Following a transatlantic media backlash, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is speaking with French President Emmanuel Macron today. Trudeau has been criticized in both countries for not speaking forcefully enough to defend freedom of expression in response to last week's murder of three people in a church in Nice. The prime minister had earlier waited more than a week after a French school teacher was beheaded before expressing solidarity with France. And after the recent knife attack, Trudeau hedged his condemnation by stressing that free speech has its limits. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-Fran

Alberta's chief medical officer of health says Canada's first confirmed case of H1N2v, a variant swine flu virus found in humans, has been detected in the central part of the province. Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Dr. Keith Lehman, the province's chief veterinarian, say in a statement that it's an isolated case and there's no increased risk to Albertans. The statement says the virus was detected in mid-October after an Albertan with mild influenza-like symptoms sought medical care. Officials say H1N2v is rare with only 27 cases reported globally since 2005, and note there have been no cases in Canad

Miss Vickie’s Canada is recalling some Kettle Cooked Potato Chips due to possible glass contamination.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the products were sold online and in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.Recalled products include Applewood Smoked BBQ, Spicy Dill Pickle, Jalapeno, Sea Salt and Malt Vinegar, Original Recipe, Sweet Southern BBQ, Sweet Chili and Sour Cream and assorted multi-packs.The CFIA says there has been one reported injury associated with the recall. Consumers should not consume the products and retail

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a few words about the US presidential election as he arrived on Parliament Hill this morning. He says he is carefully watching the political drama unfolding south of the border. Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet urged Trudeau to continue his neutral position, but told reporters he was under no such obligation. He says if he was a Democrat, he would be asking how come the American people, ``support a man who openly lies, avoids paying his taxes, carries and shares prejudice against so many people.''

Canada's chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam says the country has about 30,000 active cases of COVID-19 now. She's making a pitch for Canadians wearing a non-medical mask to use three layers to further reduce the risk of spreading the virus to others. Dr. Tam says nobody has really studied non-medical masks in the past and now there is more research into different materials, the number of layers and the fit. Dr. Tam says the fit of the mask is crucial too, saying it should be pinched at the nose and must completely cover the mouth and nose. But federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu says

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada stands with the people of Austria, following last night's deadly mass shooting by an Islamic extremist. Four people were killed and more than a dozen injured when the man opened fire in a crowded nightlife district before he was shot dead by police. Trudeau condemned the attack and other recent violent incidents in France and at Kabul University in Afghanistan. "Canada is prepared to work with whoever wins today's US presidential election"Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is prepared to work with whoever wins today's US presidential election.

The Quebec government has launched an online registry to collect messages of condolence following Saturday night's sword attack that left two dead in Quebec City. Premier Francois Legault is inviting Quebecers to express their sympathy to the family and loved ones of Suzanne Clermont and Francois Duchesne, who died after crossing paths with the attacker. Five other people were injured but authorities say their lives are not in danger. In a written message, Legault calls the Halloween night attack a terrible tragedy and says all of Quebec is in mourning. A 24 year old man from north of Montrea

Police say they are investigating a pair of ``very suspicious'' fires that engulfed two churches in southwestern Ontario early Sunday. Emergency services say they responded to the first fire at the South Caradoc United Church in Strathroy-Caradoc, Ont., just past midnight. Police say that a few hours later, emergency services were called to St. Andrew's Anglican church seven kilometres away from the first fire. Ontario Provincial Police and the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service say they are collaborating on the two investigations. Police say no injuries were reported in the fires.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is prepared for any possible outcome of tomorrow's US election. For weeks, Trudeau has avoided commenting on how Canada plans to respond to the results. But he says the reaction will be based on how to defend Canada's interests and values in dealing with its largest trading partner and closest ally. Trudeau says his government is looking carefully at proposals made by both President Donald Trump and former vice-president Joe Biden. Voters go to the polls in the United States tomorrow, although record numbers of Americans have already voted in