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Transportation Safety Board calls for interim fail-safe measures after Montreal crash
MONTREAL — A 2023 train crash in Montreal that injured six people highlights the immediate…
Canadian obstetricians say Tylenol is still safe to take in pregnancy after position review
TORONTO — A group representing Canada’s obstetricians and gynecologists says it has reviewed evidence on…
Quebec mom found not criminally responsible for abandoning child to stay detained
SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD — A 34-year-old woman found not criminally responsible after abandoning her toddler in a…
Conservative bill would extend sanctions to target relatives of human rights abusers
OTTAWA — Conservative MP James Bezan tabled a bill on Tuesday seeking to reform Ottawa’s…
Bank of Canada rate cut expected even as inflation ticks up to 1.9% in August
OTTAWA — Most economists believe the Bank of Canada has a green light to cut…
Hate crime legislation coming soon, bail and sentencing reform to follow: Fraser
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser said Tuesday he will introduce new hate crime legislation…
Under-resourced sanctions regime leaves Ottawa in the dark: internal review
OTTAWA — The federal government’s enthusiasm for laying sanctions on thousands of foreigners has made…
Food Banks Canada says food insecurity is up but there’s small cause for hope
TORONTO — A new report from the charity Food Banks Canada says food insecurity continues…
Nisga’a Nation can help convince other nations for LNG export site off coast: Eby
British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is “counting” on the Nisga’a First Nation…
Federal ‘clerical error’ puts N.S. mom and daughter’s legal status at risk
HALIFAX — Since the school year began, Diana Calderón has spent most weekday afternoons driving…
Ottawa mayor promises to end youth homelessness in the city within five years
OTTAWA — Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he wants to end youth homelessness in the…
NDP seeking to scrap labour code section that lets Ottawa shut down strikes
OTTAWA — NDP MP and labour critic Alexandre Boulerice said Tuesday his party plans to…
Ottawa extends taxpayers’ ombudsman’s term for another 2 years
OTTAWA — The federal government is keeping the taxpayers’ ombudsman in his role for another…
AFN chiefs warn federal budget cuts will hurt First Nations
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs are warning Ottawa that any cuts to federal funding for…
Montreal man who attacked Jewish father in park not criminally responsible
MONTREAL — A Quebec judge has declared that a man charged with attacking a Jewish…
PM Carney meets with cabinet, Saskatchewan premier, canola industry leaders Tuesday
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has a series of meetings set for Tuesday with…
Here’s a list of August inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in August, Statistics Canada says.…
Here’s a list of August inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in August, Statistics Canada says.…
In the news today: MPs trade jabs as House of Commons returns
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C., federal governments support huge LNG facility, opposed by some First Nations
VICTORIA — The British Columbia and federal governments have announced their support for a massive…
Alberta to add citizenship to ID cards to streamline service, protect elections
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is adding mandatory proof of citizenship…
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu expects unpaid airline work probe to wrap up in December
GATINEAU — The federal government’s probe into allegations about unpaid work in Canada’s airline sector…
Liberals, Conservatives talk co-operation but trade jabs as Parliament returns
OTTAWA — After talking up the prospect of cross-party collaboration in the House of Commons,…
Leaders spar over Quebec energy deal as Newfoundland and Labrador campaign begins
ST. JOHN’S — The leaders of Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest political parties took shots at…