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Transportation Safety Board calls for interim fail-safe measures after Montreal crash
MONTREAL — A 2023 train crash in Montreal that injured six people highlights the immediate…
Conservative bill would extend sanctions to target relatives of human rights abusers
OTTAWA — Conservative MP James Bezan tabled a bill on Tuesday seeking to reform Ottawa’s…
Bank of Canada rate cut expected even as inflation ticks up to 1.9% in August
OTTAWA — Most economists believe the Bank of Canada has a green light to cut…
Under-resourced sanctions regime leaves Ottawa in the dark: internal review
OTTAWA — The federal government’s enthusiasm for laying sanctions on thousands of foreigners has made…
Nisga’a Nation can help convince other nations for LNG export site off coast: Eby
British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is “counting” on the Nisga’a First Nation…
Ottawa mayor promises to end youth homelessness in the city within five years
OTTAWA — Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he wants to end youth homelessness in the…
NDP seeking to scrap labour code section that lets Ottawa shut down strikes
OTTAWA — NDP MP and labour critic Alexandre Boulerice said Tuesday his party plans to…
Ottawa extends taxpayers’ ombudsman’s term for another 2 years
OTTAWA — The federal government is keeping the taxpayers’ ombudsman in his role for another…
AFN chiefs warn federal budget cuts will hurt First Nations
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs are warning Ottawa that any cuts to federal funding for…
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu expects unpaid airline work probe to wrap up in December
GATINEAU — The federal government’s probe into allegations about unpaid work in Canada’s airline sector…
Liberals, Conservatives talk co-operation but trade jabs as Parliament returns
OTTAWA — After talking up the prospect of cross-party collaboration in the House of Commons,…
Five takeaways from the first day of the fall sitting of Parliament
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament returned to the House of Commons on Monday — the…
Vancouver Whitecaps, Forge FC to clash in Canadian Championship semifinal
VANCOUVER — There aren’t many firsts for Thomas Muller at this stage of his career.…
Meet Ana Bailão, the person tasked with turning around Canada’s housing crisis
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have placed their hopes for scaling up Canada’s affordable housing…
Vancouver FC’s David Norman Jr. looking to complete another magical cup run
David Norman Jr. is no stranger to cup runs, having helped St. Patrick’s Athletic win…
Mexico trip kicks off globe-hopping travel season for PM Carney
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is off to Mexico City this week — the…
Man charged after alleged threats to Ottawa school over Charlie Kirk post
OTTAWA — Ottawa police have charged a man over alleged threats made to a local…
In the news today: MPs return to House of Commons today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Who will go toe-to-toe in the House of Commons this fall?
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament return to the House of Commons today for what’s expected…
Build Canada Homes aims to build 4,000 housing units on federal land: Carney
OTTAWA — The newly created Build Canada Homes agency will oversee plans to build 4,000…
Defending world champion Rogers leading qualifier for women’s hammer throw final
TOKYO — Canada’s Camryn Rogers is one step closer to defending her title at the…
Manitoba cabinet briefing on landfill search for murder victims not being released
WINNIPEG — A report that could shed more light on why Manitoba’s former Progressive Conservative…
League-leading AFC Toronto thumps Vancouver Rise 7-0 in NSL action
TORONTO — Esther Okoronkwo and Kaylee Hunter each scored twice and AFC Toronto piled up…
RCMP feared traitor Kim Philby knew ‘most interesting’ Canadian secrets: documents
OTTAWA — The early-1960s revelation that British spy Kim Philby had worked for Moscow alarmed…