Churchill Falls agreement could be jeopardized by Quebec election, minister says
QUEBEC -- Quebec's economy minister says a draft energy deal with Newfoundland and Labrador could be at risk if it's not settled before next year's Quebec election.
The Canadian Press
While National Newswatch does not keep an archive of external articles for longer than 6 months, we do keep all articles written by contributors who post directly to our site. Here you will find all of the contributed and linked external articles from The Canadian Press.
Corb Lund must re-apply to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE -- Amendments to Alberta's legislation on citizen-initiated referendums mean Corb Lund's recently approved application for a petition drive to stop new coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains is cancelled and the singer has to re-apply.
Ottawa, Alberta have agreed to extend $15-a-day child-care fees to 2027
CALGARY -- Alberta's early-learning and child-care fees will remain at $15-a-day through to 2027 as it works with Ottawa to firm up a more permanent deal.
Whale refuge group in Nova Scotia says France seeking talks about moving two whales
HALIFAX -- The group behind a plan to build a coastal refuge for captive whales in Nova Scotia says the government of France intends to work with them on a strategy to bring two killer whales to the proposed site.
Bloyce Thompson has been sworn in as the 35th premier of Prince Edward Island
CHARLOTTETOWN -- Bloyce Thompson has been sworn in as the 35th premier of Prince Edward Island.
Libraries say budget proposal to end shipping program would be 'catastrophic'
ST. JOHN'S -- Libraries across Canada say a proposed change in the federal budget bill would end their ability to ship books at reduced rates, threatening interlibrary loan programs and possibly forcing the closure of rural facilities.
Bloyce Thompson set be sworn in as the 35th premier of Prince Edward Island
CHARLOTTETOWN -- Bloyce Thompson is set be sworn in as the 35th premier of Prince Edward Island.
Canada Post says it won't axe library shipping program despite proposal in budget
ST. JOHN'S -- Canada Post says it will not axe a program to offset shipping costs for libraries, despite a federal bill that proposes its end.
Longueuil mayor seeks probe into police actions after shooting of Nooran Rezayi
MONTREAL -- The mayor of Longueuil, Que., is asking the Quebec government to investigate police actions in the aftermath of a fatal police shooting involving a 15-year-old boy.
Longueuil mayor seeks probe into police force's actions in aftermath of teen's death
MONTREAL -- The mayor of Longueuil, Que., is asking the Quebec government to investigate police actions in the aftermath of a fatal police shooting involving a 15-year-old boy.
Nova Scotia premier defends widely-criticized cannabis crackdown order
HALIFAX -- Premier Tim Houston is defending his government's crackdown on cannabis dispensaries, despite widespread and escalating criticism, saying he is concerned about the illegal market.
Pressure mounts on Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez to resign amid crisis
QUEBEC -- Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez is facing increasing pressure from prominent Liberals to step down amid an ongoing crisis within the party.
165 farms under flood evacuation order or alert in B.C.'s Fraser Valley
VANCOUVER -- More than 160 farms are in the way of floodwaters in British Columbia's Fraser Valley, although provincial Agriculture Minister Lana Popham says poultry, cows and hogs are considered safe.
CP News Alert: 165 farms under flood evacuation order, alert in B.C.'s Fraser Valley
VANCOUVER -- More than 160 farms are in the way of floodwaters in British Columbia's Fraser Valley, although provincial Agriculture Minister Lana Popham says poultry, cows and hogs are considered safe.
CP NewsAlert: Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe shuffles cabinet
REGINA -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has announced a big shakeup of his cabinet.
Immigration museum CEO in Halifax accused of creating environment of fear
HALIFAX -- A federal investigation of the CEO leading the Canadian Museum of Immigration in Halifax has found Marie Chapman bullied some staff and created an environment of fear that caused emotional harm to many employees.
B.C. evacuation orders, alerts expand as floods cut off most links to Lower Mainland
ABBOTSFORD -- Evacuation orders and alerts in southern British Columbia expanded overnight, as floodwaters and landslides cut off most major routes between the Lower Mainland and the Interior.
B.C. evacuation orders and alerts expand as floods cut off Lower Mainland
ABBOTSFORD -- Evacuation orders and alerts in southern British Columbia expanded overnight, as floodwaters and landslides cut off the Lower Mainland from the Interior.
Quebec government reaches agreement in principle with family doctors
QUEBEC -- Quebec has reached an agreement in principle with its family doctors.
Drenching rains sever routes between B.C.'s Lower Mainland and Interior
VANCOUVER -- B.C. Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene says highway closures have cut off the Lower Mainland from the Interior as a series of atmospheric river weather systems drench the province.
CP NewsAlert: Drenching rains sever routes on B.C.'s Lower Mainland from Interior
VANCOUVER -- B.C. Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene says highways in the Lower Mainland have been cut off from the Interior as a series of atmospheric river weather systems drench the province.
Former chief coroner describes years of calls for changes to help toxic drug crisis
VANCOUVER -- The former chief coroner for British Columbia says the provincial government didn't seem influenced by evidence or expert advice on preventing overdoses because it ignored recommendations to create a safe drug supply.
QuickList on the 21 Alberta politicians facing citizen recall petitions
Twenty Alberta legislature members with Premier Danielle Smith's 47-member United Conservative Party caucus are officially facing recall petitions from constituents. A recall campaign has also been approved for Opposition NDP member Amanda Chapman.
Quebec tables bill that would ban gang colours, creates public sex offender registry
QUEBEC -- The Quebec government has tabled a wide-ranging public security bill that would forbid criminal groups from displaying their colours, create a sex offender registry and forbid protests near the homes of elected officials.
Quebec anti-corruption unit launches investigation of provincial Liberals
MONTREAL -- Quebec's anti-corruption police have launched a criminal investigation of the provincial Liberal party, which has been mired in an internal crisis for the last three weeks.
Francois Legault vows to stay on as Quebec premier despite internal party dissent
QUEBEC -- Quebec Premier Francois Legault says he intends to remain in office even as some members of his party appear to be speculating about his departure.
CP NewsAlert: Recall petition issued for Alberta Premier Smith, two more ministers
EDMONTON -- Elections Alberta says a recall petition has been issued for Premier Danielle Smith and two more of her United Conservative Party cabinet ministers.
Why northern First Nations still rely on diesel fuel -- and what could power the coveted Ring of Fire
NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION -- This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center.
Liberal MP Gould opts not to make bid for Ontario party leadership
OTTAWA -- Ontario Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Karina Gould says she will not seek the leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party.
Sipekne'katik First Nation bans N.S. premier, ministers in cannabis spat
INDIAN BROOK -- A Nova Scotia First Nation says it has banned the province's premier and two of his senior ministers from band lands.
CP NewsAlert: Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the U.S., resigning next year
OTTAWA -- Kirsten Hillman, who has been Canada's ambassador to the U.S. for six years, says she is ending her tenure in Washington, D.C., in the new year.
Newfoundland selling off its U.S. booze for charity, joining Nova Scotia and Manitoba
ST. JOHN'S -- Newfoundland and Labrador is following the lead of Nova Scotia and Manitoba by selling off its stockpile of U.S. booze and donating the proceeds to charity.
N.S. is still below targets set in federal agreement for $10 a day daycare: report
HALIFAX -- The Nova Scotia government says the province needs more money from the federal government to reach their 2021 target of creating 9,500 new affordable childcare spaces.
Country singer Corb Lund gets OK to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta
EDMONTON -- Alberta singer Corb Lund has been given the go-ahead to start collecting signatures for a petition to ask the province to pass a law banning new coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
CP NewsAlert: Singer Corb Lund gets OK to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta
EDMONTON -- Elections Alberta has approved a bid by country music singer Corb Lund to start collecting signatures for a petition to ask the province to pass a law banning new coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Directive to crack down on illegal cannabis won't change police approach: N.S. RCMP
HALIFAX -- The Nova Scotia RCMP say they have no plans to change their approach to illegal cannabis dispensaries in the province, despite a new provincial government directive calling for a law enforcement crackdown.
Plan in works to save some jobs slated to be cut at Algoma Steel: union
SAULT STE. MARIE -- Plans are in the works to save hundreds of the roughly 1,000 jobs slated to be lost at Algoma Steel Inc. in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
Trump says 'We'll see' on whether to restart trade talks with Canada
WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump answered "we'll see" when he was asked Sunday whether he'd resume the trade talks he halted with Canada earlier this year.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau share relationship photos from Japan trip on Instagram
After first igniting romantic rumours with a lunch in Montreal in July, Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry looked to firm things up on Saturday.
Eby says DRIPA law could be amended after First Nations win appeal in mining case
SURREY -- British Columbia Premier David Eby said his government will review a court decision that appears to show "confusion" over his government's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and will amend the legislation if necessary.
Yukon Energy ordered to come up with risk plan for deteriorating dam spillway
WHITEHORSE -- The Yukon government says it will need to spend more than $150 million to replace an aging dam spillway.
Eby says UNDRIP law could be amended after First Nations win appeal in mining case
SURREY -- British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government will review a court decision that appears to show "confusion" over his government's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and will amend the legislation if necessary.
Quebec Liberals lose two caucus members in a week as crisis continues
QUEBEC -- The Quebec Liberals have lost two members of their caucus within a week and are facing multiple investigations as a crisis within the party shows no sign of abating.
QuickFacts on the Alberta politicians facing citizen recall petitions
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA -- Seventeen Alberta legislature members with Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus are officially facing recall petitions from constituents. A recall campaign has also been approved for Opposition NDP member Amanda Chapman. Three more are expected to be named soon.
CP NewsAlert: Almost one quarter of all Alberta legislature members now face recall
EDMONTON -- Alberta's chief electoral officer says 21 legislature members are now facing citizen-led recall petitions.
Supreme Court hearings on Quebec secularism law to begin March 23
MONTREAL -- Hearings for one of the most highly anticipated Supreme Court of Canada cases in years are scheduled to begin March 23.
Quebec Liberals expel member from caucus because she is under ethics investigation
QUEBEC -- The Quebec Liberals have lost another member of their caucus, as a crisis within the party shows no signs of abating.
Canadian economy held up better than expected under U.S. tariffs, IMF report says
OTTAWA -- A new report by the International Monetary Fund says the Canadian economy has held up better than expected under the trade shock from U.S. tariffs.
In the news: Carney, Trump and Sheinbaum to meet at 2026 World Cup draw in Washington
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ...
Minister says government launching review of firearms classification regime
OTTAWA -- Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says the federal government is launching a review of Canada's firearms classification regime that will include consultations with Indigenous communities on the SKS rifle.
April federal leaders' debates had 'shortcomings,' organizer admits
OTTAWA -- The head of the federal Leaders' Debates Commission says the body should no longer be responsible for organizing post-debate press conferences and the rules for participating in the debates should be reviewed.
CP NewsAlert: John Rustad resigns as leader of the B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA -- The Conservative Party of B.C. has released a statement from John Rustad saying he has resigned as leader.
PMO says Carney will meet Trump, Sheinbaum in Washington on Friday
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is planning to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at a FIFA World Cup event Friday in Washington, D.C.
Quebec government to table bill banning vote-buying in leadership races
QUEBEC -- The Quebec government will table a bill on Friday to ban vote-buying in political party leadership races.
Rustad may make B.C. Conservatives 'ungovernable' if he doesn't exit, says analyst
VICTORIA -- A political analyst says John Rustad's disputed leadership of the B.C. Conservatives appears "unsustainable" after he refused to step down in the face of a caucus mutiny.
Alberta health authority CEO on leave of absence, interim replacement named
EDMONTON -- Alberta's transforming provincial health authority is in for another shakeup as it says its chief executive officer is on a leave of absence.
Eby says no to harvesting old growth for pulp to extend life of B.C. mill
VICTORIA -- The British Columbia government is looking for ways to help a pulp mill closing on Vancouver Island, Premier David Eby said Wednesday, but logging the province's old-growth forests for pulp is not an option.
Eby says no to harvesting old-growth to extend life of B.C. pulp mill
VICTORIA -- British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is looking for ways to help a closing Vancouver Island pulp mill, but that harvesting the province's old-growth trees is not an option.
CP NewsAlert: B.C. Conservatives say John Rustad 'removed' as Opposition leader
VICTORIA -- The B.C. Conservative Party says John Rustad has been "removed" as leader of the Opposition and a caucus vote has installed MLA Trevor Halford as interim leader.
Mayor of Surrey, B.C., rejects 'extraordinarily excessive' police budget
SURREY -- The mayor of Surrey, B.C., says she won't support a provisional budget request for the city's police force, calling a $91-million increase in funding "extraordinarily excessive."