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Years after it was pitched, Canada is still waiting for a national disaster agency
OTTAWA — In 2023, as Canada suffered through its worst-ever wildfire season, the federal government…
In the news today: Liberals set to table internal trade bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Man arrested after vehicle driven into Vancouver Cirque du Soleil arena, no one hurt
VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say a man has been arrested after a vehicle was driven…
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon lashes out at media after 2nd day on stand
MONTREAL — The founder of Montreal’s Just for Laughs festival broke his silence on Thursday…
B.C. gives green light to LNG pipeline, with no need for new environmental assessment
The British Columbia government says a decade-old environmental assessment certificate remains valid for the construction…
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe faces call to bring in military as wildfires rage
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is resisting an Opposition call to bring in the…
Pain lingers for Filipino community and others, 40 days since Lapu Lapu tragedy
VANCOUVER — On the 40th day since Connie Sombrea attended the Lapu Lapu festival in…
Montreal hopes to repair damaged reputation during Grand Prix weekend
MONTREAL — Montreal is hoping to redeem itself during the upcoming Grand Prix weekend after…
Canada Post union files labour practices complaint
OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has filed an unfair labour practice complaint…
Critic calls out border bill’s proposed new cabinet powers on immigration
OTTAWA — An NDP critic says a provision in the federal government’s border security bill…
Ottawa silent on tariff retaliation as Carney takes part in talks with Trump
OTTAWA — Ottawa held its fire for a second day in a row Thursday after…
Quebec says it will drop permanent immigration targets to as low as 25,000 per year
MONTREAL — Quebec’s immigration minister says the government will drop its permanent immigration targets to…
Minister says Ottawa reviewing defence spending ‘top to bottom’ ahead of NATO summit
OTTAWA — Ottawa is reviewing its spending “from top to bottom” as Canada’s closest allies…
Man with al-Qaida links charged with threatening attack in Montreal
MONTREAL — A man previously convicted of supporting al-Qaida has been charged after allegedly threatening…
Five things to know about Canada’s counter-tariffs on the U.S.
OTTAWA — After U.S. President Donald Trump boosted steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 per…
$60M donation will fund cardiovascular institute at Vancouver General Hospital
VANCOUVER — The head cardiologist at Vancouver General Hospital says a $60 million donation toward…
Liberal border security bill poses serious threat to rights, coalition warns
OTTAWA — A national coalition of civil society groups says the Liberal government’s new border…
Industry says long-term labour stability needed after latest B.C. ports deal
VANCOUVER — Business and industry groups are applauding a deal between British Columbia’s port employers…
Trade deficit hits record in April as ‘trade has totally collapsed’ amid tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada posted its largest merchandise trade deficit on record in April at $7.1…
Infant born prematurely dies in southwestern Ontario after measles infection
TORONTO — An infant born prematurely and infected with measles has died in southwestern Ontario,…
Nova Scotia premier pitching ambitious ‘Wind West’ offshore wind energy project
HALIFAX — In response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s bid to make Canada an “energy…
‘Lost Canadians’ bill tabled after judge sets November deadline for passage
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab tabled legislation Thursday to restore citizenship to “Lost Canadians”…
PM Carney announces government’s new parliamentary secretaries
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his government’s new parliamentary secretary team. Thirty-nine…
Canadians divided on whether U.S. is an ‘ally’ or ‘enemy’ country: Poll
OTTAWA — Faced with a trade war they didn’t start, Canadians are divided on whether…