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Trudeau announces appointment of B.C. executive to Senate
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of a new independent senator…
Anand meets with provincial counterparts to discuss boosting interprovincial trade
OTTAWA — Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand said Friday she wants to boost…
Ottawa tells First Nations chiefs committee to sort out child welfare talks with AFN
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says Ottawa needs the Assembly of First Nations…
Transport Minister Anand says she’s seeking re-election in face of Trump’s threats
OTTAWA — Anita Anand, minister of transport and internal trade, says she’s changed her mind…
Canada extends temporary visa application window for Ukrainians
OTTAWA — The federal government is giving Ukrainians in Canada who fled Russia’s invasion another…
Ottawa posts $21.7 billion deficit for April-to-December period
OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $21.7 billion for the April-to-December…
In the news today: Ontario PCs win third majority government
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Intense pollen season to begin in southwest B.C. this weekend, expert warns
VANCOUVER — Get your tissues and allergy medicines ready if you live in southwestern British…
Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking remote work rules
OTTAWA — Large numbers of public servants working in the federal government’s three biggest departments…
Canada could be barred from a future peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, expert says
OTTAWA — Canada may have difficulty taking part in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine after…
Doug Ford’s PCs win third majority government in snap Ontario election
TORONTO — Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives chugged to a third majority government Thursday, propelled by…
Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from attending G7 summit ‘irresponsible’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rejected NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s call for the…
Groups call on Ottawa to activate foreign influence registry as election approaches
OTTAWA — Members of diaspora communities are urging Ottawa to get its planned foreign influence…
Gretzky remains silent as wife Janet joins Trump, Orr in hockey legend’s defence
The wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky says it has “broken his heart” to read…
Federal government moves closer to taking over Russian cargo plane for Ukraine
OTTAWA — The federal government has taken administrative steps to obtain full control over a…
Manitoba becomes first province to join national pharmacare program with $219M deal
OTTAWA — Manitoba became the first province to officially join Ottawa’s pharmacare program on Thursday,…
Ottawa announces $270-million agreement for Inuit-led conservation efforts in Arctic
MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a $270-million agreement for jobs and conservation…
Homan beats U.S. 8-4, improves to 4-1 at women’s world curling championship
UIJEONGBU-SI — Rachel Homan and her Canadian championship crew beat the United States 8-4 on…
The Latest: Trump’s deportation orders under scrutiny by courts
Over the weekend, the Trump administration transferred more than 200 immigrants to El Salvador even…
Canada’s Carney meets with European allies as Trump targets his country’s sovereignty and economy
LONDON (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met the leaders of Britain and France…
Carney orders review of F-35 fighter jet purchase from U.S.’s Lockheed Martin
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of Canada’s plan to…
Canadian officials, Muslim leaders call for action against Islamophobia
MONTREAL — Federal officials marked International Day to Combat Islamophobia Saturday by calling on Canadians…
Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit France, U.K. for first foreign trip
OTTAWA — Mark Carney will make his first foray on the world stage as Canada’s…
Canada’s Homan beats United States and Turkey at world women’s curling championship
UIJEONGBU-SI — Canada’s Rachel Homan won both of her games Tuesday to move into a…