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PM Carney says he has no plans to tackle 24 Sussex question during his mandate
OTTAWA — Almost a decade after 24 Sussex Drive was abandoned as the official residence…
Pianist Robi Botos on Oscar Peterson’s enduring legacy as centennial tour continues
OSAKA — Growing up in Budapest, Robi Botos and his father, who was a jazz…
Canada condemns Iran’s attack on Israel, calls for de-escalation: Anand
OTTAWA — The Canadian government is condemning an Iranian attack on Israel after a barrage…
Health screening task force to relaunch next spring after report calls for reform
OTTAWA — The health minister is hoping to relaunch a federal task force responsible for…
Anishinabek Nation chief says he briefed OPP on protests against fast-track bills
OTTAWA — A regional chief for Anishinabek Nation says he briefed Ontario Provincial Police Thursday…
Trade bill could trigger ‘race to the bottom’ in health standards, health groups warn
OTTAWA — Anti-smoking groups are warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial…
Public service shrinks by nearly 10,000, with tax, immigration hit the hardest
OTTAWA — The federal public service shed almost 10,000 people last year, with the Canada…
AFN says wildfires are forcing it to postpone annual general assembly to September
OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations is pushing its annual general assembly from July…
Quebec Liberals hope to boost their fortunes as they choose new leader
MONTREAL — After a drawn-out campaign overshadowed by upheaval in Ottawa and threats from the…
Fentanyl czar says government’s border bill will help in fight against lethal drug
OTTAWA — Canada’s fentanyl czar says the fight against the deadly opioid would get a…
In the news today: Fentanyl czar welcomes federal border bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Ottawa puts latest Canada Post offer up for a vote by union members
OTTAWA — The federal government is asking unionized Canada Post employees to vote directly on…
The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada’s 2nd-worst on record
OTTAWA — This year’s wildfire season in Canada is shaping up to be the second-worst…
Federal union restarting contract talks for more than 120,000 public servants
OTTAWA — Two years ago, more than 120,000 federal public servants went on strike after…
Sikh groups ask Carney to withdraw Indian PM Modi’s invitation to G7 summit
OTTAWA — Sikh groups are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to revoke his invitation…
Family says Canadian dentist was aboard Air India flight that crashed after takeoff
The Canadian citizen believed to be on an Air India flight that crashed shortly after…
Supreme Court of Canada to hear appeal in long-running Facebook privacy case
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to review a ruling that concluded…
Protests at G7 summit in Alberta set to be largely peaceful, targeting Trump policies
EDMONTON — Protests during the upcoming G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis, Alta., may be starkly…
April Hubbard delayed MAID to accept Governor General’s honour: ‘Most artists never get a recognition like this in their lifetime’
April Hubbard changed the plan for her death so she could be there to celebrate…
$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada’s critical mineral demand: report
TORONTO — A newly released report estimates Canada will need at least $30 billion in…
Liberal MP criticizes Modi’s G7 invitation in meeting with Prime Minister Carney
OTTAWA — B.C. Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal said he met with Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Business leader says BC Ferries’ hiring of Chinese shipyard is ‘informed decision’
VICTORIA — A business leader on ferry-dependent Vancouver Island says BC Ferries made a “strongly…
Luxembourg opens Ottawa embassy as Canada shifts its attention to Europe
OTTAWA — The federal government says its “best friends” are Europeans amid a drift with…
NDP leader says Carney needs to keep Parliament in the loop on trade talks
OTTAWA — Interim NDP Leader Don Davies is accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of not…