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Ottawa moves to prop up youth employment in a rough summer jobs market
OTTAWA — The federal government is moving to shore up a historically weak summer job…
Poll suggests half of Canadians believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that nearly half of Canadians believe Israel is committing…
U.S. condemns Canada, four other nations over Israeli sanctions
OTTAWA — The United States condemned Canada and four other countries on Tuesday for imposing…
Man accused of plotting shooting at New York Jewish centre extradited to U.S.
OTTAWA — The U.S. Justice Department says a Pakistani citizen who was living in Canada…
Labour minister urges mediation to help settle Montreal transit mechanics strike
MONTREAL — Quebec’s labour minister is calling for mediation in a strike involving Montreal’s public…
New AI minister says Canada won’t ‘over-index’ on AI regulation
OTTAWA — Canada’s new minister of artificial intelligence said Tuesday he’ll put less emphasis on…
Rule of law, judges ‘under attack’ in many countries, Canada’s chief justice says
OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner says the rule of law and judicial independence are…
Prime minister, MPs attend ceremony to raise Pride flag on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney was joined by members of Parliament from all parties…
Warmer than normal summer predicted across Canada, uncertain precipitation levels
Canada is expected to see a warmer-than-usual summer with uncertain precipitation levels in most provinces,…
Feds didn’t follow procurement rules in contracts with company behind ArriveCan app
OTTAWA — Federal organizations failed to follow procurement and security rules when awarding contracts to…
Auditor general finds F-35 costs soared due to project delays, pilot shortages
OTTAWA — The estimated cost of Canada’s incoming fleet of advanced stealth fighters exploded by…
Federal government slow to reduce, modernize its office space
OTTAWA — The federal government has moved slowly to reduce its office space, a new…
Ottawa’s plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s efforts to prepare the country for the impacts of climate change have…
Five things you need to know about the auditor general and environment audits
OTTAWA — Canada’s auditor general and environment commissioner both released reports Tuesday covering everything from…
GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report
OTTAWA — The Liberal plan to give first-time homebuyers a tax break on a newly…
Ottawa too slow to process First Nations status applications: AG report
OTTAWA — Canada’s auditor general says Indigenous Services Canada has failed to process applications for…
In the news today: AG report on company behind ArriveCan out today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
China tariffs bite into B.C. spot prawn season, but foodies queue for kiss of the sea
VANCOUVER — Toronto resident Krista Jang showed off her “haul” on the False Creek Fishermen’s…
Eby says it’s not him blocking Smith’s oil pipeline, it’s lack of money and proponent
British Columbia Premier David Eby says it’s not him standing in the way of Alberta…
Carney vows Canada will meet 2% NATO spending pledge this year
OTTAWA — Canada will meet its NATO defence spending commitment for the first time in…
Quebec to invest $10M in company developing Canadian-made satellite launch technology
MONTREAL — Quebec premier François Legault says the province will invest $10 million in a…
Quebec government scraps gasoline floor price to boost competition
MONTREAL — Quebec has abolished its floor price on gasoline in a bid to bring…
Lost RCMP memory key with informant details was offered for sale by criminals: report
OTTAWA — The RCMP lost a memory key containing personal information about victims, witnesses and…
Five things to know about Canada’s plan to meet the NATO defence spending target
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising that Canada will quickly boost its defence…