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Addressing homelessness should be considered nation-building project: big city mayors
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EDMONTON — Mayors of Canada’s big cities say fixing homelessness should be considered a nation-building…
New $2.3B federal AI strategy looks to close ‘adoption gap,’ build public trust
OTTAWA — Ottawa wants to increase Canadians’ use of artificial intelligence — and it plans…
‘Biggest Canadian flag’ unfurled in Vancouver for World Cup, but may breach etiquette
NORTH VANCOUVER — A Metro Vancouver ski resort has unveiled what it says is the…
Concerns over expansion of Quebec language law to adult education, vocational school
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has introduced a bill that would force people seeking training…
Ottawa pumps the brakes on proposed changes to major project environmental reviews
OTTAWA — The federal government is pumping the brakes on its proposed changes to how…
Creative industry slams government on move to dismantle CanCon obligations for streamers
TORONTO — Groups representing writers and filmmakers are criticizing the government’s move to dismantle Canadian…
Muslim group seeks action on Islamophobia 5 years after Ontario family murdered
OTTAWA — Nearly five years after a gruesome slaying in Ontario, a national Muslim group…
Canadian Heritage aware of turmoil in Indigenous languages office months before audit
OTTAWA — Documents show the Canadian Heritage department was aware of internal strife at the…
Federal government announces mining workforce alliance to build ‘talent pipelines’
HALIFAX — The federal government has announced a new industry-led alliance aimed at growing the…
Inmate dies at Donnacona Institution in Quebec after altercation with other prisoners
MONTREAL — A 30-year-old inmate has died at Donnacona Institution in Quebec after an altercation…
Carney has not formed opinion on Ford’s island airport expansion vision in Toronto
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he has not formed an opinion on…
Quick Quotes: How business, labour and others are reacting to Canada’s AI strategy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada’s new artificial intelligence strategy Thursday and the…
5 things you need to know about Canada’s new AI strategy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada’s long-promised updated strategy on artificial intelligence Thursday…
Champagne stands his ground after budget watchdog questions fiscal anchor
OTTAWA — The federal finance minister is standing by his government’s projections after Ottawa’s budgetary…
Man charged with assaulting Quebec RCMP officer during anti-smuggling operation
MONTREAL — Quebec RCMP say a 25-year-old man has been charged with assaulting an officer…
Quebec RCMP officer charged after allegedly organizing family member’s illegal entry
MONTREAL — RCMP say a 36-year-old officer from Quebec is facing charges after allegedly taking…
Three men, aged between 22 and 33, killed in Montreal area over 48 hours
MONTREAL — Three men have been killed in the Montreal area over a 48-hour span.…
Arbour meets with King Charles ahead of her installation as governor general
OTTAWA — Louise Arbour met with King Charles at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, days before…
Supreme Court of Canada deals blow to poker players who challenged tax ruling
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says it will not review a finding that…
B.C. Review Board grants conditional discharge for child killer Allan Schoenborn
The British Columbia Review Board has granted a conditional discharge for a man convicted in…
Alberta energy deal does little to reduce Canada’s emissions: report
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s energy deal with Alberta will do little to reduce Canada’s emissions, a…
In the news today: AI strategy, B.C. killer discharged, Blue Jays sign Twins pitcher
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Things to know about Donald Trump’s forced labour claims against Canada
OTTAWA — Canada is facing the prospect of entirely new tariffs from U.S. President Donald…
Slashing development fees is not a cure-all for housing affordability: CMHC
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OTTAWA — Slashing municipal development charges could help spur building in some of Canada’s most…