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In UN speech, PM will present his economic agenda as antidote to angry politics
NEW YORK – Justin Trudeau will use his first speech to the United Nations General…
Autoworker union still in talks with GM as contract expiration looms
TORONTO – A spokeswoman for Unifor says there has been some progress in the union’s…
Federal government prepared to impose carbon price on provinces: McKenna
OTTAWA – Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says the federal government is prepared to impose a…
Parliament resumes with government facing tough choices, stagnant economy
OTTAWA – Now for the hard part. After 10 months of a prolonged honeymoon, consultations…
British retirees in Canada push Liberals to fix decades-old pension fight
OTTAWA – Anne Puckridge has two medals, earned during her service to Britain in the…
A by-the-numbers look at foreign pensioners in Canada, and payments abroad
OTTAWA – British pensioners living in Canada are lobbying the Liberal government to make indexing…
Canadian Tatiana Maslany wins Emmy for best lead actress in a drama
An admittedly shocked Tatiana Maslany took home the Emmy for best lead actress in a…
Traps set for unwanted guest grizzlies off northeastern Vancouver Island
ALERT BAY, B.C. – Grizzly bears have never been seen on Cormorant Island, off the…
Five things to know about contract negotiations between Unifor and GM
TORONTO – Unifor, the union representing Canadian auto workers, has been locked in tough negotiations…
Trump vs. Clinton: Activists hoping expat Americans tip vote balance
TORONTO – With polls suggesting a tight race for the White House in November, activists…
The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Monday, Sept. 19 ____ TRUDEAU SAYS CANADA WON’T REST…
MPs reprise 2008 election with battle over carbon pricing as Commons returns
OTTAWA – “Because it’s 2015” became a Liberal catchphrase after the election of the new…
Key dates this autumn for federal climate, energy decision-making
OTTAWA – The fall of 2016 is shaping up as a period of crucial decisions…
Dallaire says peacekeeping in Canada’s interest despite problems
OTTAWA – It is in Canada’s interest to play a leadership role in United Nations…
Commons committee calls for faster pathway to residency for migrant workers
OTTAWA – A House of Commons committee is calling for sweeping changes to the controversial…
Former statistics chief questions Liberal promise of more independence
OTTAWA – The country’s former chief statistician is casting doubt on the Liberal government’s promised…
Vancouver-Seattle partnership must be explored, Innovation Minister says
VANCOUVER – Canada’s Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister says it’s important to explore ways…
DNA led to charges: Accused in deaths of 2 women pleads guilty at start of trial
REGINA – A Regina man has pleaded guilty to killing a young mother whose body…
Auditor General to examine what went wrong with new federal payroll system
OTTAWA – Auditor general Michael Ferguson has been asked to determine how a move to…
Liberals accused of hijacking report recommending new jets in 12 months
OTTAWA – Opposition parties have accused the Liberals of hijacking a committee report that recommended…
Strike averted: Tentative contract deal reached between GM and Unifor
TORONTO – Unifor and General Motors of Canada have reached a tentative contract settlement, averting…
Labrador medical doctor guilty of misconduct, to face disciplinary hearing
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – A Labrador medical doctor accused of making sexual comments and inappropriate…
Big telcos must provide small ISPs access to their fibre networks, says CRTC
GATINEAU, Que. – The national telecom regulator has officially implemented new rules that industry watchers…
Pride Toronto apologizes for ‘history of racism and marginalization’
TORONTO – The organizers of Toronto’s Pride Parade have issued a wide-ranging apology for what…