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Thursday Jul. 29, 2010 7:07 AM ET
Chief Nunavut justice asks Ottawa for more judges
Just months after sending two new judges to Nunavut, the federal government is considering appointing another two members of the bench to help deal with the Arctic territory's soaring rate of violent crime. Full Story
Obama hails auto bailout as good news in Michigan
U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday heralded the recent turnaround for U.S. automakers, arguing that thousands of jobs and increased production vindicate his unpopular decision to bailout the industry.
No immunity in U.K. lawmaker expense scandal cases
Four legislators charged over Britain's lawmakers' expense claim scandal aren't immune from prosecution under parliamentary privilege laws, the country's Court of Appeal ruled Friday.
Japanese PM calls for parliamentary co-operation
Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan, fresh off a major defeat in parliamentary elections, called on the opposition parties Friday to co-operate in passing measures to shore up the nation's economy and avoid political gridlock.
Feds nixed StatsCan proposal for yearly survey
The federal government has nixed a Statistics Canada proposal to take a yearly survey of civil servants after baulking at the $1-million price tag.
Obama charms hosts, defends policies on 'The View'
U.S. President Barack Obama spent some time on the couch Thursday, but he wasn't relaxing. Instead, Obama sat on the custard-coloured couch seen by millions.
Support for Tories down across most of country: poll
A pox on both your houses is the message Canadians are sending to both the ruling Conservatives and the opposition Liberals, a new poll suggests.
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New census deletes questions about unpaid work
Statistics Canada has removed questions about unpaid work from its replacement questionnaire for the infamous long-form census -- an omission critics fear will lead to misdirected policy for seniors, women and children.
Premier says secret G20 law should have been disclosed
Premier Dalton McGuinty admits the province should have told the public about a new law regarding police powers during the G20 summit in Toronto.
StatsCan's reputation damaged, former boss testifies
The former head of Statistics Canada says he quit his job over reports that the agency recommended the scrapping of the mandatory long-form census - reports that deeply damaged the agency's credibility.
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McGuinty names ministries targeted in OPP probe
Nearly two weeks after Ontario Provincial Police conducted raids on several offices in a provincial government building, Premier Dalton McGuinty on Tuesday finally confirmed which ministries were the target of the corruption probe.
Ontario mishandled eco fees file, McGuinty says
The Liberal government should have done more to make sure Ontario consumers were prepared for eco fees that some retailers started charging on thousand of household products July 1, Premier Dalton McGuinty admitted Tuesday.
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Canada, EU announce new sanctions against Iran
Canada has imposed another round of tough sanctions against Iran, aimed at curbing the country's nuclear ambitions.
Quebec mayor's family cars vandalized for third time
For the third time in two years, vehicles belonging to the family of Quebec City Mayor Regis Labeaume have been vandalized.
Obama to appear on 'The View' on Thursday
"The View" has welcomed many notable guests, but none more prominent than U.S. President Barack Obama, who is scheduled to visit for Thursday's edition.
N.B. government asks feds to comment on nuclear delay
New Brunswick's energy minister says there are rumours of further delays in the refurbishment of the Point Lepreau nuclear power plant and he wants answers from the federal government.
