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Ottawa says national security incident, error at emergency stockpile unrelated
OTTAWA — There was no connection between a national security incident at the country’s emergency…
Quebec auto board lied about cost overruns for online platform, inquiry finds
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s automobile insurance board lied to the provincial government to conceal exploding costs…
Advocate urges feds to update equity act, settle class action with Black employees
OTTAWA — An advocate is urging the federal government to update equity legislation for Black…
AI minister seeks new investments through visits to Germany, Saudi Arabia, India
OTTAWA — Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon is visiting Saudi Arabia and India after a…
‘I was sure that was going to be my day’: A year on, fiery crash at Toronto’s Pearson airport still haunts passengers
TORONTO — As his plane descended in Toronto, John Nelson looked out the window to…
Janice Charette to be Canada’s top trade negotiator during CUSMA review
OTTAWA — Canada’s former top public servant Janice Charette will serve as the country’s chief…
Car dealers still seeking reimbursement for EVs sold under old rebates program
OTTAWA — The reborn federal electric vehicle rebate program is set to launch today —…
Ukrainian emergency visa holders expected to return after war: immigration department
OTTAWA — Canada’s immigration department says it still expects Ukrainians who fled the war with…
Anand says ‘regime change’ in Iran would be required for restarting diplomatic ties
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada will not re-establish ties with Iran…
Here’s what we know about the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting investigation
TUMBLER RIDGE — The investigation into last week’s shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that claimed…
Foreign aid groups urge Canada to maintain funding for abortion, LGBTQ+ advocacy
OTTAWA — Feminist and development groups are urging Canada not to turn its back on…
Police tape down in Tumbler Ridge as shooting victim is honoured 14,000 km away
TUMBLER RIDGE — On a cold grey morning, residents of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., made their…
Carney strategy for defence industry pledges 125,000 jobs, sweeping policy changes
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is making sweeping changes to the way it approaches supporting…
Quebec Liberal Party welcomes new leader Charles Milliard
TROIS-RIVIÈRES — About 600 people welcomed Charles Milliard as the new head of the Quebec…
Hundreds of thousands march in Toronto rally in support of Iran protests
TORONTO — Hundreds of thousands of people marched down Yonge Street to the beat of…
Beijing drops visa requirement for Canadian tourists, business visitors to China
OTTAWA — China is dropping its visa requirement for Canadian tourists and business visitors, a…
Doctors warn against dangers of health misinformation from AI sources
OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association says doctors are worried that more of their patients…
Alberta RCMP receive more reports of people with weapons after Tumbler Ridge shooting
EDMONTON — Mounties in Alberta say there’s been an uptick in calls for people with…
Canada seals deal on EU defence procurement as Munich summit tests transatlantic ties
OTTAWA — Canada has officially signed onto the European defence procurement program it announced it…
Canada signs agreement for defence cooperation with Denmark
Canada’s defence minister has signed an agreement at an international security forum to strengthen co-operation…
Fact File: Why it’s tough to verify some of Carney’s claims about ‘protected’ jobs
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has made a series of claims recently about how…
Tumbler Ridge, B.C., teacher says he knew school staff would protect students
TUMBLER RIDGE — A teacher who helped to protect his students at Tumbler Ridge Secondary…
What we know about the victims in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
TUMBLER RIDGE — Details have emerged about the eight people killed and two seriously injured…
Canada and Germany sign declaration of intent to grow AI field together
OTTAWA — Canada and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent to work together…