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Accessibility office in limbo as it calls out federal government’s failures
OTTAWA — The federal Office of Public Service Accessibility is in limbo months after it…
Premier Eby tells Carney it’s unacceptable B.C. has been cut out of pipeline talks
VICTORIA — For a project he says “doesn’t actually exist,” there was a lot British…
B.C. woman sentenced to 18 months in jail for money laundering in “milestone” case
Securing a guilty plea in a British Columbia money laundering case that dates back to…
Migrants rights groups call on government to withdraw border security bill
OTTAWA — The federal government’s border security bill is an open door to violating the…
Stopping overdoses like bailing a boat with a thimble, B.C. court hears
VANCOUVER — The co-founder of a Vancouver “compassion club” that bought heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine…
Nine of Alberta Premier Smith’s UCP legislature members facing recall petitions
EDMONTON — Nine members of Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party caucus are now facing…
Explainer on Alberta UCP legislature members facing recall petitions
EDMONTON — Nine Alberta legislature members with Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party caucus are…
MPs swipe at Carney’s claim that Canada has no feminist foreign policy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s claim that Canada does not have a “feminist foreign…
‘He should care’: Conservatives slam Carney on Trump comments
OTTAWA — Conservative MPs slammed Prime Minister Mark Carney Monday over dismissive comments he made…
Health minister noncommittal on pharmacare, says expert report isn’t binding
OTTAWA — The federal health minister is not committing to following the road map set…
Quebec Liberal Leader Rodriguez struggles to manage crisis within party
MONTREAL — As the turmoil engulfing the Quebec Liberals enters its second week, leader Pablo…
Norwegian defence company pitches Ottawa as Arctic partner in sub procurement
OTTAWA — As the international competition for Canada’s lucrative submarine contract heats up, a Norwegian…
Two brothers, 19 and 22, dead after being struck by a light-rail train near Montreal
MONTREAL — The deaths of two brothers struck by a light-rail train over the weekend…
Budget watchdog calls for more transparency after Liberals shift fiscal anchors
OTTAWA — Ottawa is not planning to set up an independent body to scrutinize the…
One minor is dead, one injured after shots fired east of Quebec City
SAINT-VALLIER — One minor is dead and another is in hospital after shots were fired…
U.S. directs its embassies in Western nations to scrutinize ‘mass migration’
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department has directed its embassies in Canada and other Western…
First Nation looks to develop ‘wealth fund’ for major projects investments
OTTAWA — A First Nation in Ontario is looking to create what it’s calling a…
Ottawa announces $35 million for 30 oral health training programs across Canada
MONTREAL — The federal government has announced more than $35 million over three years to…
1 of 4 accused in alleged Quebec extremist plot appears in court, to return next year
QUÉBEC — One of four accused in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take control…
Nunavik’s Inuit residents show resilience in the face of persistent water shortages
PUVURNITUQ — In Quebec’s Nunavik region, it’s not unusual to run out of drinking water…
In the news today: Joly heads to South Korea to meet with Hanwha
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Teams work through the night in search of bear after B.C. attack
Teams of British Columbia conservation officers rotated throughout the night to search for a grizzly…
Carney evokes Mandela, looks to trade pacts to help navigate ‘this moment of rupture’
JOHANNESBURG — Prime Minister Mark Carney evoked the legacy of Nelson Mandela in praising efforts…
Canada and G7 security partners to focus on disrupting transnational organized crime
OTTAWA — Interior and security ministers from Canada and the other Group of Seven countries…