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Air Canada CEO to step down later this year after backlash over lack of French
MONTREAL — Air Canada chief executive Michael Rousseau will leave the company later this year…
Liberals dismiss call for law to ensure political fibs and flubs don’t eclipse facts
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has dismissed a Toronto man’s proposal to keep politicians honest…
Metro fruit and vegetable distribution centre employees on strike in Quebec
Workers at Metro’s head office and the Laval, Que., fruit and vegetable distribution centre went…
Canadian banks, pension funds have poured billions into ICE contractors
OTTAWA — Major Canadian banks and pension funds provided tens of billions of dollars to…
Avi Lewis is the new NDP leader, as Alberta, Sask. leaders say his policies can ‘hurt’
WINNIPEG — Filmmaker Avi Lewis has been elected as the NDP’s new leader, defeating his…
Authorities in Canada warn of fraud as FIFA World Cup approaches
NORTH BAY — Authorities are warning Canadians and visitors about fraud schemes tied to the…
Ottawa earmarks $1.5 billion to support RCAF’s new Husky tanker fleet
OTTAWA — The federal government has set aside about $1.5 billion to maintain and service…
Human Rights Tribunal set to deliver verdict on First Nations child welfare deal
OTTAWA — The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal is expected to release a decision Monday on…
In the news today: NDP tensions, Political honesty law, Joni Mitchell at the Junos
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Transgender Quebecers face surgery delays, out-of-province patients get faster care
MONTREAL — Fraser Place says gender-affirming surgery will finally allow him to feel comfortable in…
Danielle Smith says diverse opinions welcome after MLA supports separatist petition
EDMONTON — Alberta’s premier says she welcomes diverse opinions in her caucus after a legislature…
European Parliament member Rima Hassan says she was denied entry to Canada
MONTRÉAL — A French-Palestinian member of the European Parliament says she was denied entry into…
‘The crew is ready’: Canadian to be voice link to Artemis II moon mission
WASHINGTON — Jenni Gibbons was always drawn to the stars. Now, the Calgary-born astronaut is…
‘It’s ridiculous’: U.S. closing historic Border Road to Canadian traffic
COUTTS — Amid the howling winds of the Sweet Grass Hills lies Border Road, a…
Energy policy key as NDP leadership candidates make final pitch
WINNIPEG — The NDP leadership candidates made their last pitch to voters Saturday morning in…
Pillar of Canadian broadcasting, Rose Kingdon of The Canadian Press, dead at 65
When Rose Kingdon started her broadcasting career more than 40 years ago, she recalled that…
Drainville, Fréchette spar over language, immigration in heated CAQ leadership debate
LAVAL — The two candidates vying to replace François Legault as Coalition Avenir Québec leader…
China denies forced labour allegations amid fallout from Michael Ma’s comments
China is again denying claims of forced labour in the country as calls grow for…
Family fighting to bring B.C. senior home after she fell into a coma in China
It was supposed to be a joyful family reunion, but instead a British Columbia grandmother…
Quicksketch: Who’s who in the NDP leadership race
WINNIPEG — The next NDP leader will be announced on Sunday. There are five candidates…
Feminists urge continuing fight of slain Iraqi-Canadian, Yanar Mohammed
OTTAWA — Gender-equality activists say a Toronto woman who was killed this month after decades…
Majority in the House of Commons: is the real magic number actually 173 seats?
OTTAWA — The results in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne in the April 13 byelection…
Site C work camp moved to support nation-building project in northern B.C.
VANCOUVER — BC Hydro says it’s relocating and repurposing the majority of its work camp…
Pierre Poilievre backs J.K. Rowling’s support for new Olympic gender policy
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is supporting a ruling this week by the International…