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Liberals still support policies promised in deal with NDP, health minister says

Liberals still support policies promised in deal with NDP, health minister says

TORONTO — The Liberal government will still work on policies it promised to pursue under its now-defunct deal with the NDP, Health Minister Mark Holland said Monday.
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NDP defends Montreal byelection flyer with Palestinian flag, 'genocide' accusation

NDP defends Montreal byelection flyer with Palestinian flag, 'genocide' accusation

MONTREAL — One week before voters head to the polls in a Montreal federal byelection, the NDP is defending its candidate after a campaign flyer featuring the Palestinian flag and accusations of genocide in the Gaza Strip drew criticism from political
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Legault government heads into fall session after resignation of high-profile minister

Legault government heads into fall session after resignation of high-profile minister

MONTREAL — As the fall session of Quebec’s legislature kicks off this week, Premier François Legault will have to fend off claims his government is past its best-before date, even as he works to shepherd a pivotal energy bill into law.
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Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of health care funds

Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of health care funds

OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association says there should be better tracking of health care spending, following health care agreements the federal government has signed with the provinces and territories.
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In the news today: Liberal caucus gathers for retreat in Nanaimo

In the news today: Liberal caucus gathers for retreat in Nanaimo

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberal caucus gathers for retreat in Nanaimo Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may be bracing for an earful from his caucus when Liberal MPs gather in Nanaimo, B.
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Bloc Québécois ready to extract gains for Quebec in exchange for supporting Liberals

Bloc Québécois ready to extract gains for Quebec in exchange for supporting Liberals

MONTEBELLO, Que. — The Bloc Québécois is ready to wheel and deal with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government in exchange for support during confidence votes now that the Liberal government's confidence and supply agreement with the NDP has ended.
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Trudeau to face fretful caucus ahead of return to the House

Trudeau to face fretful caucus ahead of return to the House

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will face a fretful and strained caucus in British Columbia Monday, with MPs looking for him to finally reveal his plan to address the political purgatory the party has endured for months.
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Teachers say immigrants not to blame as Quebec links teacher shortage to newcomers

Teachers say immigrants not to blame as Quebec links teacher shortage to newcomers

MONTREAL — Quebec's school year started on a familiar note: thousands of teaching spots were unfilled, and the provincial government had to defend itself for its failure to solve the problem.
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Montreal byelection candidates go door-to-door on early voting day

Montreal byelection candidates go door-to-door on early voting day

MONTREAL — Advanced voting kicked off on Friday in Montreal’s LaSalle-Émard-Verdun riding, and party leaders are helping get out the vote as the federal byelection on Sept. 16. draws nearer.
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Quebec begins granting early requests for MAID without requested federal changes

Quebec begins granting early requests for MAID without requested federal changes

MONTREAL — Quebecers who want to arrange a medically assisted death before their condition leaves them unable to grant consent can do so as of next month, the province announced Saturday as it unveiled details of a plan to grant such requests without
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