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Poilievre says Conservatives want national unity in face of separation threats
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his party will fight for a united Canada…
Carney rolls out ‘aggressive’ plan to build up domestic defence sector
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney sent a clear signal through his overtures to the…
Availability of desk space unclear as feds boost in-office time for public servants
OTTAWA — Federal public service unions and workers are warning there isn’t enough office space…
Ottawa Redblacks sign veteran offensive linemen Gregor MacKellar, Martez Ivey
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks shored up their offensive line Tuesday by signing Canadian Gregor…
Israeli military says more than 1,500 Canadians were serving in its ranks last year
OTTAWA — The Israeli military says more than 1,500 people with Canadian citizenship — soldiers…
Ottawa kept people on Canada’s no-fly list without ‘necessary grounds’: spy watchdog
OTTAWA — A new report from the national spy watchdog says the federal government kept…
Former CBC bureau chief Elly Alboim, 78, remembered for his lasting mark on politics
OTTAWA — Longtime CBC News parliamentary bureau chief and Carleton University journalism professor Elly Alboim,…
5 things you should know about Canada’s new defence industrial strategy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada’s first-ever defence industrial strategy Tuesday in Montreal.…
Food inflation spiked 7.3% in January. Here’s what’s driving the increase
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada reported an easing in the headline inflation rate Tuesday but a…
In the news today: Carney defence strategy, Tumbler Ridge, Ottawa called to help Cuba
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Ottawa faces calls to send essential fuel to Cuba as U.S. widens oil blockade
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing mounting calls to speak out against the…
Canada’s provinces contend with fresh shocks ahead of 2026 budget season
OTTAWA — The outlook for Canada’s provinces is difficult to chart but some surprising resilience…
Ottawa says national security incident, error at emergency stockpile unrelated
OTTAWA — There was no connection between a national security incident at the country’s emergency…
13-year-old skier from Ottawa dies days after she was injured on Quebec ski lift
MONTREAL — A 13-year-old Ottawa girl who was seriously injured on a Quebec ski lift…
Advocate urges feds to update equity act, settle class action with Black employees
OTTAWA — An advocate is urging the federal government to update equity legislation for Black…
Janice Charette to be Canada’s top trade negotiator during CUSMA review
OTTAWA — Canada’s former top public servant Janice Charette will serve as the country’s chief…
Anand says ‘regime change’ in Iran would be required for restarting diplomatic ties
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada will not re-establish ties with Iran…
Foreign aid groups urge Canada to maintain funding for abortion, LGBTQ+ advocacy
OTTAWA — Feminist and development groups are urging Canada not to turn its back on…
Carney strategy for defence industry pledges 125,000 jobs, sweeping policy changes
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is making sweeping changes to the way it approaches supporting…
Beijing drops visa requirement for Canadian tourists, business visitors to China
OTTAWA — China is dropping its visa requirement for Canadian tourists and business visitors, a…
Doctors warn against dangers of health misinformation from AI sources
OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association says doctors are worried that more of their patients…
Canada seals deal on EU defence procurement as Munich summit tests transatlantic ties
OTTAWA — Canada has officially signed onto the European defence procurement program it announced it…
Fact File: Why it’s tough to verify some of Carney’s claims about ‘protected’ jobs
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has made a series of claims recently about how…
U.S. senators express support for trade pact as Trump questions CUSMA’s future
WASHINGTON — United States lawmakers expressed support for the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade during a…