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Government’s use of Emergencies Act in 2022 was ‘unreasonable’: Court of Appeal
OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled it was unreasonable for the Liberal…
B.C’s charity herring sale is back on. But hundreds of sea lions feasted first
RICHMOND — Victoria fisherman Bob Fraumeni is used to the challenges of the sea, having…
Carney’s Canada-China deals are the product of months of diplomatic hustle
OTTAWA — The agreements Prime Minister Mark Carney brokered over the two days of his…
Five things to know about Canada’s new ‘strategic partnership’ with China
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney secured what he called a “landmark” deal with Chinese…
Ford, Unifor sound alarm over China EV deal
TORONTO — Ontario politicians and Canada’s largest private sector union are slamming Canada’s new trade…
Details of federal firearm buyback program to be announced Saturday
OTTAWA — The Liberal government plans to announce details of its national program to compensate…
A timeline of a turbulent decade in the Canada-China relationship
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting China this week — part of his…
There is ‘much alignment’ between Canada, China on Greenland sovereignty: Carney
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he found “much alignment” between his views…
Health minister announces funding extension for national suicide crisis helpline
OTTAWA — The federal government is funding the national suicide crisis helpline for another two…
In the news today: Canada-China deal, Emergencies Act ruling, LA Dodgers sign Tucker
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Immigrants more likely to cite human rights, diversity as ‘Canadian values’: survey
OTTAWA — Immigrants are more likely than those born in Canada to identify things like…
Lapu Lapu festival attack trial moving to B.C. Supreme Court
VANCOUVER — The trial of a man accused of plowing his vehicle through the crowded…
Federal privacy commissioner looking into sexualized deepfakes on X platform
OTTAWA — The federal privacy commissioner will investigate the proliferation of sexualized deepfakes created by…
Leah Gazan backs Avi Lewis, becomes first NDP MP to endorse a leadership candidate
OTTAWA — Manitoba NDP MP Leah Gazan is formally endorsing documentarian Avi Lewis for the…
Heritage minister says hockey romance ‘Heated Rivalry’ is a Cancon triumph
OTTAWA — The Canadian TV show “Heated Rivalry” is winning fans all around the world…
Carney meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping
BEIJING — Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great…
Quebec economy minister considering bid to replace departing François Legault
MONTREAL — One day after Quebec Premier François Legault said he would resign ahead of…
Don’t expect spike in arrests after B.C. ends drug decriminalization: police chief
The chief of Victoria’s police department supports ending drug decriminalization in British Columbia, but says…
B.C. councillor charged with four counts of sexual assault involving two complainants
VICTORIA — A councillor for the British Columbia city of Maple Ridge has been charged…
Eby touts mining, energy projects on India tour, dismisses Bishnoi gang report
MUMBAI — British Columbia Premier David Eby said Indian companies and the delegation he is…
6 economic areas Canada and China have agreed to expand — and one big holdout
OTTAWA — Canada and China released a series of agreements Thursday aimed at boosting bilateral…
Mother of children missing for eight months accuses partner of abuse: documents
HALIFAX — The mother of two Nova Scotia children who were reported missing more than…
Heavy snow in southern Ontario and Quebec shutters schools, snarls commutes
Heavy snow hammered much of southern Ontario and parts of Quebec on Thursday, shuttering schools…
City of Ottawa loses court appeal over property payments
OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a City of Ottawa request to…