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LGBTQ refugee group says number of requests for help has increased
OTTAWA — An organization that helps LGBTQ+ people file refugee claims says it has seen…

Carney guided the G7 through the ‘diplomatic Rockies,’ says expert
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled off a successful, focused performance as host of…

Carney to return to Ottawa after fruitful summit with G7 leaders in Alberta
KANANASKIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading home to Ottawa today after hosting the…

In the news today: G7 success for Carney, Oilers lose cup final to Panthers again
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…

Panthers beat Oilers, again, to repeat as Stanley Cup champions
SUNRISE — Canada may be the home of hockey, but the Stanley Cup is maintaining…

Highlights from Day 2 of the G7 meeting in Kananaskis
OTTAWA — Canada hosted the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., with the agenda on Day…

Manitoba premier agrees to support reconstruction in region of war-torn Ukraine
CALGARY — Manitoba’s government has signed an agreement to support an area of Ukraine in…

G7 leaders agree to ‘charter’ on wildfires, pledging global co-operation
BANFF — Leaders of the G7 have agreed to co-operate on efforts to manage the…

Canada pledges $4.3B in support for Ukraine as Carney, Zelenskyy meet at G7
KANANASKIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined $4.3 billion in new support for Ukraine’s defence…

Eby to ask PM to declare India’s Bishnoi gang a terrorist group, amid extortion fears
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he wants a gang based in India declared a…

Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith warned Tuesday that Parliament is hastily plowing ahead with…

Environment minister says consumer rebates for EVs will return
OTTAWA — The federal government intends to bring back consumer rebates for electric vehicles but…

G7 members agree to increase public sector use of AI, collaborate on quantum
OTTAWA — G7 countries pledged Tuesday to increase adoption of artificial intelligence, including in the…

Montreal invests $100K to lure research talent seeking to escape United States
MONTREAL — The City of Montreal is investing $100,000 to lure scientists and researchers who…

Military vice-chief says there are no plans to arm Coast Guard vessels
OTTAWA — The federal government does not intend to arm the Canadian Coast Guard, the…