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Bloc Québécois won’t support Pierre Poilievre’s non-confidence motion
OTTAWA — The Bloc Québécois is ruling out the possibility that Canadians will be plunged…
Conservatives deny link to protesters that harassed Singh after Liberals blame them
OTTAWA — Conservatives are denying any association with protesters who harassed Jagmeet Singh, among others,…
N.B. election campaign to kick off Thursday, with economy and health major themes
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is expected to officially kick off a provincial…
New federal legislation aims to transfer development and planning authority to Jasper
Federal legislation introduced Wednesday aims to give the fire-ravaged Rocky Mountain town of Jasper, Alta.,…
Canada has become ‘playground’ for foreign interference, Tory MP Chong tells inquiry
OTTAWA — A Conservative MP who was targeted by Beijing told a federal inquiry Wednesday…
Ottawa announces it’s further reducing the number of international student permits
OTTAWA — The Liberal government will slash the number of international student visas it processes…
Canada abstains from UN motion calling on Israel to end occupation of Gaza, West Bank
OTTAWA — Canada abstained Wednesday from a high-profile United Nations vote demanding that Israel end…
Health Minister Mark Holland appeals to Senate not to amend pharmacare bill
OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland urged a committee of senators Wednesday not to tweak…
Senior civil servant invites provincial counterparts to seek top secret clearance
OTTAWA — Canada’s senior public servant has invited his provincial and territorial counterparts to apply…
New Brunswick Tory leader kicks off provincial election campaign with fed-bashing
FREDERICTON — As New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs started his election campaign Thursday, he claimed…
Quebec won’t fund graphite mine project tied to Pentagon; locals claim ‘victory’
MONTREAL — After years fighting against the opening of a mining project with ties to…
Political parties cool to idea of new federal regulations for nomination contests
OTTAWA — Several federal political parties are expressing reservations about the prospect of fresh regulations…
Team Rachel Homan picking up where it left off after dominant curling season
As one of the top women’s rinks in the world over the last decade, expectations…
Far-right Rebel News not eligible for journalism tax credits, Federal Court rules
OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge has upheld the government’s decision that far-right media outlet…
Anita Anand sworn in as transport minister after Pablo Rodriguez resigns
OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Anita Anand has been sworn in as federal transport minister…
An iconic Churchill photo stolen in Canada and found in Italy is ready to return
ROME (AP) — Canadian and Italian dignitaries on Thursday marked the successful recovery of a…
Veterans Tyson Beukeboom, Karen Paquin lead Canada’s team at WXV rugby tournament
Veterans Tyson Beukeboom and Karen Paquin will lead Canada at the WXV 1 women’s rugby…
Climate, food security, Arctic among Canada’s intelligence priorities, Ottawa says
OTTAWA — The pressing issues of climate change and food security join more familiar ones…
Métis Nation Saskatchewan leaves national council, cites concerns with Ontario group
OTTAWA — The Métis Nation of Saskatchewan has pulled out of a national body representing…
NDP to join Bloc in defeating Conservatives’ non-confidence motion
OTTAWA — The New Democrats confirmed Thursday they won’t help Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives topple the…
French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Ottawa, Montreal next week
OTTAWA — French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Canada next week after a planned trip…
Labour Day train delay isolated incident, Via Rail CEO tells MPs
OTTAWA — The head of Via Rail repeatedly told MPs a train delay over the…
MPs want Canadians tied to alleged Russian influencer op to testify at committee
OTTAWA — MPs on the public safety and national security committee voted unanimously to launch…
An iconic Churchill photo stolen in Canada and found in Italy is ready to return
ROME (AP) — Canadian and Italian dignitaries on Thursday marked the successful recovery of a…