Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was pressed Tuesday to clarify comments he made last week about the limits of free speech after a teacher in France was beheaded by a terrorist for showing cartoon caricatures of Prophet Muhammad during a class discussion.
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U.S. election unfolds smoothly so far, defying fears of disruption
Americans by the millions flocked to the polls on Tuesday amid a deadly pandemic in a mostly calm, orderly show of political determination and civic duty that belied deep tensions shaping one of the most polarizing presidential races in U.S. history.
Hurricane Eta slams into Nicaragua, grinds inland
The heart of powerful Hurricane Eta began moving ashore in Nicaragua Tuesday with devastating winds and rains that had already destroyed rooftops and caused rivers to overflow.
Trudeau, O’Toole vow to work with Trump, while Singh calls on Americans to vote him out
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole said today they’re ready to work with U.S. President Donald Trump if he’s re-elected, while leaders of the smaller parties in Parliament urged voters there to oust the incumbent.
Trailer hitch assault on First Nations woman in Thunder Bay not only factor in her death, defence argues
The man accused of killing a First Nations woman by throwing a trailer hitch at her from a passing car told his friends that night that he “wanted to drive around and yell at hookers,” according to testimony entered into evidence at his trial on Monday.
Power & Politics with Vassy Kapelos
Every weekday, Power & Politics host Vassy Kapelos guides Canadians through the country’s political news, with a regular cast of political panelists and the continuously unfolding drama of the Canadian political scene.
Sajjan grilled over delay in protecting victims’ rights in military law
The federal government is determined to consult with victims of misconduct before fully enshrining victims’ rights in Canadian military law, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan told a House of Commons committee today.
Canada-U.S. relations could worsen in a second Trump term, says ex-ambassador John Bolton
U.S. President Donald Trump does not think highly of Canada, says his former national security adviser John Bolton — who warns that the bilateral relationship could deteriorate even further in a second Trump term.
Police hunt for gunmen after Vienna rocked by suspected terror attack
Gunmen opened fire on people enjoying a last evening out in Vienna before a coronavirus lockdown Monday in what authorities described as an ongoing terror attack that left at least two dead — including one of the attackers — and 15 wounded.
Trudeau government eyes declassification centre for historical spy documents
The federal government is looking at ways to pry open Canada’s neglected national security vaults, possibly through the creation of a centre to declassify historical documents, a newly released memo reveals.