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Canada begins to diversify its trade, but U.S. tariffs still a ‘heavy weight’
OTTAWA — Canada’s efforts to broaden trade beyond the United States appear to be bearing…
Defence spending to add ‘staggering’ sum to deficit by 2035, think tank warns
OTTAWA — The C.D. Howe Institute predicts Ottawa’s recently announced spending plans — which include…
Fewer federal bureaucrats express confidence in their bosses, survey suggests
OTTAWA — Confidence federal public servants have in their senior managers has fallen in recent…
New supply management law won’t save the system from Trump, experts say
OTTAWA — A new law meant to protect supply management might not be enough to…
Anti-landmine advocates urge Canada to try keeping Ukraine, others in Ottawa Treaty
OTTAWA — Canadian advocates are urging Ottawa to protect the 1997 treaty Canada brokered to…
In the news today: Public servants losing confidence, major agribusiness merger
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Carney meets with automotive sector CEOs as U.S. trade talks continue
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney met with automotive sector CEOs Wednesday morning to discuss…
Lloyd Axworthy accuses Carney of taking ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump
OTTAWA — Former Liberal foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy is accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Ottawa must pass a law revoking digital service tax before it can issue refunds: CRA
OTTAWA — Companies that paid the now-defunct digital services tax will have to wait for…
Canada Day celebrations draw thousands, as Carney says values are under pressure
OTTAWA — Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country Tuesday to show…
There’s no one way to be a Canadian: Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault
OTTAWA — Steven Guilbeault, federal minister of identity and culture, came to his new job…
Amid calls for separation, Alberta’s new referendum rules set to formally take effect
EDMONTON — As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three…
Alberta byelection called for Aug. 18, giving Poilievre path back to House of Commons
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre has chosen one of the safest possible places to make his…
U.S. and Canada restart trade talks after conflict over digital services tax
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday his move to drop Canada’s digital services…
‘It’s a privilege to live here’: What this Canada Day means for new citizens
Samantha Sannella shed happy tears as she stood to sing the national anthem at her…
Is Canada now free of internal trade barriers? Read the fine print
OTTAWA — Federal and provincial leaders are working to dismantle internal trade barriers that push…
Political, health leaders among more than 80 new appointees to the Order of Canada
OTTAWA — The prime minister’s incoming chief of staff and two doctors who led Canadians…
From lacrosse myths to kilts: 5 things you may not know about Canadian symbols
OTTAWA — Parliamentarians likely will get a chance later this year to debate whether to…
Retiring government rep Marc Gold calls Senate ‘greatest privilege’ of his life
OTTAWA — Sen. Marc Gold’s career as the government’s representative in the Senate is ending,…
Canada cancelled its digital services tax. What was it and why did the U.S. hate it?
OTTAWA — Tech giants such as Amazon and Google will not have to shell out…
Canada rescinds digital services tax to resume negotiations with U.S.
OTTAWA — Canada is rescinding its digital services tax and will resume trade negotiations with…
Liberals taking ‘fresh’ look at online harms bill, justice minister says
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the federal government plans to take a “fresh”…
New laws against blocking access to places of worship, schools coming, Fraser says
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the Liberal government will press ahead with plans…
‘So terrifying’: Iranian student on fleeing back to safety in Canada amid conflict
Arash Ghaderi can’t forget the moment his wife tearfully woke him up to tell him…