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Canadian men start climb back up rugby sevens ladder with win over Guyana
The Canadian men began their climb back up the rugby sevens ladder Friday with a…
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba
OTTAWA — The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed the country’s first case of…
Ottawa delivers apology, $45M in compensation for Nunavik Inuit dog slaughter
OTTAWA — The federal government has apologized for its role in the killing of sled…
Canada Post down eight million parcels amid strike as talk carry on over weekend
OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has seen a shortage of more than eight million…
Canadian speedskater Blondin captures 3,000-metre gold at World Cup stop in Japan
NAGANO — Canadian speedskater Ivanie Blondin won ISU World Cup gold in the women’s 3,000-metre…
Ivanie Blondin wins two long-track speedskating medals at World Cup in Nagano
NAGANO — Ivanie Blondin was a key player in two of Canada’s medals at the…
Defence Minister Bill Blair “ready to go faster” on spending timeline
OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair said Monday that he’s ready to work with the…
Trudeau directs key adviser to deliver renewed national security strategy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has directed a top adviser to deliver a renewed…
Long-awaited carbon rebate for businesses being sent earlier than promised
OTTAWA — About 600,000 small businesses will start receiving their long-awaited federal carbon rebates today.…
Canada forward Evelyne Viens sidelined by injury ahead of Canada friendlies in Spain
AS Roma forward Evelyne Viens has pulled out of upcoming Canada games against Iceland and…
Montreal man held by Sudanese officials seemed puzzled by detention, diplomat says
OTTAWA — A Canadian diplomat who visited Abousfian Abdelrazik while in Sudanese custody says the…
Freeland says the two-month GST holiday is meant to tackle the ‘vibecession’
OTTAWA — The federal government is hoping a temporary break on GST will address a…
Premiers seek ‘urgent’ meeting with Trudeau before Trump returns to White House
OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers are asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold an urgent first…
Miller to propose more changes to immigration and asylum system
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller says further reforms to Canada’s immigration and asylum systems…
Trump pledges 25-per-cent tariff on Canadian products until border issues solved
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order imposing a 25-per-cent tariff…
Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives win decisive majority in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston led the Progressive Conservatives to an overwhelming majority…
Trudeau, premiers to meet Wednesday after Trump trade threat
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for a united front ahead of an emergency…
Drones, helicopters being considered for U.S. border, public safety minister says
OTTAWA — Canada is considering supplying the RCMP and border agency with more resources including…
Canada’s financial intelligence agency aiming to provide crucial info in real time
OTTAWA — Canada’s financial intelligence agency says it is modernizing with the aim of providing…
Boissonnault’s former company suspended from federal procurement
OTTAWA — The federal government is barring a company previously co-owned by a Liberal MP…
‘Who profits on hunger?’ Inuit send pleading emails to minister about food costs
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — People in Nunavut and northern Labrador have been writing to Canadian…
Closing First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635B: report
OTTAWA — Closing the First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635 billion in economic output…
Quick quotes: How Canada is reacting to Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff
OTTAWA — Here’s how notable Canadian politicians and business groups are reacting to U.S. president-elect’s…
Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps lead Canadian contingent into Grand Prix final
OTTAWA — Reigning pairs world champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps will lead Canada’s contingent…