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From EV rebates to charging stations: here are 5 take-aways from Ottawa’s new EV plan
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OTTAWA — The federal government announced a suite of policy changes on Thursday in its…
Ottawa to relaunch EV rebates program in 2 weeks with new auto strategy
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OTTAWA — The federal government announced a suite of new electric vehicle policies Thursday, including…
NATO 5% pledge to add $63B to deficit by 2035, budget watchdog says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to spend the equivalent of five per cent…
Labour board rejected challenge of unpaid leave for unvaccinated federal staff: union
OTTAWA — Canada’s largest federal public sector union says the federal labour relations board has…
Harper says Canada’s difficulties can’t all be blamed on Trump in gala speech
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper says Canada must adapt to new geopolitical realities,…
Carney says ‘inequalities persist’ in speech marking Black History Month
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the history of Black Canadians is one of…
In the news: Canadian consulate in Greenland to open Friday, Canada’s Black history
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Utah beats Detroit 4-1 for 8th win in last 10 home games
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller had a goal and an…
Feds revive bill to build digitally connected health data systems for patients, providers
TORONTO — The federal government is reviving proposed legislation that would allow digital health information…
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani says he had ‘productive’ meetings with White House
WASHINGTON — Conservative MP Jamil Jivani says he had “productive” meetings Wednesday with U.S. President…
Labour groups call on Carney to adopt a ‘true Team Canada approach’ to trade war
OTTAWA — As Ottawa prepares for talks with President Donald Trump’s White House to review…
Ottawa set to scrap EV mandate, launch $1.5 billion investment fund: sources
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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce a national automotive strategy Thursday…
Justice minister rejects Alberta call for more input in federal judicial appointments
Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser says he won’t act on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s call…
Anand visits D.C. as Trump administration makes case for critical minerals trade zone
WASHINGTON — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand was in Washington on Wednesday as the Trump…
B.C. minister says Ottawa is missing from the table on flood mitigation planning
OTTAWA — British Columbia’s minister of emergency management is accusing the federal government of being…
In the news: Anand in Washington, foreign aid shifting, Chinese EVs okay with public
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canadians support arrival of more Chinese electric vehicles, poll suggests
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OTTAWA — Most Canadians support allowing more Chinese electric vehicles to be sold in Canada…
Canada to focus foreign aid on building ‘mutual prosperity’ with trading partners: MP
OTTAWA — The MP overseeing foreign aid says Ottawa wants to focus its international assistance…
NHL roundup: Olivier’s two goals and Merzlikins’ shutout power Blue Jackets to sixth straight win
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the third period, and Elvis Merzlikins…
Harper calls for national unity, independence at portrait unveiling
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s official portrait was unveiled in Ottawa Tuesday, ahead…
‘Corrosive’ immigration loopholes need to be shut down, Eby tells Ottawa
Federal lawmakers must close “corrosive” loopholes hampering the crackdown on extortion-related shootings in British Columbia,…
Flyers snap losing streak with 4-2 win over Capitals
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak…
Jordan Staal’s late goal lifts Hurricanes past Senators 4-3
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Staal scored the go-ahead goal with roughly five minutes left…
‘Hitting everybody so hard’: Alberta town remembers 3 hockey players killed in crash
STAVELY — Tributes across Canada and the hockey community have embraced a small Alberta town,…