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Conservative Senate leader criticizes $330K rebrand of high-speed rail project
MONTREAL — The Senate Opposition leader says it was “irresponsible” for a federal Crown corporation…
Saab, CAE to work jointly on training for Royal Canadian Navy’s new submarine fleet
OTTAWA — Swedish defence manufacturer Saab and Canadian tech company CAE Inc. say they will…
Humanitarian group pauses aid trucks bound for Gaza, citing Israeli restrictions
OTTAWA — Aid groups say Ottawa has fallen silent as Palestinians face a growing risk…
Cabinet ministers watch their words as pressure builds on defence file
OTTAWA — National defence is becoming an increasingly thorny topic for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s…
A timeline of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada
For over a year before the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump had been signalling…
Sarah McLachlan, Blue Rodeo among stars enlisted to celebrate Canada Day
Sarah McLachlan, Cœur de pirate and Josh Ross are among the performers set for Canada…
Provinces ‘hold the key’ to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues
OTTAWA — While the federal government and cities across Canada are making strides on expanding…
Supreme Court of Canada dismisses Nunavut’s bid to toss out school language case
OTTAWA — A lawsuit over the right to Inuit language instruction in the Nunavut public…
National chief says First Nations frustrated by ‘fast-track’ approach to development
OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says she doesn’t blame…
Carney grilled on U.S. tariffs in his first question period in House of Commons
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney fielded questions about the trade war with the United…
COVID vaccine ‘strongly recommended’ during pregnancy, Canadian doctors say
TORONTO — Canada’s gynecologists say COVID-19 vaccination “remains safe and strongly recommended” during pregnancy and…
Canadian doctors who served in Gaza call for arms embargo, sanctions on Israel
OTTAWA — Canadian medical professionals who treated wounded Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are urging…
Five things from the first question period of Canada’s 45th Parliament
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney faced questions and criticisms from opposition parties during the…
Poilievre finds himself a spectator as debate gets underway in Parliament
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre found himself Wednesday in a place he said he’s “never really…
CBSA says 67 per cent of drugs seized in month-long operation were coming into Canada
OTTAWA — More than 67 per cent of the drugs seized during a month-long cross-country…
Trump’s former secretary of state says Canadian sovereignty not under threat
OTTAWA — Canada does not have to worry about its sovereignty being threatened by the…
Ottawa police arrest 13 anti-war protesters demonstrating against arms show
OTTAWA — Ottawa Police say officers arrested 13 protesters on charges of mischief and assaulting…
Minister says CFIA following due process in B.C. ostrich cull case
The federal agriculture minister says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is following “due process” as…
Mexican president invited but undecided on attending G7 summit in Alberta
OTTAWA — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday Canada has invited her to attend the…
Defence minister says cost of Trump’s proposed missile defence project still unknown
OTTAWA — Canada does not know what it would cost to join U.S. President Donald…
Experts say royal visit was meant to send a message to Trump — and to London
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney meant to send a message to U.S. President Donald…
Via Rail subsidiary paid Quebec marketing firm $330K as it pivoted to high-speed rail
MONTREAL — A federal Crown corporation paid more than $330,000 to an outside marketing firm…
In the news today: House of Commons returns with new faces
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Former PM Chrétien misses throne speech due to minor heart surgery
OTTAWA — Minor heart surgery forced former prime minister Jean Chrétien to miss today’s throne…