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Joly says Ottawa will be ‘hawkish’ on competition to restore affordability
OTTAWA — Ottawa will aggressively push competition between companies in a bid to ease the…
Quebec man sentenced to five years for trying to overthrow Haitian government
MONTREAL — A Quebec man found guilty of attempting to foment an armed revolution to…
Canadian FIFA VP pushes back on Trump comments about moving World Cup games from ‘dangerous’ cities
LONDON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump was reminded Wednesday that FIFA, not any government,…
Lawyer for man accused of accessing PM’s banking data awaits info in ‘involved’ case
OTTAWA — The lawyer for a man accused of accessing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s banking…
Five Canadian provinces boost their minimum wage, Alberta now lowest
Five provinces are increasing their minimum wage today to support workers amid affordability issues. The…
Fact File: American social media posts mislead on Canadian gun laws
A federal buyback of assault-style firearms from individual owners announced earlier this month prompted misleading…
In the news today: Canada’s investment crisis, Canadians witnessing systemic racism
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Almost half of Canadians say they have seen systemic racism in their province: poll
OTTAWA — Almost half of Canadians polled say they have observed evidence of systemic racism…
Canada in “investment crisis” business council says in federal budget submission
OTTAWA — The Business Council of Canada says Canada is in an “investment crisis” but…
Handling of sex crime allegations at N.S. youth detention centre under scrutiny
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is denying allegations that staff at a youth detention…
All three beached sperm whales in P.E.I. dead: conservation group
All three sperm whales stranded off the northern coast of Prince Edward Island have died,…
Carney marks ‘devastating legacy’ of residential schools in Ottawa event
OTTAWA — The federal government will “match remembrance with responsibility,” Prime Minister Mark Carney promised…
Nigel Wright, former chief of staff to Stephen Harper, has died at age 62
OTTAWA — Nigel Wright, a longtime Canadian businessman and former top aide to prime minister…
Canada Post strike prompts Elections Yukon to make changes ahead of vote
Elections Yukon is making changes to how some people can vote in the upcoming territorial…
As public service cuts loom, local Ottawa agency eyes growing defence industry
OTTAWA — With the prospect of public service cuts looming over the capital, an Ottawa…
Canadian energy minister, Alberta premier disappointed with Imperial Oil job cuts
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Imperial Oil’s “very disappointing” plan to lay off roughly 20…
Quebec premier outlines new economic vision in speech to legislature
QUÉBEC — In an attempt to revive his party’s political fortunes, Quebec Premier François Legault…
Hundreds gather in Montreal to reflect on Canada’s legacy of residential schools
MONTREAL — Fay-Lisa Gagné, who hails from Muskowekwan First Nation in Saskatchewan, has complicated feelings…
Anand taking two different approaches to building ‘bridges’ with China, India
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is off to India and China in the…
Trump says a U.S. government shutdown is ‘likely’ — here’s what could happen
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a federal government shutdown is “likely,”…
Prolonged drought stunts the renowned wild blueberry crop in the Maritimes
HALIFAX — This summer’s prolonged drought across Atlantic Canada has had a costly impact on…
Quebec Chinese community members want answers after RCMP ends ‘police station’ probe
MONTREAL — Chinese Montrealers say they have been left with many questions after the RCMP…
B.C. public service workers to rally in Vancouver after contract talks break down
VANCOUVER — The union representing 34,000 public sector workers in British Columbia says members of…
Trump hits Canadian lumber producers with additional 10 per cent tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued new tariffs that could add further pressure on Canadian…