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Trade deficit hits record in April as ‘trade has totally collapsed’ amid tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada posted its largest merchandise trade deficit on record in April at $7.1…
Tom Green throws ‘elbows up’ with new Crave series as Bell announces upcoming lineup
TORONTO — Tom Green says he isn’t big on political statements — but in his…
Nova Scotia premier pitching ambitious ‘Wind West’ offshore wind energy project
HALIFAX — In response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s bid to make Canada an “energy…
‘Lost Canadians’ bill tabled after judge sets November deadline for passage
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab tabled legislation Thursday to restore citizenship to “Lost Canadians”…
PM Carney announces government’s new parliamentary secretaries
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his government’s new parliamentary secretary team. Thirty-nine…
Canadians divided on whether U.S. is an ‘ally’ or ‘enemy’ country: Poll
OTTAWA — Faced with a trade war they didn’t start, Canadians are divided on whether…
B.C. First Nation builds small island, fisheries officials check for habitat damage
VICTORIA — A British Columbia First Nation has built up a small artificial island in…
Body of Israeli-Canadian Judih Weinstein held by Hamas recovered
OTTAWA — Israel has recovered the bodies of two hostages taken in Hamas’ Oct. 7,…
In the news today: Former astronaut, minister Marc Garneau dead at 76
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canadian men, children held in Syria pursue human rights complaints against Ottawa
OTTAWA — A dozen Canadian men and children detained in Syria are complaining to the…
Former astronaut, federal minister Marc Garneau dies at 76
OTTAWA — Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space who went on to become a…
Pressure mounts on Carney to match Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum
OTTAWA — Canada’s steel industry is calling on the federal government to quickly match U.S.…
Smith says she sees a ‘breakthrough’ in talks with Americans on energy
WASHINGTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on Wednesday there’s been a “breakthrough” in conversations…
Throne speech adopted without a vote in House of Commons
OTTAWA — The government’s reply to the throne speech was adopted in the House of…
‘Another universe of pain and suffering’: Patients allege neglectful obstetrical and gynecological care by Toronto doctor
TORONTO — Marie-Louise Fitrion says she was asleep in a hospital bed when she woke…
RCMP says it will collect info on possible war crimes in Gaza war
OTTAWA — The RCMP says it will “proactively” collect information about possible war crimes and…
Immigration minister defends border bill’s restrictions on asylum claims
OTTAWA — Safeguards have been written into the government’s border bill to ensure civil rights…
Ottawa amps up criticism of Israel over ‘appalling conditions’ in Gaza
OTTAWA — Ottawa issued a stronger condemnation of Israel’s restrictions on food aid in Gaza…
Inflation volatility, tariff uncertainty keep Bank of Canada sidelined
OTTAWA — The unpredictability of the United States’ trade war and signs of creeping inflation…
Steel industry, labour leaders call for government action as U.S. tariffs spike
TORONTO — Canada’s steel industry needs the federal government to take swift action as it…
Fraser apologizes, says comments on Indigenous consultation eroded trust
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser apologized Wednesday for comments he made about the government’s…
Trump signs order to double tariffs on steel, aluminum Wednesday
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to double steel…
About 15,000 have fled Saskatchewan wildfires and more coming: Premier Moe
PRINCE ALBERT — As Manitoba grapples with wildfires that have forced more than 17,000 people…
Carney says he’ll ‘take note’ of opposition motion to table a spring economic update
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will “take note” of the successful opposition…