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OTTAWA — Canada has now recorded more than 400,000 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the global pandemic. Today's bleak marker came after Saskatchewan reported 283 new cases of the virus today, bringing the national tally to 400,030.

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 2:43 p.m. Saskatchewan is reporting 283 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death.

TORONTO — A psychiatrist retained by the defence concedes that the man who killed 10 people in Toronto's van attack has shown empathy in some rare instances since his arrest. Dr.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejected the diplomatic scolding Canada's envoy to India received on Friday for his recent comments in support of protesting Indian farmers.

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut is looking to get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine once it is available in Canada. The territory's chief public health officer, Dr.

HALIFAX — Three people, including the killer's former spouse, have been charged with supplying ammunition to the gunman who killed 22 people in the April 18-19 mass shooting in Nova Scotia.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined the chorus of official silence Friday surrounding reports that the United States is seeking to negotiate a plea deal of sorts with detained Huawei scion Meng Wanzhou. Trudeau refused, like U.S.

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicked off the inaugural meeting of a global council on artificial intelligence by warning of the danger of unbridled digital technology, despite its potential to change the world for the better.

OTTAWA — The rate of job growth continued to slow in November with the economy adding 62,000 jobs, down from 84,000 in October.

CALGARY — One child asks for a coat for her dog in case her family gets evicted. Another girl hopes Santa can bring her pet medication he needs. Another wishes for enough dog food.