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Canada brings seven citizens out of Israel, West Bank as most find their own way out
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says it brought just seven Canadians out of Israel and…
Canada issues deportation orders, cancels visas for Iranian regime members
OTTAWA — Three people have been found ineligible to remain in Canada in recent years…
Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering
OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau is said to be recovering after collapsing on the Senate…
Just for Laughs founder says three women in sex-assault civil trial were consenting
MONTRÉAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon testified Wednesday that he had consensual relations…
No evidence federal election was affected by foreign interference, commissioner says
OTTAWA — Canada’s elections commissioner said Wednesday she has no evidence to suggest the federal…
Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says
Researchers say some glaciers in Western Canada and the United States lost 12 per cent…
From railways to minerals: seven takeaways from Canada’s new NATO spending pledge
THE HAGUE — Canada and its NATO allies agreed Wednesday to substantially hike their defence…
Former B.C. finance minister says Conservative nomination process needs examination
OTTAWA — A longtime B.C. MLA who was barred from running for the Conservative party…
National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic
TORONTO — National health data released Wednesday shows overdose deaths in Canada dropped in 2024…
Carney says Canada will spend 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035
THE HAGUE — Canada and its NATO allies agreed at their annual summit on Wednesday…
B.C. Appeal Court upholds US$30M fraud judgment against West Vancouver man
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld a US$30 million court judgment against…
Google urges CRTC to use restraint with Online Streaming Act
OTTAWA — Google asked the federal broadcast regulator Wednesday to exercise caution and restraint in…
Alberta Next survey asks if province should withhold social help for some immigrants
CALGARY — Whether Alberta should withhold social services from some immigrants is among the issues…
This year’s Fête nationale was hottest June day on record in Montreal
MONTREAL — Tuesday’s Fête nationale holiday was the hottest June day in Montreal since records…
Montreal asking rents up nearly 71% in six years, according to Statistics Canada
MONTREAL — A new Statistics Canada report says asking rent in Montreal has risen by…
Ottawa won’t release its budget for Canada Day festivities in the capital
OTTAWA — The federal government has set a budget for Canada Day programming in the…
Crime bill with tougher bail, sentencing provisions coming in fall: justice minister
OTTAWA — The Liberal government will table a bill this fall introducing stricter bail conditions…
In the news today: Carney at NATO summit, Senate voting on major projects bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Immigration, pension: A look at survey questions put forward by Alberta Next panel
The Alberta Next panel, chaired by Premier Danielle Smith, is holding town halls this summer…
Canada’s first evacuation flight leaves Middle East amid Israel-Iran strikes
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says dozens of Canadians left the Middle East on a…
Steady May inflation figures don’t make the case for rate cuts: economists
OTTAWA — May inflation figures showed marginal improvements in some of the Bank of Canada’s…
Meat producers warn internal trade bill could cause blowback with trade partners
OTTAWA — The Canadian Meat Council is warning that the Liberal government’s legislation to ease…
Fête nationale in Quebec punctuated by parades, concerts, heat and storms
MONTREAL — A sea of blue and white took centre stage under a blazing sun…
Carney says Canada will meet new NATO spending target by developing critical minerals
THE HAGUE — Canada will reach an even higher NATO spending target in part by…