Day: February 7, 2021

Ottawa has allocated $30 million over the past 15 years to sustain charitable foundations created by governors general once they leave office. But the Prime Minister’s Office won’t say if the current government would offer the same support should Julie Payette choose to set up a foundation of her own.

Donald Trump’s defenders in the Senate on Sunday rallied around the former president before his impeachment trial, dismissing it as a waste of time and arguing that his fiery speech before the U.S. Capitol insurrection does not make him responsible for the violence of Jan. 6.

Ottawa has offered only broad details so far about its new travel rules, and it promises to provide more information in the coming days. Here’s what we know so far, including what rules are already in effect.

CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.