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Speculation, not facts, used against terrorism suspect Harkat, his lawyer tells judge
OTTAWA — A lawyer for terrorism suspect Mohamed Harkat told a Federal Court judge Tuesday…
Canada again supports UN motion critical of Israel, citing two-state solution
OTTAWA — Canada has again breached its years-long policy and voted in support of a…
Northern Super League and team officials hold two days of meetings in Toronto
TORONTO — Northern Super League and team officials kick off two days of meetings Wednesday…
AFN, mothers call on all parties to support inquiry into policing
OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on politicians…
Postal union says it sent new proposals to mediator as strike nears three weeks
OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it’s sent another round of counter-proposals…
Justice Minister Arif Virani says controversial online harms bill to be split in two
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Arif Virani said the Liberal government will split up its contentious…
Poilievre offers two hours on Monday for Freeland to present fall economic statement
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is offering to give up time on an opposition…
‘The Sticky’ taps real-life maple syrup heist for series about unseen side of Quebec
TORONTO — Toronto-born actor Chris Diamantopoulos says he always seeks projects that are shot and…
Northern Super League players to get helping hand in building their new home
TORONTO — Stephanie Labbe remembers arriving at a new club abroad and having to start…
Head of Canada’s diplomatic service holds interference briefing for foreign diplomats
OTTAWA — The head of Canada’s diplomatic service briefed international envoys on foreign interference last…
Environment Canada says winter will be more normal but still warmer than usual
OTTAWA — The national capital was blanketed under the first snowfall of the season on…
Taiwan firm halts plan for $1B battery plant in B.C. that had federal support
A $1-billion lithium-ion battery cell production plant that was planned for Maple Ridge, B.C., has…
Trudeau says Poilievre “not able” to unite to defend Canada against Trump threats
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of being unhelpful…
COC repeats calls for increased federal funding as Paris athletes honoured in Ottawa
OTTAWA — As Canada’s Paris Olympians and Paralympians were celebrated in Ottawa Wednesday, the Canadian…
Minister defends decision to accept Taylor Swift tickets from B.C. Crown corporation
OTTAWA — Liberal Minister Harjit Sajjan is defending his decision to accept an invitation from…
Chiefs vote for new negotiations on child welfare reforms, inclusion of N.W.T.
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs agreed Wednesday to launch new negotiations with Canada over child…
Top draft pick Sarah Fillier scores twice for first PWHL goals, and Sirens beat Victoire 4-1
LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Top draft pick Sarah Fillier scored her first two Professional Women’s…
Top draft pick Sarah Fillier scores twice for first PWHL goals, Sirens beat Victoire
LAVAL, Que. — Top draft pick Sarah Fillier scored twice for her first Professional Women’s…
Sarah Fillier off to hot start in PWHL after two goals in Sirens win over Victoire
LAVAL, Que. — New York Sirens head coach Greg Fargo isn’t surprised, nor does he…
Ottawa outlines $2B in spending for artificial intelligence computing power
OTTAWA — The federal government says it will spend up to $1 billion to build…
Tariffs on Chinese EVs, aluminum and steel to raise federal revenues by $473M: PBO
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer estimates Canada’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and…
Poilievre calls on House to back Singh’s ‘wise’ words in no-confidence motion
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he agrees with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on…
Former cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault tells committee: ‘I am not Indigenous’
OTTAWA — Randy Boissonnault, whose shifting claims to Indigenous identity cost him his job as…
Government asks for third extension on court deadline to pass ‘lost Canadians’ bill
OTTAWA — The federal government is seeking a third extension to a court-mandated deadline to…