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Privacy watchdog finds thousands of tax account breaches, urges stronger protections
OTTAWA — The federal privacy watchdog says there have been more than 42,000 breaches at…
Civil society leaders call for halt to Canada-Ecuador free trade agreement
OTTAWA — Several Canadian organizations and civil society leaders are calling for a halt to…
McGuinty vows update on Snowbirds this month, as Tories warn about fleet’s future
OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty said he will unveil the Liberal government’s plans for…
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith granted security clearance for CSIS briefings
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s office says she has been granted security clearance to…
Conservatives propose parental leave EI reforms
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives proposed a trio of employment insurance reforms on Thursday, which…
Worried about hantavirus? Take precautions when opening cottages, sheds, PHAC expert advises
TORONTO — Before the world’s attention was captured by a disease outbreak that has killed…
‘Threat’ of Bill C-5 is making bill work as intended, Dawn Farrell says
OTTAWA — The head of the federal government’s major projects office says just the “threat”…
Finance Canada faces large backlog of requests for tariff relief: documents
OTTAWA — The federal government granted more than 200 requests for relief from having to…
Ottawa says Louise Arbour to be installed as governor general on June 8
OTTAWA — Louise Arbour will be sworn in as Canada’s next governor general on June…
Quebec television personality calls for tougher legislation on identify theft
QUÉBEC — A Quebec television personality is calling for tougher laws against online fraudsters and…
Quebec psychiatrists group supports bill on forced hospitalizations for mentally ill
QUÉBEC — The association of Quebec’s psychiatrists says it supports a bill that would make…
Gatineau police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Hull apartment
GATINEAU — Gatineau police say a 34-year-old man appears to have killed his 30-year-old partner…
In the news today: Poilievre speaks to Tory event, social media poll, Sabres fans
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Foreign actors producing more false content about Alberta separatism: report
EDMONTON — Foreign actors are increasingly generating articles, podcasts and social media posts riddled with…
Quebec pharmacy chain removing energy drinks from shelves to protect young people
MONTREAL — A Quebec City-based pharmacy chain says it will remove energy drinks from its…
Alaska landslide set off CN Tower-sized tsunami last year — and a warning for B.C.
When millions of tonnes of rock fell one kilometre into an Alaskan fiord last year,…
Airbus secures 150-plane order with AirAsia in boon for Quebec aviation
MIRABEL — Airbus Canada has signed a deal to supply AirAsia with a massive order…
Cattle associations have beef with potential Mercosur trade deal
OTTAWA — Canadian cattle producers want the federal government to omit beef from the free…
Whale in Vancouver Sea-Doo crash seen feeding, in good condition, next day: officials
VANCOUVER — Canada’s Fisheries Department says a grey whale that was hit at high speed…
Vancouver Starbucks murder suspect was still taking schizophrenia meds: prosecutor
VANCOUVER — A prosecutor in the murder trial of a man who stabbed a Vancouver…
Canadian online critic of Trump sues U.S. Homeland Security for trying to unmask him
The U.S. government wants Google to unmask an anonymous Canadian critic of President Donald Trump,…
Carney says he’ll consult Trudeau’s committee on Senate picks
MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will consult with an independent advisory board…
Road closures, drones, and new stadium rules for World Cup in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Organizers of the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver have unveiled details of preparations…
OpenAI did not respect Canadian privacy laws in developing ChatGPT, probe finds
OTTAWA — OpenAI failed to respect Canadian privacy laws when training its artificial intelligence-powered ChatGPT…