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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…
Indigenous services minister says First Nations support for developments ‘critical’
OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous services says she and the other Indigenous members…
Federal bill includes new security powers to tighten border, immigration system
OTTAWA — Proposed federal legislation would give authorities new powers to search mail, make it…
B.C. opening 18 long-term involuntary care beds in Metro Vancouver
The British Columbia government has created 18 new beds dedicated to long-term involuntary care at…
Canada’s domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report
OTTAWA — Canada’s tourism industry might be in for a boost as Canadians boycott the…
Duty free stores look for financial support as cross-border traffic drops
OTTAWA — An association representing duty free stores and a group of 15 mayors from…
Removing Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture products a priority, says Carney
SASKATOON — The federal government plans to work urgently to remove Chinese tariffs on Canadian…
Israeli envoy pushes back as Ottawa calls out ‘disturbing’ food restrictions on Gaza
OTTAWA — The MP overseeing Canada’s foreign aid is calling on Israel to stop restricting…
Former PM Harper calls for renewed ties with India, does not mention murder probe
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper is calling on Canada to move past its…
Vancouver mayor, city councillors to meet with federal officials in Ottawa
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says a planned trip to Ottawa this week to…
Former national chief calls for list of demands as PM, premiers talk infrastructure
OTTAWA — The former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling for…
Corus touts new stars, returning hits to Global, while calling for loosened CanCon rules
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment touted new stars and returning hits set to roll out across…
Liberals pressed to reveal how much revenue U.S. tariff response has raised
OTTAWA — The Conservatives pushed the federal government on Monday to disclose how much revenue…
Joly commits to prioritizing Canadian steel, aluminum for defence, infrastructure
OTTAWA — Ottawa is committed to using Canadian steel and aluminum in national infrastructure and…
First Nations infrastructure critical but not nation-building: minister
OTTAWA — The new Crown-Indigenous relations minister says there’s a “critical” need to build up…
‘Try’ and ‘Try’ again: Blue Rodeo marks 40th anniversary with 27-date Canadian tour
TORONTO — Blue Rodeo is making the most of its 40th anniversary with a coast-to-coast…
‘The Apprentice,’ ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ among big winners at Canadian Screen Awards
A film chronicling the rise of Donald Trump won best motion picture at the Canadian…