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Bloc member who lost by 1 vote considers ‘all options’ after report of ballot problem
MONTREAL — The Bloc Québécois candidate for the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne says she’s considering…
Former journalist Evan Solomon named first-ever federal AI minister
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched a new artificial intelligence ministry and has…
Erskine-Smith says he feels ‘disrespected’ after being dropped from cabinet
OTTAWA — Former housing minister Nate Erskine-Smith says it’s “impossible not to feel disrespected” after…
PM Carney travelling to Rome Friday for Pope Leo’s inaugural mass
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Rome on Friday to attend Pope…
One man arrested following shooting in Saint John, N.B.
SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Police in Saint John, N.B., say one man has been arrested…
Key portfolios for business community to watch as Carney’s cabinet sworn in
Canada’s business community will be monitoring files across various portfolios after Tuesday’s swearing-in of Prime…
Six-month lockout ends at Montreal’s storied Queen Elizabeth hotel
MONTREAL — Unionized employees at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel have agreed to a new…
Travel to the U.S. takes another hit in April as Canadians vacation elsewhere
Travel to the United States took another hit in April with booking agents saying an…
Canada’s ambassador says economic talks must prioritize lifting Trump’s tariffs
WASHINGTON — Ottawa’s top diplomat in Washington says talks to negotiate any new deals with…
In the news today: PM Mark Carney to shuffle cabinet today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Steven Guilbeault to remain in cabinet: source
OTTAWA — Canadian Culture and Identity Minister Steven Guilbeault is among those names that will…
AFN chief calls for review of natural resource deals amid talk of Alberta separation
EDMONTON — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling for a…
Recount underway in rural Newfoundland riding where Liberal had 12-vote lead
ST. JOHN’S — A judicial recount got underway Monday in a rural Newfoundland riding where…
AFN chief calls for speedy return of clean water legislation
OTTAWA — Parliamentarians will be “playing games with First Nations children’s lives” if they fail…
Nova Scotia RCMP were searching for vehicle before deadly weekend crash
HANTSPORT — Nova Scotia RCMP were searching for a possible impaired driver in a vehicle…
Montreal public health reports sharp increase in tuberculosis, syphilis cases
MONTREAL — Montreal public health officials are calling for better access to tuberculosis care after…
Carney needs to ‘pick a lane’ on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says
OTTAWA — Climate activists and energy leaders say Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to…
Group of investors submits revised offer to buy Quebec-based Lion Electric
MONTREAL — A group of investors has submitted a revised offer to buy Quebec vehicle-maker…
Recount sees Liberals take Quebec riding of Terrebonne by single vote
TORONTO — The Liberals inched another seat closer to a majority government on Saturday, after…
In the news today: Liberals win Quebec riding by one vote in recount
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Quebec lends forest fire teams to battle Saskatchewan and Ontario blazes
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s forest fire prevention agency says it is sending reinforcements to Ontario and…
B.C., federal government support dredging Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet, others opposed
British Columbia’s energy minister is backing plans to dredge and deepen Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet to…
Quebec sovereigntists watch Alberta referendum talk with optimism, disdain
MONTREAL — As Alberta flirts with the possibility of a referendum on separation, Quebec sovereigntists…
Survivor holds cautious hope amid claims new Pope mishandled clergy abuse allegations
ST. JOHN’S — An advocate for victims of clergy abuse said Saturday they are holding…