Premier Doug Ford also vowed last month to spend $9 billion in program spending that has so far not been allocated, after the unspent funding was flagged by the province's fiscal watchdog.
Lawyers to argue over Saskatchewan government wanting out of Broncos lawsuit
The Saskatchewan government says in a court notice that because of the province's no-fault insurance, legal action is barred under the Automobile Accident Insurance Act.
Canada faces political, economic instability after uncertain U.S election result
Bessma Momani, an international affairs specialist at the University of Waterloo, says "A big challenge for Canada now is that Trump may want to declare victory before all votes are counted and expect allies to send in their congratulations."
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020
Canada has reached 244,935 confirmed COVID-19 cases including 10,279 deaths.
Vancouver council mulling first steps toward possible 2030 Olympic bid
Council will consider a motion Wednesday to write letters to the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee and four local First Nations seeking input on a possible bid for the 2030 Winter Games.
Liberals continue filibuster over WE affair at Commons ethics committee
The motion is a third attempt at examining conflicts of interest in the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, after two tries to probe Trudeau’s relationship with WE Charity each failed by one vote.
Teacher tells Bill 21 court challenge that her hijab is not source of discord
Bouchera Chelbi testified on Day 2 of the legal proceedings against Bill 21 that she is allowed to teach in a hijab because she was hired before the law was adopted in 2019, but she says the law would apply to her if she wanted to change jobs.
Feds propose changes to Broadcasting Act that may raise $800-million from streamers
Regulations will put services like Netflix and Spotify under the new Broadcasting Act category of online undertakings. Legislation proposes CRTC powers to require broadcasters and online undertakings support Canadian music, stories, creators and producers.
Judge Orders Postal Service to Ensure Ballot Delivery
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has ordered the U.S. Postal Service to sweep a dozen mail-processing facilities in critical states to ensure that no ballots are being held up.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Claim That He ‘Prepaid Millions’ in Income Taxes
The president’s assertion, misleading at best, distracts from the reality that he has paid little or no income tax most years, largely because his business losses far outweighed his profits.
Canadians await U.S. election in fear, as poll reveals anxieties about aftermath
That fear is being driven by the assumption that U.S. President Donald Trump won't accept defeat if he is in fact defeated, or may prematurely declare victory on election night before all votes, including mail-in ballots, can be legally counted.
PEI Progressive Conservatives jump to majority status with byelection win
With the election of Zack Bell in the district of Charlottetown-Winsloe, the Tories will now have 14 seats to the combined 13 held by opposition parties.