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Canada falling behind as electric-vehicle sales pick up around the world

Canada falling behind as electric-vehicle sales pick up around the world

OTTAWA — Electric-vehicle sales in Canada grew by more than one third in the first half of this year but they are not keeping pace with the rest of the world.
Quebec man charged with terrorism, planning to overthrow Haitian government

Quebec man charged with terrorism, planning to overthrow Haitian government

MONTREAL — The RCMP say a 51-year-old Quebec man has been charged with planning a terrorist act to overthrow the Haitian government of Jovenel Moïse. Gérald Nicolas will appear at the Quebec City courthouse on Dec.
Senators pass Liberal dental benefit for kids, housing benefit for renters

Senators pass Liberal dental benefit for kids, housing benefit for renters

OTTAWA — Senators have passed a bill that will allow low- and middle-income families to access government money to help care for their kids' dental care, starting as early as Dec. 1.
Ottawa sets aside $3B for out-of-court settlements with Indigenous people

Ottawa sets aside $3B for out-of-court settlements with Indigenous people

OTTAWA — The federal government is asking Parliament to set aside billions of dollars in anticipation of several out-of-court settlements with Indigenous people, as well as to help provinces and territories pay for disaster relief and recovery effort
Canada aims for respect in talks with China even as relations difficult: Mary Ng

Canada aims for respect in talks with China even as relations difficult: Mary Ng

Ottawa will maintain a respectful relationship with China, International Trade Minister Mary Ng said Thursday, although she warned that Canada's biggest trading partner in Asia has changed.
'It really shook me': Calgary surgeon spearheads drive to send supplies to Ukraine

'It really shook me': Calgary surgeon spearheads drive to send supplies to Ukraine

CALGARY — A cardiac surgeon in Calgary has spearheaded a move to send medical and surgical supplies to Ukraine after seeing a doctor there treat open-heart surgery patients in a bomb shelter. Dr.
Deputy finance minister says protests came at 'delicate time' for Canada's economy

Deputy finance minister says protests came at 'delicate time' for Canada's economy

OTTAWA — Canada's economy was already facing uncertainty when protests against COVID-19 restrictions blockaded border crossings and occupied downtown Ottawa last winter, the Department of Finance's top civil servant told an inquiry Thursday.
Quebec police nab three suspects in connection with thefts of bulldog puppies

Quebec police nab three suspects in connection with thefts of bulldog puppies

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say they've arrested three people in connection with a series of puppy thefts targeting breeders last year.
Canadian woman fears father is in Chinese custody for speaking out on human rights

Canadian woman fears father is in Chinese custody for speaking out on human rights

OTTAWA — The daughter of a missing Chinese human rights defender is appealing to the Vietnamese and Chinese governments to reveal her father's whereabouts and allow him to travel to Canada.
Fatal flight carrying B.C. fugitives was overweight when it crashed in Ontario: TSB

Fatal flight carrying B.C. fugitives was overweight when it crashed in Ontario: TSB

The Transportation Safety Board says a small plane that crashed in northern Ontario with two fugitives on board was overweight and the pilot was not qualified to fly at night.