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Legault backs minister who said Quebec can’t offer asylum from ‘all world’s misery’
MONTREAL — Quebec doesn’t have the capacity to take in more immigrants, Premier François Legault…
Liberal minister promises plan on Access to Information as MPs highlight woes
OTTAWA – Treasury Board President Mona Fortier says she hopes to share a plan in…
Trump’s tariff turnaround shows he’s vulnerable to pressure, says former negotiator
Canada’s former top trade negotiator said Thursday that if nations around the world co-ordinate their…
Supreme Court confirms order for new murder trials in attack on woman’s parents
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed an order for new first-degree murder…
Saskatchewan premier says MLA terrorist remark wrong and ‘very, very inappropriate’
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says one of his legislature members made “very, very…
Some schools in Canada are putting U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war
There are disappointed students, anxious parents and cautious school officials in at least two Canadian…
In the news today: Federal rivals campaign in GTA, tariffs targeting Canada unchanged
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Trump reverses course on some tariffs but won’t change duties on Canada
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump partially reversed course Wednesday on his global trade war…
Vancouver police officer admits to discreditable conduct over sexualized messages
BURNABY — The Vancouver Police Department should adopt a “stand alone” sexual harassment policy after…
In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects
OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an “energy superpower”…
Montreal man charged in December firebombing, vandalism at suburban synagogue
MONTREAL — A 19-year-old man has been charged in the firebombing of a Montreal-area synagogue…
Quebec triple killer ordered to remain in men’s prison despite identifying as female
MONTREAL — A Quebecer convicted last year in a domestic homicide that left a woman…
Trump’s ambassador to Canada confirmed in the middle of a trade war
WASHINGTON — Former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as…
Nova Scotia men appeal judge’s dismissal of their prorogation challenge
OTTAWA — Two Nova Scotia men are appealing a judge’s dismissal of their court challenge…
Greener Homes Grant program proves more popular than federal government expected
OTTAWA – Demand for federal cash to help defray the cost of home energy renovations…
Poilievre attacks Trudeau over Nazi tumult; Tories abandoning Ukraine, PM retorts
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is fending off fresh questions about the controversial Nazi…
Man may have driven bus into Quebec daycare to kill his past, psychiatrist testifies
LAVAL — The man accused of killing two children and injuring six others when he…
Eby pledges involuntary care for severe addictions in B.C., ahead of October election
VANCOUVER — British Columbia will be opening secure facilities to provide involuntary care under the…
Earthquakes shake deep below northern British Columbia coast
HAIDA GWAII, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The northern British Columbia coast was rattled by two earthquakes…
Carbon pricing to cause economic ‘nuclear winter,’ Poilievre tells his MPs
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre signaled the Liberals’ carbon price and the economy will…
In the news today: Parliament resumes under precarious conditions
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Liberals announce expansion to mortgage eligibility, draft rights for renters, buyers
OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced changes to mortgage rules she says are…
Meddling inquiry won’t publicly name parliamentarians suspected by spy watchdog
OTTAWA — The head of a federal inquiry into foreign interference says she will not…
Quebec court greenlights temporary foreign worker class action on closed permits
MONTREAL — Quebec’s Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit involving temporary foreign workers who…