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Byelection win: Bloc Québécois to squeeze Liberals for gains, not trigger election
MONTREAL — The Bloc Québécois leader, basking in the glow of a tight byelection win…
Trudeau says ‘all sorts of reflections’ for Liberals after loss of second stronghold
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals were lamenting the loss of another stronghold on Tuesday, while…
Tories will likely get chance to introduce non-confidence motion next week
OTTAWA — Next week could be the first opportunity for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to…
Review finds no case for formal probe of Beijing’s activities under elections law
OTTAWA — The federal agency that investigates election infractions found insufficient evidence to support suggestions…
Canada needs strategy reboot at a time of geopolitical turmoil: former ambassadors
WASHINGTON — Five former Canadian ambassadors to the United States have signed an open letter…
Ontario sports minister, ex-CFL player Lumsden to donate brain to concussion research
TORONTO — Neil Lumsden has signed his organ donor card for decades, so the decision…
Canada ambassador to China says relations at ‘yellow light’ but not adversarial
OTTAWA — Canada’s ambassador to China says Ottawa’s “complex” relationship with Beijing means some facets…
Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez to seek Quebec Liberal leadership
OTTAWA — Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez is expected to resign from cabinet to seek…
Bloc Québécois won’t support Pierre Poilievre’s non-confidence motion
OTTAWA — The Bloc Québécois is ruling out the possibility that Canadians will be plunged…
Conservatives deny link to protesters that harassed Singh after Liberals blame them
OTTAWA — Conservatives are denying any association with protesters who harassed Jagmeet Singh, among others,…
N.B. election campaign to kick off Thursday, with economy and health major themes
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is expected to officially kick off a provincial…
New federal legislation aims to transfer development and planning authority to Jasper
Federal legislation introduced Wednesday aims to give the fire-ravaged Rocky Mountain town of Jasper, Alta.,…
Canada has become ‘playground’ for foreign interference, Tory MP Chong tells inquiry
OTTAWA — A Conservative MP who was targeted by Beijing told a federal inquiry Wednesday…
Ottawa announces it’s further reducing the number of international student permits
OTTAWA — The Liberal government will slash the number of international student visas it processes…
Canada abstains from UN motion calling on Israel to end occupation of Gaza, West Bank
OTTAWA — Canada abstained Wednesday from a high-profile United Nations vote demanding that Israel end…
Health Minister Mark Holland appeals to Senate not to amend pharmacare bill
OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland urged a committee of senators Wednesday not to tweak…
Senior civil servant invites provincial counterparts to seek top secret clearance
OTTAWA — Canada’s senior public servant has invited his provincial and territorial counterparts to apply…
New Brunswick Tory leader kicks off provincial election campaign with fed-bashing
FREDERICTON — As New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs started his election campaign Thursday, he claimed…
Quebec won’t fund graphite mine project tied to Pentagon; locals claim ‘victory’
MONTREAL — After years fighting against the opening of a mining project with ties to…
Political parties cool to idea of new federal regulations for nomination contests
OTTAWA — Several federal political parties are expressing reservations about the prospect of fresh regulations…
Team Rachel Homan picking up where it left off after dominant curling season
As one of the top women’s rinks in the world over the last decade, expectations…
Far-right Rebel News not eligible for journalism tax credits, Federal Court rules
OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge has upheld the government’s decision that far-right media outlet…
Anita Anand sworn in as transport minister after Pablo Rodriguez resigns
OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Anita Anand has been sworn in as federal transport minister…
An iconic Churchill photo stolen in Canada and found in Italy is ready to return
ROME (AP) — Canadian and Italian dignitaries on Thursday marked the successful recovery of a…