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Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Arctic
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base…
Trump says 25 per cent tariffs coming for Canada on Saturday
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will decide Thursday night whether to include…
Ottawa names a new chief adviser on combating human trafficking
OTTAWA — The federal government has appointed a long-time advocate for victims’ rights to help…
RCMP deploys helicopters to patrol Canada-U.S. border amid tariff threats
MONTREAL — RCMP in Quebec today showed off a Black Hawk helicopter added to their…
Canada Soccer names 24-player roster for U-17 Costa Calida MIMA Cup in Spain
Canada Soccer has named its women’s under-17 squad for next month’s U-17 Costa Calida MIMA…
Canada’s Jasmine Jasudavicius set to make history on UFC card in Saudi Arabia
Canadian flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius will enter the record book Saturday when she and Brazilian opponent…
Matthews to captain US. Canada, Finland and Sweden have injury questions for 4 Nations Face-Off
Auston Matthews will serve as captain for the United States in the upcoming 4 Nations…
Calls for major changes to landmark tobacco settlement too late: Imperial Tobacco
TORONTO — Imperial Tobacco is rejecting what it says are major changes to a landmark…
Federal lawyer describes Abdelrazik’s case against Canada as ‘elaborate theory’
OTTAWA — A federal lawyer denies government responsibility for Abousfian Abdelrazik’s detention in Sudan, saying…
Fleury posts shutout in final Montreal game, Wild blanks Canadiens 4-0
MONTREAL — Marc-Andre Fleury posted a 19-save shutout in what’s expected to be his final…
Amid flames, mosh pits and fury, Sum 41 blazes through farewell concert
TORONTO — If Sum 41 was looking to go out in a blaze of glory,…
Carney vows to kill consumer carbon pricing, shift to green incentives
OTTAWA — Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is backing away from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s…
In the news today: Ministers make pitch to avert Trump tariffs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Trump says Canada facing 25 per cent tariff but oil might get a 10 per cent levy
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he is considering a lower tariff on…
International study permit data an ‘earthquake’ for Canadian university finances
A dramatic decline in international study permits issued last year is quickly becoming an existential…
Doug Ford pledges $22 billion in stimulus package if re-elected as Ontario premier
Two of Ontario’s main party leaders focused their attention south of the border Friday with…
How Trump’s foreign policy could shape Canada’s approach to aid, trade and intel
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” changes to foreign policy could have drastic…
Chrystia Freeland says Canada should target Elon Musk’s Tesla in a tariff fight
OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland says Ottawa should target Tesla vehicles and U.S.…
StatCan estimates GDP rebounded at year-end but uncertainties mount for economy
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy contracted in November, but preliminary estimates point to a rebound…
Canadian midfielder Victoria Pickett joins AFC Toronto on season-long loan
TORONTO — AFC Toronto added an important midfield piece Friday, acquiring Canadian international Victoria Pickett…
The Canada Super 60 League, a new cricket competition, set to launch in July
TORONTO — A new cricket league is set to launch in the Toronto area in…
Ottawa defers effective date of capital gains changes to 2026, promises exemptions
The federal government says it is deferring the implementation of a hike to the capital…
Conservative fundraising for 2024 nearly doubles Liberal, NDP total
OTTAWA — The Conservative Party had a banner fundraising year in 2024, when it nearly…
Here’s the latest as Trump’s tariff deadline looms
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian…