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Lucien Bouchard urges Parti Québécois leader to reconsider promise to hold referendum
MONTREAL — Former Quebec premier Lucien Bouchard is advising the leader of the Parti Québécois…
Quebec wants to cut by 10% premature deaths linked to social, economic status
MONTREAL — Quebec’s Health Department has released a plan to reduce premature deaths linked to…
Fact File: Most older immigrants don’t get OAS upon arrival, contrary to online claim
Attacks on immigrants to Canada continue to proliferate online, with the latest volley coming from…
‘Colonial decision-making’: First Nations denounce B.C. park closure as too short
PEMBERTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Two First Nations are denouncing British Columbia’s planned month-long closure…
In the news today: Anand and Rubio meeting in D.C., Air Canada close to full return
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. court gives parliament 10-month deadline to make Indian Act comply with Charter
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has given the Canadian government until April 2026 to…
B.C. MLA launches private prosecution against Charlotte Kates of Samidoun
VANCOUVER — A member of the British Columbia legislature says she is pursuing a private…
After Air Canada strike, Section 107 of labour code is ‘dead,’ says union leader
OTTAWA — A rare show of defiance by Air Canada flight attendants in the face…
West Kelowna, B.C., denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht on safety grounds
WEST KELOWNA — The City of West Kelowna, B.C., has cited public safety to deny…
Air Canada to cover certain transportation expenses for some customers
Air Canada says it is adopting a policy to cover “certain transportation expenses” incurred by…
RCMP arrest minor in Montreal on terror-related charges
MONTREAL — A minor was arrested in Montreal on terrorism-related charges involving the Islamic State,…
Canada’s top soldier joins NATO talks on how allies secure Ukraine under a peace deal
OTTAWA — The head of Canada’s military spoke with other top soldiers across the NATO…
Parliament should have discussed recognition of Palestinian state, open letter says
OTTAWA — An open letter signed by dozens of community and business leaders says the…
Poilievre calls on federal government to classify Bishnoi gang as terror entity
SURREY — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is the latest politician calling for the federal government…
Valérie Plante says she and Prime Minister Mark Carney share the same priorities
MONTRÉAL — Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says she and Prime Minister Mark Carney are aligned…
Canada’s ‘exceptional’ drought hints at future climate, need for action: experts
Canada must prepare for more seasons marked by severe drought, experts say as this summer’s…
Canada Post union tables new offers seeking higher wages
OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers presented new offers to Canada Post on…
Elon Musk, world’s richest man, spotted in Bella Bella, B.C., on weekend visit
Airport shuttle driver Sean Carter has lived in the remote northern British Columbia community of…
Quebec government renews promise to make changes to contentious forestry reform bill
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will find solutions and defuse rising tension over…
Hodgson ‘hopeful’ first batch of major projects announcements to start in fall
OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said he is “hopeful” that the government will…
Joly: Visits to Saab, Lockheed ‘normal’ part of her job amid F-35 review
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is keeping a strong poker face after paying a…
Canada seeks meeting to address China’s WTO complaint over steel tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada is defending its steel tariffs against China after Beijing lodged a complaint…
Trump slaps sanctions on Canadian International Criminal Court judge
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration slapped sanctions on a Canadian judge on the International Criminal…
Police investigating after body found on roof of hospital in Montreal suburb
MONTREAL — Police in Montreal’s northern suburb are investigating after a man in his 40s…