Algonquin program cancellations a blow to Ottawa's economy, business and arts groups say

OTTAWA — Energy Minister Tim Hodgson suggested his colleague Michael Ma’s views do not reflect those of the Liberal party, the day after the floor-crossing MP apologized for comments casting doubt on reports of China’s human rights abuses against Uyghurs. During a press conference on Friday, Hodgson also referred any additional questions on Ma’s controversial comments to Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose office has not issued a statement on the issue in two days. On Thursday, during a Commons industry committee meeting on Chinese electric vehicle imports, Ma posed pointed questions...