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Group says disability benefit at risk unless Ottawa moves quickly on regulations
OTTAWA — An organization advocating for people with disabilities says the new federal disability benefit…
Pat King, organizer of the ‘Freedom Convoy,’ to be sentenced Feb. 7
OTTAWA — Pat King, an organizer of the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” protest, is set to…
Trump won’t wait to review CUSMA trade pact, experts say
WASHINGTON — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to hit Canada and Mexico with 25 per…
Universities face ‘across the board’ cuts in wake of international student cap
OTTAWA — Canadian colleges and universities are responding to a cash crunch brought on by…
Extreme cold warnings in effect across Prairies, parts of Ontario and Quebec
Environment Canada issued extreme cold warnings for much of the Prairies and parts of Ontario…
Liberal leadership race crystallizes as candidates make opening pitches
OTTAWA — The experienced hand who can fix the economy. The tough negotiator who can…
Roman Sadovsky captures second men’s title at Canadian figure skating championships
LAVAL, Que. — It took five years, but Roman Sadovsky is once again a Canadian…
Canadian forward Clarissa Larisey leaves Swedish club for England’s Crystal Palace
LONDON — Canadian international forward Clarissa Larisey has signed with England’s Crystal Palace on a…
Judge agrees to expedite legal challenge of Trudeau’s move to prorogue Parliament
OTTAWA — A court has agreed to expedite its hearing of a legal challenge of…
Freeland, Gould pledge carbon-pricing changes as they launch Liberal leadership bids
OTTAWA — Two recent cabinet ministers officially launched their campaigns for Liberal party leadership Sunday,…
Canadian leaders descend on Washington for Donald Trump’s inauguration
WASHINGTON — Canadian politicians are descending on Washington, D.C., amid threats of 25 per cent…
Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould
OTTAWA — Karina Gould is making her pitch to Liberal grassroots as the best candidate…
Madeline Schizas claims third Canadian women’s figure skating title
LAVAL, Que. — Madeline Schizas was in a familiar spot, anxiously waiting her turn in…
Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland
OTTAWA — Chrystia Freeland is touting her experience in government as evidence she can rebuild…
Donald Trump signals 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports could be coming Feb. 1
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump suggested his administration could move ahead with with 25…
Canadian leaders remain wary as Trump team signals no immediate tariffs coming
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump did not make good on his threat to slam…
Freeland attempts to put some distance between herself and an unpopular PM Trudeau
OTTAWA — Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is attempting to distance herself from Prime Minister…
Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs over three years
OTTAWA — The federal immigration department is set to cut roughly 3,300 jobs over the…
How Canada is reacting to the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump
OTTAWA — Here’s how notable Canadian politicians and groups are reacting to Donald Trump’s inauguration…
Trudeau says ‘everything is on the table’ for response to Trump tariffs
MONTEBELLO, Que. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached for a sales pitch instead of revealing…
Liberal leadership hopefuls distance themselves from carbon pricing
OTTAWA — The three frontrunners in the Liberal leadership race have all backed away —…
On thin ice: Canadian speedskaters fear loss of ice at Calgary’s Olympic Oval
CALGARY — The fastest ice in the world is on borrowed time. Calgary’s Olympic Oval…
As inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, economists expect further BoC rate cuts
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate ticked lower in December, thanks in part to Ottawa’s…
Here’s a list of December inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.8 per cent in December, Statistics Canada says.…