French-language leaders' debate

Watch the five federal party leaders face off, with English translation, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET.


Ottawa family relieved after BMO reimburses $23K taken by fraudsters

The family of an Ottawa woman is relieved the Bank of Montreal will refund her more than $26,000 after previously saying it couldn’t prove a number of fraudulent transactions on her account were made by a third party.


Canada has opened up its borders to fully vaccinated foreign travellers. Are there risks?

While the Canadian government has implemented strong measures to ensure fully vaccinated foreign travellers coming into Canada won't be a significant source of COVID-19 spread, the protections implemented will certainly not eliminate the risk, medical experts say.


House of Commons agrees to probe workplace review involving embattled former Liberal candidate Raj Saini

The House of Commons' most senior official has agreed to review if there were issues with the government’s handling of former Liberal candidate Raj Saini's case, according to a new letter.


Federal officials praised their progress on gender equality in Afghanistan months before Taliban victory

Canada's diplomats and development officials praised this country's progress on the effort to promote gender equality in Afghanistan in the months before the Taliban swept to power. Experts now question whether that effort was realistic or sustainable.


Canadians living abroad have the right to vote. Here's why

There are about 36,000 Canadians currently living abroad who are eligible to cast their ballots in this federal election, according to Elections Canada. We look at the ins and outs of casting a ballot abroad.


Fact check: have GHG emissions risen under Trudeau?

The NDP went on the attack against Justin Trudeau and the Liberals on climate change Tuesday, saying that emissions have grown since 2016 when the government ratified the Paris Climate agreement. But is this true?


Strong earthquake hits near Acapulco, Mexico

A powerful earthquake struck southern Mexico near the resort of Acapulco on Tuesday night, causing buildings to rock and sway in Mexico City more than 300 kilometres away.


The National: Alberta politics in a pandemic, Maxime Bernier, Canadian tennis

The National for Sept. 7 — How concern in Alberta over rising COVID-19 cases might play in the federal election. Plus, is Canadian tennis entering a golden age?


Britney Spears's father files court papers to end pop star's 13-year conservatorship

Britney Spears's father has filed court papers to end the conservatorship that has controlled the pop star's life and money for 13 years.