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Canada could be barred from a future peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, expert says
OTTAWA — Canada may have difficulty taking part in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine after…

Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking remote work rules
OTTAWA — Large numbers of public servants working in the federal government’s three biggest departments…

Intense pollen season to begin in southwest B.C. this weekend, expert warns
VANCOUVER — Get your tissues and allergy medicines ready if you live in southwestern British…

In the news today: Ontario PCs win third majority government
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…

Ottawa posts $21.7 billion deficit for April-to-December period
OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $21.7 billion for the April-to-December…

Canada extends temporary visa application window for Ukrainians
OTTAWA — The federal government is giving Ukrainians in Canada who fled Russia’s invasion another…

Gilles Villeneuve museum temporarily closes amid legal action by late driver’s family
MONTREAL — A museum northeast of Montreal named in honour of Canadian racing legend Gilles…

Time running out for Canadians seeking visas for family in Gaza
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Time is running out for Canadians hoping a federal visa program…

Quebec could extend religious symbols ban to school staff other than teachers
MONTREAL — The Quebec government might extend its ban on religious symbols following a report…

Quebec replaces digital technology minister who resigned over auto board scandal
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault replaced his cybersecurity and digital technology minister Friday after…

Transport Minister Anand says she’s seeking re-election in face of Trump’s threats
OTTAWA — Anita Anand, minister of transport and internal trade, says she’s changed her mind…

Doug Ford’s Ontario PCs win re-election, with tariff threats around the corner
TORONTO — Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives won’t have long to sit back and bask in…

Ottawa tells First Nations chiefs committee to sort out child welfare talks with AFN
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says Ottawa needs the Assembly of First Nations…

Anand meets with provincial counterparts to discuss boosting interprovincial trade
OTTAWA — Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand said Friday she wants to boost…

Trudeau announces appointment of B.C. executive to Senate
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of a new independent senator…