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Canadian steel companies pay millions after U.S says they didn’t pay proper tariffs
WASHINGTON — Two Canadian steel companies have agreed to pay $19 million to resolve allegations…
Carney lays out pipeline conditions before talks with Eby on B.C.’s priorities
VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Columbia Premier David Eby have agreed to…
Government looking to give boost to high-wage workers in express entry system
OTTAWA — Ottawa is looking at overhauling the express entry system to make it easier…
Carney calls Israel’s treatment of flotilla ‘abominable,’ as Ottawa summons envoy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney called Israel’s treatment of people aboard an intercepted flotilla…
Feds didn’t push carbon price backstop in Alberta in show of co-operation: Dabrusin
OTTAWA — The government didn’t enforce the federal standard on Alberta’s industrial carbon price as…
Progress, but work left to do in reform to Quebec youth protection system: minister
MONTRÉAL — Fewer than half of the recommendations from a landmark public inquiry into Quebec’s…
CN Rail pledges $100 million to fight homelessness across its North American network
MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway says homelessness is a growing problem along its North American…
Quebec jail guards protest expired contract, growing use of drones to move contraband
MONTREAL — Quebec’s corrections officers protested across the province today to bring attention to their…
In the news today: Carbon price backstop, Federal overseas staff cuts, FIFA hotels
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. Premier Eby says Canada won’t work if Ottawa favours separatist premiers
VICTORIA — Canada cannot work if “separatist premiers” get all of the attention of the…
Poll suggests many Canadians worry about sports betting turning into problem gambling
OTTAWA — Canadians worry about sports betting becoming a problem for people they know and…
CBC pausing production on satirical Indigenous show
OTTAWA — The CBC is pausing production on a satirical show on Indigenous issues after…
Quebecers love cheese — and salt — says new study aimed at encouraging healthy eating
MONTRÉAL — Cheese is a common fixture of nearly every meal eaten in Quebec, according…
Carney downplays Washington’s decision to pause bilateral defence board
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has shrugged off a surprise move by the United…
Snowbirds aerobatic team grounded until early 2030s while new planes purchased
MOOSE JAW — Canada’s famous military aerial ambassadors – the Snowbirds – will soon be…
Union ‘disappointed’ as feds fund outside staff to guard immigration holding centres
OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Border Services Agency workers says it’s disappointed by the…
Canadians say they saw beatings, felt helpless as Israel intercepted Gaza flotilla
As an unmarked speedboat approached the ship that had been her home for two weeks,…
Inuit lamp symbol approved for headstones at national military cemetery
OTTAWA — A traditional Inuit lamp has been approved as an optional spiritual emblem for…
1 in 5 pregnant people in Ontario not screened properly for syphilis, new study says
TORONTO — A new study says one in five pregnant people in Ontario were not…
Ottawa proposes $164M in whale protection funding for waters off B.C. coast
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Ottawa says it has proposed spending about $164 million to…
Poilievre names new chief of staff after Ian Todd announces retirement
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is getting a new top aide after Ian Todd…
Armenian ambassador praises Canada as group accuses Carney of dialing down peace push
OTTAWA — Armenia’s ambassador in Ottawa is praising Canada’s ongoing support for democratic reforms in…
Federal government advising Canadians not to travel to east DRC area hit by Ebola outbreak, evaluating FIFA risk
TORONTO — The federal government is advising Canadians not to travel to the province hit…
Two people fined for fireworks after Canadiens beat Sabres in Game 7 of NHL playoffs
MONTREAL — Montreal police say two people will be fined for lighting fireworks in the…