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World cannot allow Russia, China to dominate critical minerals market: Wilkinson

World cannot allow Russia, China to dominate critical minerals market: Wilkinson

OTTAWA — The strategic mistake made in allowing Russia to have global dominance in oil and gas cannot be repeated as the world looks to massively ramp up production of critical minerals, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson asserted this wee
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Money laundering report points to government, RCMP failures, but finds no corruption

Money laundering report points to government, RCMP failures, but finds no corruption

VICTORIA — Money laundering in British Columbia reached "staggering" levels due to inadequate efforts by police, politicians and regulators to curtail the crime, but there was no evidence it involved official corruption, a long-awaited public inquiry
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Pope's health is an 'extreme concern' but trip to Canada remains unchanged: Miller

Pope's health is an 'extreme concern' but trip to Canada remains unchanged: Miller

OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller said Wednesday Pope Francis's upcoming trip to Canada remains unchanged at the moment, but the pontiff's health is an "extreme concern.
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Flood of atmospheric rivers in B.C. cost $675 million in insured damage: bureau

Flood of atmospheric rivers in B.C. cost $675 million in insured damage: bureau

VANCOUVER — November's floods in British Columbia that swamped homes and farms, swept away roads and bridges and killed five people are now the most costly weather event in provincial history.
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Officer who killed Quebec teen who was holding weapon said police were patient

Officer who killed Quebec teen who was holding weapon said police were patient

SHERBROOKE, Que. — The provincial police officer who shot and killed a Quebec teenager who was holding an air pistol testified on Wednesday that he had little choice but to shoot because the young man posed a clear danger to officers.
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MPs pass bill removing mandatory minimum sentences from some criminal offences

MPs pass bill removing mandatory minimum sentences from some criminal offences

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament voted to adopt the Liberal government's proposed legislation on mandatory minimum penalties Wednesday, bringing it another step closer to becoming law.
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MPs rush over 150 amendments to streaming bill; Senate says it won't be pressured

MPs rush over 150 amendments to streaming bill; Senate says it won't be pressured

OTTAWA — MPs have been forced to rush through over 150 amendments to the online streaming bill to meet a deadline imposed by the government, prompting accusations of secrecy and legislative bungling.
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Trudeau to travel to Rwanda, Germany and Madrid for world leader summits next week

Trudeau to travel to Rwanda, Germany and Madrid for world leader summits next week

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will embark on a round-the-world tour next week to meet with global leaders for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, G7 and NATO summits.
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Prisons are failing to comply with solitary confinement reforms: senators

Prisons are failing to comply with solitary confinement reforms: senators

OTTAWA — Prisons are badly failing to comply with solitary confinement laws and regularly violating inmate' rights, a new report by a group of Canadian senators says.
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Senior military officer who retired, went to Ukraine, now charged with sexual assault

Senior military officer who retired, went to Ukraine, now charged with sexual assault

Military police have charged retired lieutenant-general Trevor Cadieu with two counts of sexual assault, three months after the longtime army officer hung up his uniform and headed to Ukraine while still under criminal investigation
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