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Major projects will be slowed by court challenges if rights are violated: B.C. chief
OTTAWA — The regional chief for British Columbia said Wednesday that governments should not speed…
Carney’s ‘Canada Strong Pass’ to come into effect on June 20
OTTAWA — The federal government is set to announce details of its promised “Canada Strong…
Government rejects Bloc’s call to split internal trade, major projects legislation
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is rejecting a call from the Bloc Québécois to split…
Sabia, veteran of public and private sectors, to head Carney’s Privy Council
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is tapping Michael Sabia, a veteran of the public…
Ottawa’s GST rebate on new homes would save typical first-time buyer $27K: PBO
OTTAWA — An eligible first-time homebuyer could save an average of $26,832 in sales tax…
Canada invites United Arab Emirates to G7 summit, Brazil says Carney invited to COP30
OTTAWA — Canada has invited the United Arab Emirates to attend the G7 summit in…
Minister flags concern over BC Ferries’ deal with Chinese state-owned shipyard
British Columbia’s transportation minister has raised concerns with BC Ferries about its decision to have…
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit Ottawa before the G7 in Alberta
OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Ottawa between June 14 and 15…
Ottawa moves to prop up youth employment in a rough summer jobs market
OTTAWA — The federal government is moving to shore up a historically weak summer job…
Poll suggests half of Canadians believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that nearly half of Canadians believe Israel is committing…
U.S. condemns Canada, four other nations over Israeli sanctions
OTTAWA — The United States condemned Canada and four other countries on Tuesday for imposing…
Man accused of plotting shooting at New York Jewish centre extradited to U.S.
OTTAWA — The U.S. Justice Department says a Pakistani citizen who was living in Canada…
New AI minister says Canada won’t ‘over-index’ on AI regulation
OTTAWA — Canada’s new minister of artificial intelligence said Tuesday he’ll put less emphasis on…
Rule of law, judges ‘under attack’ in many countries, Canada’s chief justice says
OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner says the rule of law and judicial independence are…
Prime minister, MPs attend ceremony to raise Pride flag on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney was joined by members of Parliament from all parties…
Feds didn’t follow procurement rules in contracts with company behind ArriveCan app
OTTAWA — Federal organizations failed to follow procurement and security rules when awarding contracts to…
Auditor general finds F-35 costs soared due to project delays, pilot shortages
OTTAWA — The estimated cost of Canada’s incoming fleet of advanced stealth fighters exploded by…
Federal government slow to reduce, modernize its office space
OTTAWA — The federal government has moved slowly to reduce its office space, a new…
Ottawa’s plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s efforts to prepare the country for the impacts of climate change have…
Five things you need to know about the auditor general and environment audits
OTTAWA — Canada’s auditor general and environment commissioner both released reports Tuesday covering everything from…
GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report
OTTAWA — The Liberal plan to give first-time homebuyers a tax break on a newly…
Ottawa too slow to process First Nations status applications: AG report
OTTAWA — Canada’s auditor general says Indigenous Services Canada has failed to process applications for…
Carney vows Canada will meet 2% NATO spending pledge this year
OTTAWA — Canada will meet its NATO defence spending commitment for the first time in…
Lost RCMP memory key with informant details was offered for sale by criminals: report
OTTAWA — The RCMP lost a memory key containing personal information about victims, witnesses and…