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No evidence federal election was affected by foreign interference, commissioner says
OTTAWA — Canada’s elections commissioner said Wednesday she has no evidence to suggest the federal…
StatCan says two-bedroom asking rents highest in Vancouver in Q1
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says Vancouver saw the highest average asking rent for a two-bedroom…
Enbridge says it would pitch new Alberta-B. C. pipeline only under right conditions
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has expressed confidence one or more private-sector pipeline operators…
From railways to minerals: seven takeaways from Canada’s new NATO spending pledge
THE HAGUE — Canada and its NATO allies agreed Wednesday to substantially hike their defence…
Former B.C. finance minister says Conservative nomination process needs examination
OTTAWA — A longtime B.C. MLA who was barred from running for the Conservative party…
Carney says Canada will spend 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035
THE HAGUE — Canada and its NATO allies agreed at their annual summit on Wednesday…
Google urges CRTC to use restraint with Online Streaming Act
OTTAWA — Google asked the federal broadcast regulator Wednesday to exercise caution and restraint in…
Alberta Next survey asks if province should withhold social help for some immigrants
CALGARY — Whether Alberta should withhold social services from some immigrants is among the issues…
Ottawa won’t release its budget for Canada Day festivities in the capital
OTTAWA — The federal government has set a budget for Canada Day programming in the…
Crime bill with tougher bail, sentencing provisions coming in fall: justice minister
OTTAWA — The Liberal government will table a bill this fall introducing stricter bail conditions…
In the news today: Carney at NATO summit, Senate voting on major projects bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
These Canadian rocks may be the oldest on Earth
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have identified what could be the oldest rocks on Earth…
Immigration, pension: A look at survey questions put forward by Alberta Next panel
The Alberta Next panel, chaired by Premier Danielle Smith, is holding town halls this summer…
Canada’s first evacuation flight leaves Middle East amid Israel-Iran strikes
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says dozens of Canadians left the Middle East on a…
Steady May inflation figures don’t make the case for rate cuts: economists
OTTAWA — May inflation figures showed marginal improvements in some of the Bank of Canada’s…
Meat producers warn internal trade bill could cause blowback with trade partners
OTTAWA — The Canadian Meat Council is warning that the Liberal government’s legislation to ease…
Carney says Canada will meet new NATO spending target by developing critical minerals
THE HAGUE — Canada will reach an even higher NATO spending target in part by…
Punishing temperatures return to Central Canada during record-breaking heat wave
TORONTO — A heat wave over Ontario and Quebec delivered a parting punch of scorching…
Review of fossil fuel subsidies stalls as Argentina ceases communication with Canada
OTTAWA — A peer review of fossil fuel subsidies between Canada and Argentina — already…
Canada’s next national census set for May 2026
OTTAWA — The next Canadian census will be held in May 2026. The federal cabinet…
Here’s a list of May inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in May, Statistics Canada says.…
Here’s a list of May inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in May, Statistics Canada says.…
In the news today: Trump announces ceasefire in Iran-Israel war
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada changes course, starts busing citizens out of Israel
OTTAWA — Ottawa has started offering buses to Canadians looking to leave Israel and the…