Canada

OTTAWA - Lt.-Gen. Thomas Lawson has been named as Canada’s next new chief of the defence staff, the country’s top military post.

Michael Bryant on his deadly encounter with an angry cyclist

The biggest issues facing the country are being tackled not by Parliament, but in court

Miss the debate? A recap: Two politicians work each other into a hairball mess of pissy words and nasty looks

During the slog of a four-person debate, Charest worked to ensure he’s worth another look

Burglary at serial killer’s deserted cottage is only half the mystery

Aaron Wherry on why the words still hold weight

Charest’s best hope for re-election is more violent student protests

The government is subsidizing hunters to return to the land

Q&A: Dr. Anna Reid talks to Julia Belluz about inequality, the status of physicians and the need for the federal government to join the conversation