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Controversial legislation to fast-track major projects, Bill C-5, becomes law
OTTAWA — The Liberal government’s controversial major projects bill became law Thursday — legislation Indigenous…
Federal bank loaning $1B for BC Ferries to buy Chinese-made ships
VICTORIA — A federal Crown corporation is loaning BC Ferries $1 billion to help buy…
A 49-year-old Canadian has died while in ICE custody in Florida
OTTAWA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Thursday that a 49-year-old Canadian has died…
Senate could vote on controversial major projects bill today
OTTAWA — The Senate could vote today on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s controversial major projects…
Brazeau recovering after collapsing in Senate Wednesday due to ‘dizzy spell’
OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau is recovering after a “dizzy spell” made him “briefly lose…
Six still in hospital, two months after attack on Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu festival
VANCOUVER — Police say six victims remain in hospital two months after the attack on…
Federal Court approves Indian Hospitals class-action settlement
OTTAWA — The Federal Court has approved a multi-billion-dollar class-action settlement for people who suffered…
Ottawa eyeing Ukrainian partnership, EU loans for defence equipment, minister says
OTTAWA — Ottawa is considering whether to follow in the footsteps of several European nations…
Frank Stronach to stand trial in Toronto early next year before judge alone
TORONTO — Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach is now set to stand trial in his Toronto…
Ottawa’s foreign aid chief eyes red tape, visibility as Canada resists cutbacks
OTTAWA — The MP overseeing foreign aid says Canada must take a more efficient, more…
In the news today: Foreign aid transparency, Quebec chopper crash victims found
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Quebec premier offers condolences after all victims recovered from helicopter crash
MONTRÉAL — Quebec’s premier offered his condolences on Thursday to the victims of an air…
Canada brings seven citizens out of Israel, West Bank as most find their own way out
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says it brought just seven Canadians out of Israel and…
Just for Laughs founder says three women in sex-assault civil trial were consenting
MONTRÉAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon testified Wednesday that he had consensual relations…
Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering
OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau is said to be recovering after collapsing on the Senate…