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Report finds one in five immigrants leaves Canada within 25 years
OTTAWA — A new report says one in five newcomers to Canada leaves the country…
‘Valid’ questions for CFIA but few simple answers in wake of B.C. ostrich cull
Infectious disease veterinarian Scott Weese says the hundreds of ostriches shot dead on a rainy…
Quebec MNA Marwah Rizqy suspended from Liberal caucus, stripped of leadership duties
QUÉBEC — Quebec Liberal Marwah Rizqy has been suspended from caucus and stripped of her…
Carney defends green pledge to get Budget 2025 passed in narrow vote
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday defended making a commitment to carbon emission…
In the news today: Carney government’s budget survives tight vote
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Gas-for-wine’: South Africa seeks deal to boost trade, investment with Canada
OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Johannesburg for the G20 summit, Canada…
Carney Liberals narrowly survive crucial budget vote, preventing winter election
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government narrowly survived a crucial budget vote Monday evening,…
Murder suspect says assault sentence ‘doesn’t matter’ next to how he tortures himself
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia man accused of killing Bailey McCourt says it “doesn’t matter”…
Saskatchewan Roughriders return home, celebrate Grey Cup with cheering fans in Regina
REGINA — The Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan Roughriders are back home, hoisting the CFL’s top…
Port of Montreal expansion had inadequate consultation on endangered fish: Bloc MP
OTTAWA — Ottawa oversaw an inadequate consultation on mitigation plans for an endangered fish species…
Toronto City Hall raises Palestinian flag, joining other cities across Canada
TORONTO — The mood was celebratory on the rooftop of Toronto City Hall on Monday…
TD Bank settles human rights complaint by B.C. Muslim-Indigenous man
VANCOUVER — A human rights complaint has been settled between the TD Bank and a…
Hollywood star Richard Gere brings Tibet advocacy to Parliament Hill
OTTAWA — Hollywood actor Richard Gere said Monday Canada shouldn’t pivot to a stronger relationship…
Premiers say they had positive meeting with PM, hint that tariff relief is coming
OTTAWA — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt said premiers had a “productive” meeting with Prime…
Calls for justice system reform follow release of man who killed two Indigenous women
OTTAWA — An advocate for murdered and missing Indigenous women said Monday the release of…
‘Truly incredible’: Commuters impressed with new branch of Montreal’s rail network
MONTREAL — Fifteen-year-old Dustin Flores-Ranger says he’s taken a ride on the new branch of…
Survivor disheartened that Canada may fail to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040
TORONTO — Shannon Pethick thought cervical cancer would be in Canada’s rear-view by now. “It…
Chief finds missing jacket adorned with honours, family history in Montreal airport
OTTAWA — A Mi’kmaw hereditary chief’s missing jacket has been found after an extensive search…
All five NDP leadership candidates qualify for debate in Montreal next month
OTTAWA — The NDP says all five official candidates will be on the debate stage…
Bank of Canada expected to move to sidelines amid inflation ‘messiness’
OTTAWA — There were signs inflation was easing in October, but a more muddled picture…
2 Montreal transit unions have tentative agreements, but still no deal for 2 others
MONTRÉAL — Two Montreal public transit unions have reached tentative agreements with their employer, while…
October home sales down from last year, but more activity expected in 2026: CREA
The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of residential properties that changed hands in…
B.C. wolves use line to pull up crab traps in first possible tool use by species
Researchers have captured video footage of wild wolves in British Columbia pulling crab traps out…
Swedish royals head to Canada as country lobbies for a slice of defence spending
OTTAWA — The Swedish royal family is paying a rare, three-day state visit to Canada…