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Claims process for First Nations child welfare class action opens in March, AFN says

Claims process for First Nations child welfare class action opens in March, AFN says

OTTAWA — First Nations children and their families who lived under Canada's First Nations child welfare system between 1991 and 2022 will be able to apply for compensation under a class-action settlement starting next month.
AI shouldn’t only benefit ultra-wealthy 'oligarchs,' Trudeau tells global AI summit

AI shouldn’t only benefit ultra-wealthy 'oligarchs,' Trudeau tells global AI summit

PARIS — The world needs regulation to ensure the benefits of artificial intelligence aren't enjoyed only by extremely wealthy "oligarchs," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a speech Monday at a global conference on AI.
Trade Minister Ng, Justice Minister Virani won't run in next election

Trade Minister Ng, Justice Minister Virani won't run in next election

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Arif Virani and Trade Minister Mary Ng are the latest federal cabinet ministers to decide against running again in the next election.
Quebec police watchdog investigating after person dies in custody following arrest

Quebec police watchdog investigating after person dies in custody following arrest

MONTREAL — Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a person died in police custody in a suburb northwest of Montreal after being arrested and pepper-sprayed.
In the news today: Trudeau in Paris as Trump set to announce tariffs

In the news today: Trudeau in Paris as Trump set to announce tariffs

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump says 25 per cent steel and aluminum tariffs coming U.S.
Canadian aid workers warn 'catastrophic' USAID halt puts Ottawa's projects in limbo

Canadian aid workers warn 'catastrophic' USAID halt puts Ottawa's projects in limbo

Numerous Canadian projects are in limbo as the world's largest aid funder freezes funding to multilateral programs, and it's unclear what will happen to millions of dollars Ottawa had sent to USAID for programming.
Trump will formally announce steel and aluminum duties Monday, including on Canada

Trump will formally announce steel and aluminum duties Monday, including on Canada

Trump imposed steel and aluminum tariffs at 25 and 10 per cent respectively during his first term in March 2018 using national security as justification. Canada responded with a series of counter-tariffs on American products like Florida orange juice.
Trudeau says powering AI without compromising climate change is a G7 priority

Trudeau says powering AI without compromising climate change is a G7 priority

PARIS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that developing more electricity to power artificial intelligence will be a key priority of the G7 this year, as Canada assumes the presidency of the multinational body.
Ontario PCs, Liberals try to reach voters where they are — watching the Super Bowl

Ontario PCs, Liberals try to reach voters where they are — watching the Super Bowl

Ontario’s main party leaders are taking a break from public announcements today, but they are still trying to reach voters where they are — in some cases, on the couch.
Saving species 'not rocket science,' but few faring better than long ago: researcher

Saving species 'not rocket science,' but few faring better than long ago: researcher

Just a handful of species at risk are faring better now than they were two and three decades ago, in the early years of Canada's system for assessing and protecting them, a new study suggests.
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