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Sabia, veteran of public and private sectors, to head Carney’s Privy Council
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is tapping Michael Sabia, a veteran of the public…
Ottawa’s GST rebate on new homes would save typical first-time buyer $27K: PBO
OTTAWA — An eligible first-time homebuyer could save an average of $26,832 in sales tax…
Canada invites United Arab Emirates to G7 summit, Brazil says Carney invited to COP30
OTTAWA — Canada has invited the United Arab Emirates to attend the G7 summit in…
Trump is receiving mostly negative ratings from countries around the world: poll
WASHINGTON — The share of Canadians who view the United States favourably has dropped 20…
Minister flags concern over BC Ferries’ deal with Chinese state-owned shipyard
British Columbia’s transportation minister has raised concerns with BC Ferries about its decision to have…
Quebec names mediator as Montreal public transit strike in third day
MONTREAL — Quebec’s labour minister says he has named a mediator in a labour dispute…
RFK Jr.’s firing of U.S. immunization committee worrisome, Canadian scientists say
TORONTO — Canadian doctors and scientists say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s firing of an immunization…
Squamish, B.C., declares wildfire state of emergency as blaze looms over community
The District of Squamish has declared a local state of emergency due to an out-of-control…
Coroner to investigate deaths of mother, 3-year-old son who drowned in Montreal pool
MONTREAL — A 34-year-old woman and her three-year-old son drowned in a residential pool in…
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit Ottawa before the G7 in Alberta
OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Ottawa between June 14 and 15…
Nova Scotia strike that turned deadly a century ago a milestone for workers’ rights
HALIFAX — During Nova Scotia’s storied 300-year history of coal mining, one deadly riot in…
Ottawa moves to prop up youth employment in a rough summer jobs market
OTTAWA — The federal government is moving to shore up a historically weak summer job…
Poll suggests half of Canadians believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that nearly half of Canadians believe Israel is committing…
Kananaskis: An explainer on Alberta’s cherished park and G7 host location
CALGARY — For the next week, Derek Ryder will be temporarily divorced from his favourite…
In the news today: Trump’s tariffs remain in effect, Canadians critical of Israel
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
U.S. condemns Canada, four other nations over Israeli sanctions
OTTAWA — The United States condemned Canada and four other countries on Tuesday for imposing…
Court rules Trump’s tariffs can stay in effect while appeal proceeds
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court agreed on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping…
B.C. ruling says note on ‘dinged’ car was binding contract between two lawyers
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Civil Resolution Tribunal says a note left on a car about…
Judge says Montreal billionaire Robert Miller too sick for trial on sex charges
MONTREAL — The criminal case against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller came to a halt on…
Man accused of plotting shooting at New York Jewish centre extradited to U.S.
OTTAWA — The U.S. Justice Department says a Pakistani citizen who was living in Canada…
Labour minister urges mediation to help settle Montreal transit mechanics strike
MONTREAL — Quebec’s labour minister is calling for mediation in a strike involving Montreal’s public…
New AI minister says Canada won’t ‘over-index’ on AI regulation
OTTAWA — Canada’s new minister of artificial intelligence said Tuesday he’ll put less emphasis on…
Rule of law, judges ‘under attack’ in many countries, Canada’s chief justice says
OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner says the rule of law and judicial independence are…
Prime minister, MPs attend ceremony to raise Pride flag on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney was joined by members of Parliament from all parties…