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Budget officer says he expects ramped-up defence spending to deepen deficit
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer said Thursday he expects the federal government’s deficit will…
Montreal transit agency reinstates “move along” rule to boost sense of security
MONTREAL — Montreal’s public transit agency has reintroduced a no-loitering rule in the city’s subway…
Tariff threats, wars will slow but not collapse global luxury sales in 2025, new study shows
MILAN (AP) — Global sales of personal luxury goods are ”slowing down but not collapsing,”…
Carney’s contentious major projects bill clears committee
OTTAWA — Running roughshod over the environment. Spawning the next Idle No More movement. Picking…
Union slams package company DHL’s ask for federal strike intervention
OTTAWA — Unifor sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and cabinet ministers this…
Carbon budget to keep global warming at 1.5 C could be exhausted in 3 years: report
The world is on pace to emit enough greenhouse gas emissions over the next three…
Keyera says $5.15B deal to buy Plains’ Canadian business to help energy security
CALGARY — Keyera Corp.’s deal to buy the Canadian natural gas liquids business of U.S.…
Bloc Québécois supply management bill moves swiftly through Parliament
OTTAWA — A Bloc Québécois bill to take Canada’s supply management system off the table…
Food company pleads guilty in Edmonton smokehouse death, judge weighs penalty
EDMONTON — A commercial food processing company pleaded guilty Wednesday to a workplace safety charge…
Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO
OTTAWA — The average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year from…
Montreal bicycle rental company sets new records during public transit strike
MONTREAL — Montreal’s main bicycle rental company says its users smashed records during the recent…
Business groups push for pause on Canada’s digital services tax targeting tech giants
OTTAWA — Ottawa is under pressure to pause digital services tax legislation that directs large…
Few Canadians support Canada Post privatization, but open to sweeping changes: survey
A new survey finds less support among Canadians for the privatization of Canada Post, but…
Pay inequality persists for women, minorities in federal public service: report
OTTAWA — While the federal government has made gains on diversity and equity in the…
Quebec bans transport of some wild animals in nearly 100 communities over rabies risk
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is temporarily banning the transportation of some wild animal species…
Canada, India reach diplomatic truce as Carney, Modi meet at G7
KANANASKIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney said his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Canadian population growth continued to slow with almost no increase in Q1: StatCan
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says population growth stalled in the first quarter. The agency says…
B.C. mall owner offers $6 million for three Hudson’s Bay leases: court documents
The B.C. mall owner hoping to buy dozens of Hudson’s Bay leases has offered $6…
Eby says Ferries’ deal with Chinese shipyard not ‘preferred’ but won’t interfere
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said he shares the concerns of unions that…
Environment minister says consumer rebates for EVs will return
OTTAWA — The federal government intends to bring back consumer rebates for electric vehicles but…
Teck receives provincial certificate for to extend B.C. Interior copper mine
Vancouver-based mining company Teck Resources says it has received an environmental assessment certificate from the…
G7 members agree to increase public sector use of AI, collaborate on quantum
OTTAWA — G7 countries pledged Tuesday to increase adoption of artificial intelligence, including in the…
Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol
OTTAWA — Outgoing Conservative MP Damien Kurek is looking to leave his mark in Parliament…
Montreal invests $100K to lure research talent seeking to escape United States
MONTREAL — The City of Montreal is investing $100,000 to lure scientists and researchers who…