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Parliamentary Budget Officer says 3.2 million new homes needed to close housing gap
OTTAWA — Canada needs to build 3.2 million new homes in the next decade to…
More Canadians commuting as remote work declines, hybrid workers on site more often
The number of Canadians commuting to work rose for the fourth year in a row,…
Montreal’s LaSalle College classes resume, impasse endures with Quebec over $30M fine
MONTREAL — A Montreal college has resumed classes even as it faces a $30-million fine…
Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership
BERLIN — Canada signed a critical minerals partnership with Germany on Tuesday that encourages the…
In the news today: Carney unveils energy agreement with Germany
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Just shoot me’: Calgarian fighting in Ukraine in painful recovery after drone attack
KYIV — A 23-year-old Calgary man who has been fighting for Ukraine faces a painful…
Dr. Oz says B.C. ostriches may have valuable avian flu secrets and should be saved
Celebrity doctor-turned-U.S. health official Mehmet Oz says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s order to cull…
Asked about Chinese ferry deal, Gregor Robertson says ‘Buy Canada’ policy needs work
COQUITLAM — Gregor Robertson, the minister responsible for the federal agency that helped fund a…
Carney took ‘cautious’ position in comments about sending troops to Ukraine
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney raised more questions than answers about Canada’s position when…
Ottawa slams Israel after official finding of famine, urges halt to escalating war
OTTAWA — The Carney government endorsed a UN-backed finding that famine is occurring in the…
First Nations ‘making history’ to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals
Two First Nations have formed a joint partnership with a transport company to purchase the…
Tax agency extends contracts of 850 call centre workers amid staffing concerns
OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency has offered contract extensions to around 850 call centre…
LeBlanc set to meet Lutnick in Washington after Ottawa drops some tariffs
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary…
Auditor general to study the modernization of the federal pay system
OTTAWA — The federal government’s troubled attempt to modernize its pay system will be probed…
Following destructive wildfires, New Brunswick reopens forest access
FREDERICTON — New Brunswickers will be permitted once again to enter the province’s forests, following…
Negotiations between Canada Post, union delayed again
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says Canada Post has cancelled a meeting planned for…
Carney visiting Berlin to boost trade, defence ties
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Germany late Monday, looking to boost trade…
In Warsaw, Carney deepens Canada’s defence, trade ties with Poland
WARSAW — Canada and Poland struck a new strategic partnership on trade, defence and energy…
Ottawa Pride parade cancelled due to pro-Palestinian protesters
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s annual Pride parade was cancelled Sunday after being disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.…
Montreal mayor hopefuls promise to dump plan for biweekly garbage pickup in borough
MONTREAL — A controversial switch to biweekly trash pickup in a Montreal borough could be…
In the news today: Evacuations continue as N.S. wildfire intensifies
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Advocates warn federal budget cuts could reduce diversity and inclusion initiatives
OTTAWA — Advocates are raising concerns that upcoming federal budget cuts and expected job losses…
Uber drivers in Ontario now insured automatically
TORONTO – Uber drivers in two Canadian provinces are now insured, as Ontario joins Alberta…
In Kyiv, Carney not ruling out Canadian troops in Ukraine if peace deal reached
KYIV — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada could deploy military troops to Ukraine as…