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Man charged with vandalism of National Holocaust Monument
OTTAWA — A 46-year-old man has been charged after Canada’s National Holocaust Monument was vandalized…
PM says negotiations continue as Trump says he’s ending trade talks over digital tax
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he did not speak Friday with Donald Trump…
Former PM Harper says military spending can address Arctic infrastructure gap
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper said Friday the best way to build much-needed…
Canada’s national anthem is 45 years old today
OTTAWA — While the country will celebrate its birthday next week, O Canada got a…
Federal minister plans to hold consultations this summer on immigration intake
OTTAWA — The federal government will use this summer’s planned consultation on immigration targets to…
Statistics Canada says real GDP down 0.1 per cent in April as manufacturing slowed
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy edged lower in April as the manufacturing sector posted its…
Supreme Court of Canada grants woman chance to appeal immigration decision
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a woman from Albania should have another…
Reynolds, Rankin among Canada Day Order of Canada appointees
OTTAWA — Actor Ryan Reynolds and musician Heather Rankin will both be invested as officers…
In the news today: Alberta finance minister to give fiscal update
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Federal bank loaning $1B for BC Ferries to buy Chinese-made ships
VICTORIA — A federal Crown corporation is loaning BC Ferries $1 billion to help buy…
Premier Smith says Albertans’ desire for leaving Canada has never been higher
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the public desire in her province to quit…
Controversial legislation to fast-track major projects, Bill C-5, becomes law
OTTAWA — The Liberal government’s controversial major projects bill became law Thursday — legislation Indigenous…
A 49-year-old Canadian has died while in ICE custody in Florida
OTTAWA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Thursday that a 49-year-old Canadian has died…
Major projects: How Bill C-5 works and why it alarms its critics
OTTAWA — Parliament has passed controversial major projects legislation that Prime Minister Mark Carney says…
Ottawa eyeing Ukrainian partnership, EU loans for defence equipment, minister says
OTTAWA — Ottawa is considering whether to follow in the footsteps of several European nations…
Brazeau recovering after collapsing in Senate Wednesday due to ‘dizzy spell’
OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau is recovering after a “dizzy spell” made him “briefly lose…
Federal Court approves Indian Hospitals class-action settlement
OTTAWA — The Federal Court has approved a multi-billion-dollar class-action settlement for people who suffered…
Senate could vote on controversial major projects bill today
OTTAWA — The Senate could vote today on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s controversial major projects…
Ottawa’s foreign aid chief eyes red tape, visibility as Canada resists cutbacks
OTTAWA — The MP overseeing foreign aid says Canada must take a more efficient, more…
In the news today: Foreign aid transparency, Quebec chopper crash victims found
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
National chief asks senators to slow down major projects bill, as senator collapses
OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on senators…
Canada brings seven citizens out of Israel, West Bank as most find their own way out
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says it brought just seven Canadians out of Israel and…
Canada issues deportation orders, cancels visas for Iranian regime members
OTTAWA — Three people have been found ineligible to remain in Canada in recent years…
Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering
OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau is said to be recovering after collapsing on the Senate…