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Ottawa earmarks billions of dollars for defence as global spending race ramps up
OTTAWA — The federal government unveiled plans Tuesday to shell out $73 billion for national…
Yukon Party’s premier-designate Currie Dixon says their election ‘generational shift’
The Yukon’s premier-designate says he’s ready to start implementing key promises from his election campaign…
Feds unveil new climate strategy with no details on Canada’s emission commitments
OTTAWA — The federal government’s climate competitiveness strategy promises a stronger industrial carbon pricing system…
Quebec government wants to restart talks with doctors over payment reform
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault is extending an olive branch to the province’s doctors…
Ex-Hydro-Québec researcher, accused of spying for China, defends reputation at trial
LONGUEUIL — Yuesheng Wang, a former researcher with Quebec’s hydro utility on trial for allegedly…
Parole board cites new allegations about Toronto Boxing Day killer in decision
MONTREAL — A new decision by the Parole Board of Canada is revealing details about…
Federal budget forecasts $78B deficit as Liberals shift spending to capital projects
OTTAWA — This year’s federal budget contains a deficit nearly twice the size forecast by…
Budget 2025: Key numbers from the Liberals’ latest spending plan
OTTAWA — Here’s a brief look at the key numbers in the Liberal government’s 2025…
Budget includes CBC funding boost, pitches getting Canada into Eurovision
OTTAWA — The Liberal government’s plans for CBC/Radio-Canada include looking at getting Canada into the…
Immigration plan slashes student visas, prioritizes economic newcomers
OTTAWA — Canada’s 2026-2028 immigration levels plan aims to increase the number of economic immigrants…
Feds pitch $2B fund for critical minerals investments, including equity stakes
OTTAWA — The federal budget says Canada will take out equity stakes in critical mineral…
Global Affairs Canada could merge embassies with allies, must focus on trade: budget
OTTAWA — The Carney government’s first budget redirects diplomatic dollars to the trade file while…
Some key highlights from the Liberal government’s 2025 federal budget
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne introduced the 2025 federal budget on Tuesday. Here are…
What’s missing from the Carney government’s first federal budget
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget represents a shift in policy from…
Tamara Lich appeals mischief conviction arising from role in ‘Freedom Convoy’
OTTAWA — Tamara Lich is appealing a mischief conviction arising from her role as an…
Fraser dismisses using notwithstanding clause to overturn ruling on child pornography
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser has rejected calls to use the Constitution’s notwithstanding clause…
Police say nothing suspicious after man dies at B.C. ostrich farm protest camp
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — RCMP say a man has died at a British Columbia…
Prescription painkillers shortage in Canada expected to continue into new year
TORONTO — Pharmacists say a shortage of medications that contain oxycodone is expected to continue…
Leader Currie Dixon says voters wanted change as Yukon Party wins majority government
WHITEHORSE — Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon says Yukon voters have opted for change by…
In the news today: Liberals to deliver federal budget today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
What the federal Liberals are pitching in their 2025 budget
OTTAWA — Over the past few weeks, the federal government has previewed items that will…
Montreal transit strike could be first test of new Quebec labour law
MONTREAL — A strike that is upending public transit in Montreal could be the first…
Champagne’s biggest test yet — selling a ‘generational’ budget to anxious Canadians
OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to sell Canadians on his first-ever budget…
Southern resident orca calf missing, presumed dead: Center for Whale Research
FRIDAY HARBOR — The group that has been tracking southern resident killer whales since the…