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Parliamentary committee on assisted dying has gone ‘off the rails,’ expert warns
OTTAWA — An expert in Canada’s assisted dying laws is warning that the committee of…
New evacuation alert issued for Old Fort, B.C., residents after landslide
Officials have issued a new evacuation alert for residents in an area of northeastern British…
Government asks court to exclude evidence in B.C. trial over national security risk
VANCOUVER — The federal government has made an application to exclude some evidence over national…
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk joins NASA’s SpaceX mission
OTTAWA — Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is set to head to the International Space Station…
Watchdog report confirms truck involved in Air Canada plane crash had no transponder
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A preliminary report into the LaGuardia Airport crash that killed two Canadian pilots last month…
Youth pleads not guilty to terrorism charges in alleged plot to attack Jewish people
OTTAWA — A youth has pleaded not guilty to three terrorism-related charges stemming from his…
Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs asks government to pause two treaties to resolve dispute
VICTORIA — B.C.’s Indigenous Relations minister says two First Nations nearing the end of their…
‘Alberta Time’: Bill tabled to ditch clock changes, keep daylight time all year
EDMONTON — Alberta took the first formal step Thursday toward ending more than a half-century…
Former RCMP officer’s lawyer calls no evidence in B.C. trial over security charge
VANCOUVER — Former RCMP officer William Majcher says he wants to get back home to…
Former PM Trudeau says U.S. economic coercion risks pushing Canada closer to China
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Justin Trudeau is warning that American tariffs threaten to drive…
Quebec consumer protector urges caution around air ticket prices too good to be true
MONTREAL — Quebec’s consumer protection office is warning travellers to watch out for websites selling…
Carney says tariffs ‘more than irritants’ as U.S. officials complain about booze ban
OTTAWA — Canada is not just sitting back “taking notes” or “instructions” from the Americans…
Body of Canadian killed in pyramid shooting turned over to family: Mexican officials
The body of a Canadian tourist killed when a gunman opened fire from one of…
Anand argues pursuit of new trade ties not coming at expense of aid, human rights
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is rejecting claims that her government is prioritizing…
RCMP charges consultant with fraudulently overbilling the federal government
OTTAWA — The RCMP says it has charged a consultant with fraudulently overbilling the federal…
Federal health coverage for rejected asylum claimants topped $275M over last decade
OTTAWA — The Immigration Department says Canada spent more than $275 million on health coverage…
Housing minister says Liberal ridings aren’t favoured for funding after Gladu comment
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OTTAWA — Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says Ottawa is not prioritizing infrastructure funding in Liberal…
In reversal, Anand says Ottawa will restore envoy for women, peace and security
OTTAWA — Ottawa will restore the position of envoy for women, peace and security in…
CBSA investigating alleged dumping of steel racks from China
OTTAWA — The Canada Border Services Agency has launched an investigation into the alleged dumping…
Montreal issues air quality warning from scrapyard fire in east end
MONTREAL — A scrapyard fire in Montreal’s east end has led to preventive lockdowns of…
Home mail delivery will continue along rural roads, Canada Post confirms
MONTRÉAL — Canada Post says rural residents with individual roadside mailboxes will continue to receive…
‘SMS blasters’ that mimic cell towers seized in Toronto cybercrime investigation
TORONTO — Toronto police say they have seized the first mobile “SMS blasters” known to…
Four female premiers on whether Christine Fréchette can avoid the ‘glass cliff’
MONTREAL — Kathleen Wynne, Ontario’s first female premier, remembers meeting a businessman who shook hands…
In the news today: Extortion schemes, Alberta referendum, Lapu Lapu anniversary
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…