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NDP leader says Liberals are being ‘dishonest’ about the future of pharmacare
OTTAWA — The federal government’s response to a report it commissioned on national pharmacare was…
Budget office sees modest boost in housing supply from Build Canada Homes
OTTAWA — Housing Minister Gregor Robertson said the federal government’s new housing agency is just…
Marwah Rizqy booted from Quebec Liberal caucus amid crisis in party
QUÉBEC — Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez has expelled his former parliamentary leader from his…
Canada’s competition commissioner leaving job months before term ends
OTTAWA — Canada’s competition commissioner is leaving his post two months before his term comes…
Advocates demand clarity from Carney on status of feminist foreign policy
OTTAWA — Dozens of advocates for women and LGBTQ+ people in Canada and abroad are…
New HIV prevention guidelines say doctors should not be ‘gatekeeping’ PrEP
A coalition of doctors across Canada is releasing a new guideline for prescribing medications that…
In the news today: Carney to address Assembly of First Nations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Calgary man found guilty of three terrorism-related charges tied to ISIS
CALGARY — An Alberta judge said a man who willingly joined an Islamic State group…
Franklin the Turtle book publisher condemns ‘violent’ post by U.S. defense secretary
The publisher of the Franklin series of children’s books says an online post by U.S.…
May says voting for budget was ‘mistake’ and it won’t happen again
OTTAWA — Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says supporting the Carney government on the budget…
Polytechnique expands scholarship program to 14 women in memory of 1989 tragedy
MONTREAL — Polytechnique Montréal is expanding its scholarship program honouring the 14 women who were…
B.C. community holds vigil to mourn deaths, losses in deadly Hong Kong fire
VANCOUVER — Family members of more than 150 people who died when seven highrises burned…
Activists mark World AIDS Day by calling for criminal reform, prevention funding
OTTAWA — Activists marked World AIDS Day on Monday by calling on the federal government…
Alberta’s Smith says her United Conservative Party is not a separatist party
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party isn’t a separatist party.…
Miller named new culture minister as Carney fills gaps left by Guilbeault
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney named Montreal MP Marc Miller as the new minister…
Treasury board president “looking into” potential changes to return to office rules
OTTAWA — Treasury Board president Shafqat Ali on Monday denied having any knowledge about discussions…
‘Fool’s errand’: Why the Exxon Valdez looms large over northern pipeline debate
VICTORIA — The Exxon Valdez disaster happened more than 36 years ago off Alaska’s coast,…
Canadian injured in West Bank in what local group calls assault by Israeli settlers
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada said Monday it is aware of a Canadian citizen injured…
Generations of Indigenous leaders brace for a new battle over another pipeline
OTTAWA — For some First Nations leaders, the prospect of conflict with provincial and federal…
Montreal to open 500 new spaces in warming shelters for unhoused people
MONTREAL — The mayor of Montreal says the city’s homelessness crisis is “more serious than…
In the news: New HIV prevention guidelines say doctors should not ‘gatekeep’ PrEP
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Montreal museum spotlights sex workers history of activism and resistance
MONTREAL — When community group Mile End Chavurah held an event in 2023 to name…
UNAIDS chief urges Carney not to cut foreign aid, global health funding
OTTAWA — The head of the United Nations’ HIV/AIDS program is urging Prime Minister Mark…
Quebec coroner calls for better pedestrian safety after death of girl, 7, in 2022
MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner is recommending strengthened measures to protect pedestrian safety after the…