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Controversial legislation to fast-track major projects, Bill C-5, becomes law
OTTAWA — The Liberal government’s controversial major projects bill became law Thursday — legislation Indigenous…
Police intelligence behind B.C. call for Bishnoi gang’s terror listing: minister
British Columbia’s public safety minister said police intelligence had linked many cases of extortion against…
A 49-year-old Canadian has died while in ICE custody in Florida
OTTAWA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Thursday that a 49-year-old Canadian has died…
Major projects: How Bill C-5 works and why it alarms its critics
OTTAWA — Parliament has passed controversial major projects legislation that Prime Minister Mark Carney says…
Ottawa eyeing Ukrainian partnership, EU loans for defence equipment, minister says
OTTAWA — Ottawa is considering whether to follow in the footsteps of several European nations…
Just for Laughs founder’s sex-assault civil trial disrupted by insults and threats
MONTRÉAL — The civil trial of Gilbert Rozon was disrupted by a rare outburst on…
Brazeau recovering after collapsing in Senate Wednesday due to ‘dizzy spell’
OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau is recovering after a “dizzy spell” made him “briefly lose…
Federal Court approves Indian Hospitals class-action settlement
OTTAWA — The Federal Court has approved a multi-billion-dollar class-action settlement for people who suffered…
Senate could vote on controversial major projects bill today
OTTAWA — The Senate could vote today on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s controversial major projects…
Six still in hospital, two months after attack on Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu festival
VANCOUVER — Police say six victims remain in hospital two months after the attack on…
Quebec premier offers condolences after all victims recovered from helicopter crash
MONTRÉAL — Quebec’s premier offered his condolences on Thursday to the victims of an air…
Ottawa’s foreign aid chief eyes red tape, visibility as Canada resists cutbacks
OTTAWA — The MP overseeing foreign aid says Canada must take a more efficient, more…
Frank Stronach to stand trial in Toronto early next year before judge alone
TORONTO — Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach is now set to stand trial in his Toronto…
In the news today: Foreign aid transparency, Quebec chopper crash victims found
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
National chief asks senators to slow down major projects bill, as senator collapses
OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on senators…
Canada brings seven citizens out of Israel, West Bank as most find their own way out
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says it brought just seven Canadians out of Israel and…
Canada issues deportation orders, cancels visas for Iranian regime members
OTTAWA — Three people have been found ineligible to remain in Canada in recent years…
Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering
OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau is said to be recovering after collapsing on the Senate…
Just for Laughs founder says three women in sex-assault civil trial were consenting
MONTRÉAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon testified Wednesday that he had consensual relations…
No evidence federal election was affected by foreign interference, commissioner says
OTTAWA — Canada’s elections commissioner said Wednesday she has no evidence to suggest the federal…
Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says
Researchers say some glaciers in Western Canada and the United States lost 12 per cent…
From railways to minerals: seven takeaways from Canada’s new NATO spending pledge
THE HAGUE — Canada and its NATO allies agreed Wednesday to substantially hike their defence…
Former B.C. finance minister says Conservative nomination process needs examination
OTTAWA — A longtime B.C. MLA who was barred from running for the Conservative party…
National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic
TORONTO — National health data released Wednesday shows overdose deaths in Canada dropped in 2024…