TORONTO -- A historic proposal that would see three major tobacco companies pay out billions to provinces and territories as well as former smokers across Canada is set to face its final test over the coming weeks. Read More

TORONTO -- Ontario Premier Doug Ford officially set a provincial election in motion Tuesday for Feb. 27, more than a year before the next fixed election date. Read More

TORONTO -- Two girls who pleaded guilty in the alleged fatal swarming of a homeless man in Toronto will not face further time in custody and have instead been sentenced to probation. Read More

MONTREAL — A preliminary hearing is being held in Montreal this week for former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard, who is facing two charges in Quebec including sexual assault. Read More

KRAKOW, Poland — Canada and Poland have signed a deal which will allow Canadian companies to support Polish efforts to begin generating nuclear power, once it takes effect. Read More

Premier Doug Ford’s decision to speed up the rollout of alcohol sales in corner stores — which first sparked early election speculation last spring — will cost the province more than $600 million, Ontario’s budget watchdog said Monday. Read More