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Federal budget promises legislation to accelerate Alto high-speed rail project
MONTREAL — The federal budget promises new legislation to accelerate development of the Alto high-speed…
Catholic diocese near Montreal expresses regret about Hells Angels tombstone
SAINT-BASILE-LE-GRAND — A Roman Catholic diocese on Montreal’s South Shore says it’s scandalized that a…
In the news today: Post-budget sales pitch begins, Prince Harry to visit Toronto
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Travel agents hope for return of ‘glory times’ as China resumes group tours to Canada
VANCOUVER — Travel agents are celebrating Beijing’s decision to resume group tourism to Canada after…
Liberal budget earmarks billions for ‘bold and swift action’ to meet U.S. disruption
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget takes a big swing at making…
Ottawa cutting foreign aid and research spending back to pre-pandemic level
OTTAWA — The Carney government laid out plan to cut the foreign aid budget to…
Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont leaves Conservative caucus to join the Liberals
OTTAWA — Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont left the Conservative caucus to join the Liberals…
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ detected in dead sea otters collected off B.C. coast
VANCOUVER — A new study says sea otters in British Columbia have been found to…
With Carney’s budget tabled, the countdown to a make-or-break confidence vote begins
OTTAWA — While Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne vowed there would be no surprises in the…
Budget pledges to cut 40,000 jobs from public service by 2029
OTTAWA — The federal government intends to slash the public service by 10 per cent…
Ottawa earmarks billions of dollars for defence as global spending race ramps up
OTTAWA — The federal government unveiled plans Tuesday to shell out $73 billion for national…
Yukon Party’s premier-designate Currie Dixon says their election ‘generational shift’
The Yukon’s premier-designate says he’s ready to start implementing key promises from his election campaign…
Feds unveil new climate strategy with no details on Canada’s emission commitments
OTTAWA — The federal government’s climate competitiveness strategy promises a stronger industrial carbon pricing system…
Quebec government wants to restart talks with doctors over payment reform
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault is extending an olive branch to the province’s doctors…
Ex-Hydro-Québec researcher, accused of spying for China, defends reputation at trial
LONGUEUIL — Yuesheng Wang, a former researcher with Quebec’s hydro utility on trial for allegedly…
Parole board cites new allegations about Toronto Boxing Day killer in decision
MONTREAL — A new decision by the Parole Board of Canada is revealing details about…
Federal budget forecasts $78B deficit as Liberals shift spending to capital projects
OTTAWA — This year’s federal budget contains a deficit nearly twice the size forecast by…
Budget 2025: Key numbers from the Liberals’ latest spending plan
OTTAWA — Here’s a brief look at the key numbers in the Liberal government’s 2025…
Budget includes CBC funding boost, pitches getting Canada into Eurovision
OTTAWA — The Liberal government’s plans for CBC/Radio-Canada include looking at getting Canada into the…
Immigration plan slashes student visas, prioritizes economic newcomers
OTTAWA — Canada’s 2026-2028 immigration levels plan aims to increase the number of economic immigrants…
Feds pitch $2B fund for critical minerals investments, including equity stakes
OTTAWA — The federal budget says Canada will take out equity stakes in critical mineral…
Global Affairs Canada could merge embassies with allies, must focus on trade: budget
OTTAWA — The Carney government’s first budget redirects diplomatic dollars to the trade file while…
Some key highlights from the Liberal government’s 2025 federal budget
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne introduced the 2025 federal budget on Tuesday. Here are…
What’s missing from the Carney government’s first federal budget
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget represents a shift in policy from…