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Disaster-related costs to increase by $1 billion by 2034. PBO says
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says federal assistance to help Canadians recover from natural…
Montreal transit agency seeks mediation with bus, metro drivers to avoid more strikes
MONTREAL — Montreal’s public transit agency has asked the provincial government to appoint a mediator…
Anand says Canada is in a ‘strategic partnership’ with China
OTTAWA — Just three years after Canada called China a “disruptive global power,” Foreign Affairs…
Premier Smith affirms Alberta’s 2050 net zero goal in testy committee appearance
OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reiterated her province’s commitment to becoming a carbon neutral…
Liberals table crime bill to restrict access to bail, impose tougher sentences
OTTAWA — The Liberal government tabled legislation Thursday morning, trying to make it harder to…
Nova Scotia to learn from Ontario’s nuclear efforts as part of new agreement
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his government will learn from Ontario’s nuclear…
Quebecers pay millions each year for health care in other provinces
MONTREAL — Quebec residents paid more than $10 million out of pocket to receive health…
Federal, Ontario governments contributing $3B to small nuclear reactor project
The federal and Ontario governments are putting a total of $3 billion toward a project…
CIRB rules against Canada Post union’s challenge to back-to-work order
OTTAWA — The Canada Industrial Relations Board has ruled against the union at Canada Post…
Carney says ports, minerals key to his plan to double non-U.S. exports
OTTAWA — Building up port infrastructure and exporting more resources like the critical minerals in…
His own executives want him gone. But B.C. Conservative leader Rustad won’t quit
VICTORIA — Almost one year ago to the day, John Rustad was on the brink…
Supreme Court of Canada to review sentencing in handgun possession case
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will review the case of a man who…
Black staff at Global Affairs Canada allege systemic racism
OTTAWA — Current and former Global Affairs Canada employees who are Black say the department…
In the news today: Justice minister to talk tougher bail, Canada-China revisited
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Carney vows budget will spur ‘unprecedented’ investment, but warns of ‘sacrifices’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney promised the nation Wednesday evening the fall budget will…
NDP leadership contenders pitch their vision to party membership at first forum
OTTAWA — The five official candidates for the federal NDP leadership met for the first…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticizes World Series ticket ‘gouging’
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is looking at the issue of ticket…
Get bad advice from the Canada Revenue Agency? You’re out of luck, taxpayer
OTTAWA — Canadians who file their personal income taxes incorrectly after getting bad advice from…
Four things about Nova Scotia’s decision to approve Whale Sanctuary Project
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has approved plans for construction of North America’s first…
Poilievre defends RCMP comments, denies saying Trudeau should be in jail
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre defended his comments about the RCMP Wednesday and denied…
Wildfire fighters, evacuees call on feds to restore funds for equipment and training
OTTAWA — When Jennifer Saulnier fled her home with her dog in Tantallon, N.S., in…
Lawyer says B.C. RCMP officer believed group chats were condoned
The lawyer for a British Columbia RCMP officer facing possible dismissal over derogatory comments in…
Quebec government to arm roadside traffic inspectors
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government has decided to equip the province’s roadside inspectors with firearms.…
Carney taking a ‘gamble’ with large deficit in fall budget: Desjardins economist
OTTAWA — A Desjardins economist argues the surge in government spending in the Liberals’ upcoming…