Lee Berthiaume
Reporter for The Canadian Press
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Trudeau to tout climate and trade at Asia-Pacific summit where China, U.S. dominate
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will pitch the economic benefits of fighting climate change and doing business with Canada as he meets with counterparts from both sides of the Pacific during today’s, November 20, 2020, Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation leaders’ summit.
Justin Trudeau first leader to talk to U.S. president-elect Joe Biden
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the first international leader to have personally congratulated Joe Biden on being elected U.S. president, his office said on Monday, November 9, 2020, as it summarized a conversation about areas of co-operation — and potential contention.
Ottawa welcomes president-elect Joe Biden as climate fight ally
Federal cabinet ministers are welcoming Joe Biden's election as the next U.S. president as an opportunity to advance the fight against climate change after four tumultuous years dealing with Donald Trump.
Ottawa says federal support for airline industry tied to customer refunds for cancelled flights
New federal support for Canada's pandemic-battered airline industry will be contingent on carriers providing refunds to passengers whose flights were cancelled, the government announced on Sunday, November 8, 2020.
Culture the latest front in Canadian military's fight against sexual misconduct
The Canadian Armed Forces is preparing to take a close look at its culture as part of its latest plan to eliminate the "wicked problem" of sexual misconduct in the ranks.
New benefits for workers hurt by pandemic stalls in Senate
After being rushed through the House of Commons in a single day, a bill authorizing new benefits for workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic has hit a speed bump in the Senate.
Ottawa unveils deal to buy millions of rapid COVID-19 test devices
The Liberal government pushed back against criticism over a lack of rapid tests for COVID-19 on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, as it unveiled a deal to buy millions of such devices from a U.S. company — whenever Health Canada approves them.
COVID-19 causing further delay for some overdue military procurements
While the federal government is pressing ahead with plans to buy billions of dollars worth of much-needed equipment for the Canadian Armed Forces, the Department of National Defence's top procurement official says COVID-19 is further slowing down some already delayed purchases.
Parliament Hill security stepped up after reports of harassment
The security service charged with protecting Parliament Hill says it has stepped up its presence in the area following several recent reports of harassment against politicians and others.
Opposition blames Liberals for failure to prepare for return of Parliament during pandemic
Federal opposition parties blamed the Liberal government for failing to properly prepare for the return of Parliament as negotiations around in-person versus virtual sittings went down to the wire on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.