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Federal government reports deficit of $31.2B for its April-to-January period
OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $31.21 billion for the April-to-January…
Carney’s budget bill becomes law after passing final Senate hurdle
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget bill is now law, marking a milestone…
Ottawa announces $28.9M for carbon capture and other clean tech projects
OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is doling out $28.9 million in funding for…
In the news: NATO spending target hit, MP criticized over misheard comments on China
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Family of China murder victim loses B.C. lawsuit against family of executed killer
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the family of…
Election bill takes aim at deepfakes, long ballots, threats to nomination contests
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is proposing new legislation to strengthen election integrity by banning…
Ontario man pleads guilty to running drug ring that brought meth, cocaine into Canada
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LOS ANGELES — An Ontario man has pleaded guilty to running a drug-trafficking operation that…
Liberal MP Michael Ma sorry after confusion over remarks on forced labour in China
OTTAWA — MP Michael Ma, who left the Conservatives to join the Liberals, has apologized…
Astronaut and UBC alumna answers questions from space
VANCOUVER — UBC alumna Jessica Meir gave students an unusual office tour on Thursday as…
B.C. Conservative MLA Hon Chan charged with choking, assault and uttering threats
VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative MLA Hon Chan has been charged with assault, assault by…
Photo Gallery: “Born Ready” Guerrero bobblehead sure to be a hit
When the Toronto Blue Jays were in the midst of their deep playoff run last…
Carney takes victory lap after meeting NATO target: ‘We’re just getting started’
OTTAWA — For the first time since the end of the Cold War, Canada is…
Procurement ombud slams Indigenous procurement strategy outcomes in ‘shocking’ report
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Canada and other departments are failing to uphold their own Indigenous…
Indigenous services minister questioned about fire that killed toddler
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OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs from northern Ontario demanded answers Thursday from Indigenous Services Minister…
Here’s how Canada hit its NATO defence spending target
OTTAWA — Canada spent $63.4 billion on national defence in 2025, meeting its NATO commitment…
Key figure in Phoenix public service pay transition says he’s leaving the team
OTTAWA — The public servant leading the transition away from the federal government’s error-prone Phoenix…
Ottawa proposes $1.7B fund to help provinces lower cost of homebuilding
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OTTAWA — The federal government is proposing a $1.7-billion fund to help provinces and territories…
New Democrats to debate fossil fuel crackdown, electoral reform in Winnipeg
OTTAWA — New Democrats are set to debate up to 70 policy proposals at their…
Carney: Canada might help vessels sail Strait of Hormuz if there is a ceasefire
OTTAWA — Canada might join efforts to ensure ships can move freely through the Strait…
Lawsuits dropped after Gilbert Rozon, Julie Snyder, Pénélope McQuade reach deal
MONTREAL — Legal proceedings have been settled out of court between Just for Laughs founder…
Air Canada CEO apologizes for inability to express himself adequately in French
MONTREAL — The chief executive of Air Canada has apologized for not being able to…
Supreme Court wraps up hearings over Quebec secularism law
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is beginning its deliberations about a Quebec secularism…
Bank of Canada rethinking inflation framework amid persistent shocks: Rogers
OTTAWA — A senior official at the Bank of Canada says the central bank is…
LaGuardia crash survivors could sue Air Canada for up to nearly $300K, advocate says
MONTREAL — Passengers injured in the fatal collision at the LaGuardia Airport earlier this week…