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New trade deal to chop red tape, knock down trade barriers across Canada
VICTORIA — Trade of tens of thousands of goods across Canada’s 14 jurisdictions will soon…
Airport security firm sues Canada for $420 million after failed contract bid
TORONTO — A multinational security firm that used to provide screening services at airports in…
Carney visits Abu Dhabi as alarm grows over possible UAE role in Sudan’s civil war
ABU DHABI — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived Wednesday in Abu Dhabi to seek more…
Climate activists award Canada satirical ‘fossil of the day’ title at COP30
OTTAWA — Canada’s reputation as a global climate leader took a hit Tuesday when it…
Watchdog calls for changes to how justice system treats sexual violence survivors
OTTAWA — The federal ombudsperson for victims of crime is calling for reforms to improve…
Group sues Quebec City for cancelling July show of U.S. Christian singer Sean Feucht
A group associated with the American Christian singer Sean Feucht is suing Quebec City’s municipal…
Senators amend legislation to make it easier to pass on First Nations status
OTTAWA — Senators have passed sweeping amendments to a bill that would simplify the transfer…
Will Newfoundland energy deal be finalized? ‘Good question,’ says Hydro-Québec chief
MONTREAL — Hydro-Québec’s chief executive says she is confident a draft energy deal with Newfoundland…
RCMP says B.C. ostrich farm investigations continue, charges neither laid nor stayed
RCMP say investigations are ongoing in relation to their enforcement operation at a British Columbia…
B.C.-incorporated cryptocurrency firm appeals record $176 million Fintrac penalty
TORONTO — A cryptocurrency firm incorporated in British Columbia is appealing a $176 million penalty…
P.E.I. man faces first terror charges in Atlantic, for allegedly 3D-printing firearms
CHARLOTTETOWN — A man in Prince Edward Island is facing terrorism charges for allegedly making…
Loaded barge bound for Seattle sinking off central B.C. coast
A barge carrying numerous cargo containers is sinking in the waters off British Columbia’s central…
Quebec Liberal leader calls for external investigation into report on cash for votes
MONTREAL — Pablo Rodriguez is facing his biggest crisis since becoming leader of the Quebec…
Safety changes urged after accidental lifeboat plunge off B.C.: TSB
RICHMOND — The Transportation Safety Board is urging stronger safety procedures involving lifeboats on commercial…
In the news today: PM travelling to UAE, alert system test, HBC art auction
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…