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Feds list seven criminal groups as terrorist entities to fight fentanyl trafficking
OTTAWA — Seven transnational criminal organizations are being listed as terrorist entities under the Criminal…
The federal government must revisit its approval of a popular weed-killer, court says
OTTAWA — The federal government has been ordered to reassess its 2022 approval of a…
Poilievre’s proposed incentives for First Nations water, resource projects draw fire
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he would incentivize First Nations to support natural-resource…
Liberal leadership candidate Baylis says PM, premiers made ‘mistakes’ with Trump
OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Frank Baylis says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s premiers…
Liberals increase Sudan war refugee quota as Quebec bars relatives from resettlement
OTTAWA — The federal government is increasing the number of refugees it plans to resettle…
PM speaks with Zelenskyy, repeats call for Ukraine’s involvement in U.S.-Russia talks
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Thursday as Washington…
Jennifer Jones back at Scotties Tournament of Hearts to coach Rachel Homan’s team
THUNDER BAY — Jennifer Jones was back in familiar territory and colours in a new…
70% of Canadians support retaliatory tariffs on United States: poll
OTTAWA — Seventy per cent of Canadians are in favour of dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on…
Internal military report blames botched shooter drill on poor organization
OTTAWA — An internal report blames a lack of communication for a debacle on a…
High-speed rail line would drive billions in economic benefits: report
MONTREAL — A high-speed rail link between Toronto and Quebec City could deliver billions of…
Dental hygienists urge federal parties to keep funding dental care program
OTTAWA — The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association says its members are urging all federal parties…
Public safety minister says Canada has answered U.S. demands on border security
WASHINGTON — Public Safety Minister David McGuinty said Thursday Canada has acted on U.S. concerns…
In apology to Inuit, minister calls relocations decades ago a ‘failure’
OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree apologized Thursday afternoon on behalf of the federal…
Cole Caufield’s overtime heroics hand Montreal Canadiens third straight win
MONTREAL — Cole Caufield’s overtime goal propelled the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 win over…
Canada’s Dubreuil, Blondin win speedskating silver medals as World Cup season ends
HEERENVEEN — Canada’s Laurent Dubreuil and Ivanie Blondin earned silver medals Sunday as the World…
Canadian rider Derek Gee wins O Gran Camino cycling race in Spain
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA — Canadian cyclist Derek Gee won the O Gran Camino road race…
Corus radio stations to only play Canadian artists on Saturday amid tariff tensions
TORONTO — Radio stations across several parts of the country will set their tune to…
A federal byelection has been called for Halifax
HALIFAX — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that a byelection is to be held…
Trudeau staunchly defends Zelenskyy as London summit on European security wraps up
LONDON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clearly signalled his view Sunday that Russian President Vladimir…
Freeland ‘uniquely qualified’ to lead Canada through ‘greatest threat’ since WWII
OTTAWA — When former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland enters her campaign rallies in her…
Expert says Trump wants a ‘win’ as it remains unclear whether Canada thwarted tariffs
WASHINGTON — Canadians are feeling a foreboding sense of déjà vu as the country waits…
Canada, other countries struggling to come up with new rules for AI and copyright
OTTAWA — The battle between AI companies and copyright holders notched an early win for…
Trudeau off to security summit in London as Trump’s Ukraine comments rile Europeans
LONDON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to London on Saturday ahead of a European…
Anti-Amazon protesters in Montreal rally once again for boycott demonstration
MONTREAL — Protesters accusing Amazon of union-busting gathered in downtown Montreal today to continue their…