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Canada blocked visa applications without explanation for Gazans fleeing war: lawyer
MONTREAL — When immigration lawyer Hana Marku opened her email weeks ago to a photo…
Mountie says he crossed the line into vulgarity, went much too far on group chats
A British Columbia RCMP officer says his use of inappropriate and discriminatory language in group…
Ione Christensen, famed for Yukon politics, century-old sourdough starter, dies at 91
A powerhouse politician who broke glass ceilings in Canada, Ione Christensen is being remember both…
LeBlanc, MacKinnon take over for Freeland as she leaves Carney’s cabinet
OTTAWA — Chrystia Freeland abruptly left Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet on Tuesday to take…
Man facing extradition after migrant family froze to death at Canada-U.S. border
Another man has been arrested in connection with a human smuggling operation that saw a…
May asks to stay on as Green leader after announcing plans to step aside
OTTAWA — Elizabeth May is campaigning to stay on as Green Party leader as a…
U.S. to begin public consultations on Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade pact review
WASHINGTON — The United States is officially starting the process of reviewing the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement…
EV advocates call on Ottawa to ease regulations on European vehicles
THE CANADIAN PRESS — Advocates for Canada’s electric vehicle sector want Ottawa to open the…
90 confirmed salmonella cases in outbreak linked to salami: health agency
OTTAWA — A salmonella outbreak linked to salami and cacciatore that sickened dozens of people…
Quebec bet big on Lion electric school buses. Now critics say the plan has backfired
MONTREAL — The Quebec government’s aggressive push to electrify its school bus fleet — while…
27 sickened by salmonella in outbreak linked to dog food and treats
VANCOUVER — The Public Health Agency of Canada says 27 people have been sickened with…
Union leaders to meet with workers of Amazon facility in Delta, B.C.
The regional director of a union representing workers at the Amazon facility in Delta, B.C.,…
Liberals will table the federal budget on Nov. 4, Champagne says
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the government will table the federal budget on…
Transportation Safety Board calls for interim fail-safe measures after Montreal crash
MONTREAL — A 2023 train crash in Montreal that injured six people highlights the immediate…
Canadian obstetricians say Tylenol is still safe to take in pregnancy after position review
TORONTO — A group representing Canada’s obstetricians and gynecologists says it has reviewed evidence on…
Quebec mom found not criminally responsible for abandoning child to stay detained
SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD — A 34-year-old woman found not criminally responsible after abandoning her toddler in a…
Conservative bill would extend sanctions to target relatives of human rights abusers
OTTAWA — Conservative MP James Bezan tabled a bill on Tuesday seeking to reform Ottawa’s…
Bank of Canada rate cut expected even as inflation ticks up to 1.9% in August
OTTAWA — Most economists believe the Bank of Canada has a green light to cut…
Hate crime legislation coming soon, bail and sentencing reform to follow: Fraser
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser said Tuesday he will introduce new hate crime legislation…
Under-resourced sanctions regime leaves Ottawa in the dark: internal review
OTTAWA — The federal government’s enthusiasm for laying sanctions on thousands of foreigners has made…
Food Banks Canada says food insecurity is up but there’s small cause for hope
TORONTO — A new report from the charity Food Banks Canada says food insecurity continues…
Nisga’a Nation can help convince other nations for LNG export site off coast: Eby
British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is “counting” on the Nisga’a First Nation…
Federal ‘clerical error’ puts N.S. mom and daughter’s legal status at risk
HALIFAX — Since the school year began, Diana Calderón has spent most weekday afternoons driving…
Ottawa mayor promises to end youth homelessness in the city within five years
OTTAWA — Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he wants to end youth homelessness in the…