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In the news today: Joly in Washington, mosque attack anniversary, Ontario election
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Privy Council had diplomats urge Denmark to expedite Carolyn Bennett’s ambassadorship
OTTAWA — Bureaucrats working for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had diplomats push Denmark to speed…
Trump’s pick for commerce says president’s tariff threat could be just the beginning
WASHINGTON — The man U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen to oversee his tariff agenda…
‘Duty to remember’: Events to mark eighth anniversary of Quebec City mosque attack
MONTREAL — Only one bullet hole remains in the wall of the Centre culturel islamique…
Bank of Canada cuts rates to 3% as U.S. tariff threat clouds outlook
OTTAWA — The potential for U.S. tariffs is clouding the economic outlook for the Bank…
Ottawa revamps disaster relief program with new focus on mitigation, rebuilding
OTTAWA — The federal government is overhauling the way it reimburses provinces and territories after…
Author says Montreal library refuses to host English book club, citing language laws
MONTREAL — A Montreal author is speaking out after a local library cited Quebec’s language…
Tariff fight takes centre stage as Ontario election campaign kicks off
Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford pitched himself Wednesday as the best steward of the…
NDP urges action on pharmacare, dental care as health ministers meet in Halifax
OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats are urging the Liberal government to move quickly to…
Armed patient allegedly injures three hospital staff in Halifax emergency room
HALIFAX — Three hospital employees were injured in what Nova Scotia’s health minister says was…
Abdelrazik’s lawyer cites ‘serial hypocrisies’ in final detention case arguments
OTTAWA — A lawyer for Abousfian Abdelrazik accused the federal government of “serial hypocrisies” as…
Canada can strike back swiftly if U.S. imposes tariffs, experts say
OTTAWA — If the U.S. follows through on President Donald Trump’s threat to impose massive…
All six Liberal leadership candidates now registered with Elections Canada
OTTAWA — The six candidates running for Liberal leadership have now all registered with Elections…
Damages in Jasper wildfire rise to $1.2B, goal to clear rubble for May construction
JASPER, ALTA. — The Insurance Bureau of Canada says last year’s wildfire in Jasper, Alta.,…
Ontario judge begins hearing arguments over landmark $32.5-billion tobacco settlement
TORONTO — An Ontario judge began hearing arguments Wednesday about whether to approve a landmark…
Ukrainians worry as their three-year emergency visas are set to expire
OTTAWA — Many of the 300,000 Ukrainians who have come to Canada on three-year emergency…
B.C. assembles ‘war room’ as U.S. tariff threat looms on Saturday
VANCOUVER — The relationship between the U.S. and Canada has “fundamentally changed,” regardless of whether…
CBC head calls for a ‘national conversation’ on Conservatives’ pledge to defund
OTTAWA — With U.S. President Donald Trump making “territorial claims,” the new head of CBC…
Canada’s top doctor concerned about measles outbreaks in Ontario, Quebec
Canada’s top doctor says she is concerned about measles outbreaks with a growing number of…
Human smuggling attempt thwarted in Fort Erie, Ont., near U.S. border: authorities
Canadian authorities say they’ve intercepted a human smuggling attempt in Ontario’s Niagara region as part…
These industries would be hit hardest by Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump could be just days away from hitting Canada with…
Clandestine climbers flock to Montreal’s St. Joseph’s Oratory, damaging historic site
MONTREAL — A Catholic shrine that is one of Montreal’s most recognizable landmarks is attracting…
In the news today: Day 2 of health ministers meeting, more US tariffs could be coming
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Health minister calls on NDP to give Liberals more time to sign pharmacare deals
OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland is calling on the federal NDP to give the…