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Liberals pressed to reveal how much revenue U.S. tariff response has raised
OTTAWA — The Conservatives pushed the federal government on Monday to disclose how much revenue…
Joly commits to prioritizing Canadian steel, aluminum for defence, infrastructure
OTTAWA — Ottawa is committed to using Canadian steel and aluminum in national infrastructure and…
First Nations infrastructure critical but not nation-building: minister
OTTAWA — The new Crown-Indigenous relations minister says there’s a “critical” need to build up…
‘Try’ and ‘Try’ again: Blue Rodeo marks 40th anniversary with 27-date Canadian tour
TORONTO — Blue Rodeo is making the most of its 40th anniversary with a coast-to-coast…
‘The Apprentice,’ ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ among big winners at Canadian Screen Awards
A film chronicling the rise of Donald Trump won best motion picture at the Canadian…
Carney names former UN ambassador Blanchard as chief of staff
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his permanent chief of staff on Sunday, appointing…
NDP says government needs to be more transparent in trade talks with the U.S.
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney should honour the Liberal government’s past promises to the…
Ports, mines and pipelines top premiers’ wish lists ahead of meeting with Carney
OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers are heading into to a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney…
‘Universal Language,’ ‘Wynonna Earp: Vengeance’ top night 2 of Canadian Screen Awards
An absurdist dramedy set in an alternate-reality Winnipeg and a TV movie about a demon-slaying…
Son of woman who inspired assisted dying law chooses to die on his own terms
OTTAWA — Price Carter is planning to die this summer. The 68-year-old has been diagnosed…
Canada Post asks jobs minister to force union to vote on ‘final offers’
OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has asked Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu to force a…
Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said he will double the tariffs on steel and…
Gen Z Canadians make push for end to hyperpartisanship
OTTAWA — Hundreds of Gen Z Canadians met in the capital Friday calling for less…
Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to release names of residential school priests
OTTAWA — The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation says it will soon release the…
Federal bill to bolster border security expected early next week
OTTAWA — The Liberal government plans to introduce legislation soon to strengthen border security in…
Canada calls on Israel to abandon plans for new West Bank settlements
OTTAWA — Canada is calling on Israel to abandon plans unveiled Thursday to authorize 22…
Sikh groups say Ottawa should not invite India’s Modi to G7 summit
OTTAWA — Sikh organizations are calling on Ottawa to break with a five-year tradition by…
Ottawa’s plan to ‘fast-track’ infrastructure doesn’t go far enough: Poilievre
OTTAWA — As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre argues the government’s plan to speed up key…
Carney says he has no immediate plans to overhaul municipal funding
OTTAWA — Ottawa probably can’t help overhaul how municipalities raise funds in the near future,…
Chief says infrastructure drive could trigger another Idle No More protest movement
OTTAWA — A First Nations chief is warning that Canada is “staring down the barrel”…
Quebec private security law doesn’t apply to firms working in federal areas: court
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a Quebec law governing private security activities…
Halting spy operation placed CSIS team in unnecessary danger, watchdog report says
OTTAWA — A new spy watchdog report says an overseas Canadian Security Intelligence Service operation…
Ottawa tabling bill to skirt impact assessment law for ‘national interest’ projects
OTTAWA — The federal government is developing a “national interest” bill to fast-track nation-building projects…
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs back on after appeals court decision
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are still hitting most countries around the world…