill search for remains of 2 women: chiefs
The grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says the federal government will cover the cost of doing a feasibility study for a potential search of a Winnipeg-area landfill believed to contain the remains of two First Nations women.…
Biodiversity conference enters final days of negotiation in Montreal
At the UN’s COP15 conference in Montreal, government officials from around the world are trying to hammer out an agreement to attempt to halt the destruction of the natural world. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: Connect…
Stephen (tWitch) Boss, former Ellen DJ and dancer, has died
Stephen (tWitch) Boss, the longtime and beloved dancing DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and a former contestant on So You Think You Can Dance, has died at the age of 40. (Video: The Ellen DeGeneres Show/YouTube, roman0102/So You Think…
At least 4 dead after boat carrying migrants sinks in English Channel
A small boat carrying around 40 migrants has sunk off the southeastern coast of England in freezing temperatures, killing four people. U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed sorrow over the ‘tragic loss of human life.’ »»» Subscribe to CBC News…