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Federal government says it will move open banking forward at ‘earliest opportunity’
OTTAWA — The federal government says it will introduce legislation to implement open banking at…
Telecom complaints watchdog highlights compliance issues in annual ‘report cards’
Canada’s telecom and television complaints watchdog is once again urging providers to better inform their…
Trump leaves G7 summit early amid escalations in Middle East
KANANASKIS — Escalating violence in the Middle East overshadowed movement on trade deals within the…
Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is coming under fire for seeking to rush…
European Union leaders say Canada will sign a defence procurement pact this month
KANANASKIS — European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement…
May calls Carney’s decision to limit debate on major projects bill a ‘new low’
OTTAWA — Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said Monday that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision…
Coast Guard union says crews in the dark about promised expanded ‘security mandate’
OTTAWA — A union official who represents marine search and rescue crews said Monday the…
How the humble water gun became the symbol of Barcelona’s anti-tourism movement
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A group of tourists were sitting at an outdoor table in…
Saskatchewan premier pitches ‘port-to-port corridor’ for energy and other exports
CALGARY — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is pitching the idea of a “port-to-port corridor” that…
Karina Gould gets key committee chair as NDP is frozen out
OTTAWA — House of Commons committees are taking shape for this session of Parliament with…
Unifor says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died
TORONTO — Canada’s largest private-sector union says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has…
‘Elbows up’: Plane spotters and protesters mark the arrival of G7 leaders in Calgary
CALGARY — Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of…
CF-18 jets intercept plane violating restricted air space above G7 site in Alberta
KANANASKIS — Canadian fighter jets were deployed to intercept a private, civilian plane that violated…
Canada and the United Kingdom think and work alike, Starmer says during Ottawa visit
OTTAWA — The historic ties and long-standing working relationship between the United Kingdom and Canada…
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ soars in box office debut with $83.7 million, beating ‘Lilo & Stitch’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the box office…
Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to pare down Canada’s priorities as the…
Leaders on Canada’s expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security
OTTAWA — Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in…
Dollarama-sold Oracare Baby Brush toothbrush recalled for choking hazard
Health Canada has recalled a baby toothbrush sold in Dollarama stores across the country due…
Amid upheaval abroad, universities urge Ottawa, Quebec to invest in attracting talent
MONTREAL — Four major Quebec universities are proposing initiatives to make the province a landing…
WestJet hit with ‘cybersecurity incident,’ says operations running safely
WestJet says a “cybersecurity incident” is affecting access to some of its servers and software…
As Trump heads to the G7, Canada hopes to avoid another Charlevoix-style eruption
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump is set to arrive Sunday in Alberta for the…
Report on B.C. port turmoil backs right to strike, rebuffing essential-service calls
VANCOUVER — The right of workers to strike and employers to lock them out should…
Home owned by family of UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health embezzler up for sale
NORTH VANCOUVER — A real estate listing for a $2 million property in North Vancouver…
Airbnb says thousands of B.C. reservations at risk, blaming ‘rushed’ rental rules
VANCOUVER — Short-term vacation rental platform Airbnb said Friday that “thousands” of reservations in British…