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Conservatives set January dates for convention, review of Poilievre’s leadership
OTTAWA — Members of the Conservative party will hold a national convention in late January,…

Montreal mom charged with abandoning daughter ‘needs help,’ to remain detained
MONTREAL — The Montreal mother who allegedly abandoned her three-year-old daughter in rural Ontario, triggering…

CSIS says it took steps against dozens of employees over misconduct last year
OTTAWA — Canada’s spy service says it closed 34 misconduct cases last year and concluded…

Brampton mayor ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Bishnoi gang terrorist designation
OTTAWA — Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown said Friday he’s “cautiously optimistic” about the chances of…

‘We cannot waste any time’: Anand promises ‘action’ and reform in foreign affairs
OTTAWA — Faced with escalating conflict in the Middle East, a collapsing global trade system…

Liberals, Conservatives pass major projects legislation in House of Commons
OTTAWA — Conservative members of Parliament voted with the minority Liberal government to pass its…

Parks Canada says fatal Banff rockfall not foreseeable or preventable
LAKE LOUISE — Parks Canada says there was nothing foreseeable or preventable about the rockfall…

In the news today: Search to continue for hikers after Banff rockfall
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…

One dead, three hurt after rockfall hits hiking group at Banff National Park
LAKE LOUISE — A rockfall at a popular hiking trail in Banff National Park killed…

Quebec dials back emissions projections due to global uncertainty
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is scaling back its projections for greenhouse gas emissions reductions…

Scientists question Ottawa more than doubling cod catch in Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN’S — Scientists say they are surprised and “puzzled” by the federal fisheries minister’s…

Canada Post reaches deal with second-largest union, negotiations continue with CUPW
OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has reached a contract deal with its second-largest union…

Climate activist throws paint on Picasso painting at Montreal museum
MONTREAL — A climate activist group says one of its supporters sprayed pink paint this…

Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill
OTTAWA — The federal government’s major projects legislation was amended by opposition parties on Wednesday…

Carney defends decision to restore diplomacy with India, calls it ‘foundational’
OTTAWA — Reinstating key diplomats in Canada and India is a “foundational” step toward restoring…