The U.S. Congress convened Sunday for the start of a new session, swearing in lawmakers during a tumultuous period as a growing number of Republicans work to overturn Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump…
Government quietly made back door agreement with U.S.…
Environmental groups are accusing the Trudeau government of acting in bad faith after it quietly signed a bilateral agreement with the U.S. that could allow it to evade some of its obligations to stop shipping…
Obama, Bush, Clinton ready to promote coronavirus vaccine…
Three former U.S. presidents say they'd be willing to take a coronavirus vaccine publicly, once one becomes available, to encourage all Americans to get inoculated against a disease that has already killed more than 273,000…
1976 U.S. swine flu vaccination program may offer…
For Pascal Imperato, a communicable disease epidemiologist who in 1976 was in charge of immunizing New York City against a potential swine flu epidemic, the effort to vaccinate the population against COVID-19 feels like a familiar challenge.…
Canadian actor brother duo Stephan James and Shamier…
When actor Stephan James scooped up the inaugural Radius Award last year, for being a Canadian making waves globally in the entertainment industry, the Torontonian said it was a bittersweet honour. His brother and fellow…
Quebec cancels plan to allow Christmas gatherings as…
Quebec Premier François Legault has backtracked on his plan to allow gatherings over the Christmas holiday period after a rise in cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Legault announced last month people would be allowed to gather in groups…
Mammoth COVID-19 vaccine rollout highlights need for national…
The COVID-19 crisis and an ambitious vaccine campaign ahead highlight a gaping hole in Canada's health-care system where a cohesive, national vaccine registry should be, some public health experts say. But because health care falls…
1st COVID-19 vaccine could be delivered to distribution…
Federal officials today explained how they plan to roll out millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses in the coming weeks as Ottawa launches its mass inoculation campaign. The initial supply of the doses will be limited —…
Liberals to introduce bill to enshrine UN Indigenous…
The Liberal government has introduced legislation that will begin the process of bringing Canadian law into alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP). Justice Minister David Lametti, who tabled Bill…