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Senators amend legislation to make it easier to pass on First Nations status
OTTAWA — Senators have passed sweeping amendments to a bill that would simplify the transfer…
Will Newfoundland energy deal be finalized? ‘Good question,’ says Hydro-Québec chief
MONTREAL — Hydro-Québec’s chief executive says she is confident a draft energy deal with Newfoundland…
RCMP says B.C. ostrich farm investigations continue, charges neither laid nor stayed
RCMP say investigations are ongoing in relation to their enforcement operation at a British Columbia…
B.C.-incorporated cryptocurrency firm appeals record $176 million Fintrac penalty
TORONTO — A cryptocurrency firm incorporated in British Columbia is appealing a $176 million penalty…
P.E.I. man faces first terror charges in Atlantic, for allegedly 3D-printing firearms
CHARLOTTETOWN — A man in Prince Edward Island is facing terrorism charges for allegedly making…
Loaded barge bound for Seattle sinking off central B.C. coast
A barge carrying numerous cargo containers is sinking in the waters off British Columbia’s central…
Quebec Liberal leader calls for external investigation into report on cash for votes
MONTREAL — Pablo Rodriguez is facing his biggest crisis since becoming leader of the Quebec…
Safety changes urged after accidental lifeboat plunge off B.C.: TSB
RICHMOND — The Transportation Safety Board is urging stronger safety procedures involving lifeboats on commercial…
In the news today: PM travelling to UAE, alert system test, HBC art auction
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Alert Ready system to undergo public test across Canada
Canada’s national public alerting system is scheduled to be tested across the country today. A…
Sweden and Canada sign strategic partnership as royal couple visits Ottawa
OTTAWA — Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia arrived in Ottawa on Tuesday…
Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause to stop court challenges of transgender laws
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — The Alberta government has invoked the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to protect…
Carney off to the United Arab Emirates tonight before heading to G20 summit
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to the United Arab Emirates tonight before…
Canada investing more than $500 million in European Space Agency programs
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the government is ramping up its investment in…
John Main selected as Nunavut’s premier, marking territory’s first non-Inuk leader
OTTAWA — John Main was selected as Nunavut’s next premier on Tuesday, marking the first…
CRTC updates definition of Canadian content, says AI doesn’t count
OTTAWA — The federal broadcast regulator has released a new definition of Canadian content —…
Joly says Canada ‘didn’t get enough’ benefits out of F-35 procurement deal
OTTAWA — The Liberal government believes Canada was short changed on industrial benefits out of…
Ottawa’s budget legislation puts final nail in the coffin of the digital services tax
OTTAWA — Legislation to implement the Liberals’ new federal budget will also spell the end…
Canada Post expects to lose 30K employees to retirement, voluntary departures by 2035
OTTAWA — With Canada Post facing deep losses, the Crown corporation’s CEO said Tuesday the…
Group gets trapped after elevator in new light rail station breaks down
MONTREAL — Younes Rebbouhi said he initially thought it was funny when he realized he…
Conservative MP Stubbs defends missing budget vote after surgery
OTTAWA — Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs missed Monday’s critical budget vote because she is recovering…
Canada, U.S., Finland take step forward on ICE Pact plan to build icebreakers
WASHINGTON — Canada, the United States and Finland have taken a step toward building new…
Report finds one in five immigrants leaves Canada within 25 years
OTTAWA — A new report says one in five newcomers to Canada leaves the country…
‘Valid’ questions for CFIA but few simple answers in wake of B.C. ostrich cull
Infectious disease veterinarian Scott Weese says the hundreds of ostriches shot dead on a rainy…