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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."
B.C. New Democrat legislator Joan Phillip facing health issue, says party caucus
VICTORIA -- The British Columbia NDP caucus says legislator Joan Phillip is dealing with an illness that requires additional testing.
Quebec says it will cut the equivalent of 5,000 civil service positions by March 2027
QUEBEC -- The Quebec government is planning to eliminate the equivalent of 5,000 full-time positions in the civil service by March 2027.
Winnipeg mayor pushing for fourth emergency service to respond to mental-health calls
WINNIPEG -- Winnipeg's mayor is pushing forward to create a fourth emergency response service in the city that would respond to mental-health crises.
Police in Kelowna, Abbotsford, B.C., warn of fake speeding tickets issued by text
KELOWNA -- Police in two B.C. cities are warning area residents after a number of cases where fraudsters are texting potential victims telling them they need to pay their fines for speeding tickets.
Quebec justice minister tables bill to restrict 'parasite' ticket resellers
QUEBEC -- The Quebec government has tabled a new bill to crack down on online ticket resales and to regulate subscription services.
Police in Kelowna, B.C., warn of fake speeding tickets issued by text message
KELOWNA -- Police in Kelowna are warning area residents after a number of cases where fraudsters are texting potential victims about paying fines from fake speeding tickets.
CP NewsAlert: Marwah Rizqy booted from Quebec Liberal caucus amid crisis in party
QUEBEC -- The leader of the Quebec Liberal Party has booted Marwah Rizqy from caucus, saying she has broken his trust.
Marwah Rizqy booted from Quebec Liberal caucus amid crisis in party
QUEBEC -- The leader of the Quebec Liberal Party has booted Marwah Rizqy from caucus, saying she has broken his trust.
Marwah Rizqy booted from Quebec Liberal caucus amid crisis in party
QUEBEC -- The leader of the Quebec Liberal Party has booted Marwah Rizqy from caucus, saying she has broken his trust.
Miller says government needs to start Indigenous consultation on B.C. pipeline
OTTAWA -- Heritage Minister Marc Miller says his government needs to "sit down and start working now" on consultation with Indigenous communities and stakeholders about a possible new pipeline in B.C.
Alberta's Smith says her United Conservative Party is not a separatist party
CALGARY -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party isn't a separatist party.
Energy regulator cancels New Brunswick gas price cuts promised by Liberal government
FREDERICTON -- Gas price cuts that were set to come into effect in New Brunswick today have been cancelled by the province's energy and utilities board.
Polytechnique expands scholarship program to 14 women in memory of 1989 tragedy
MONTREAL -- Polytechnique Montreal is expanding its scholarship program honouring the 14 women who were killed at the engineering school 36 years ago.
Montreal mayor announces crisis unit to help homeless population during winter
MONTREAL -- The mayor of Montreal is announcing new measures to help the city's homeless population survive the winter.
Ontario education minister appoints himself as interim supervisor of school board
TORONTO -- Ontario's education minister has appointed himself as temporary supervisor as the province takes control of another school board.
B.C. dairy milk testers on strike, call for fair mileage compensation: union
BURNABY -- The BC General Employees Union says dairy milk testers in the province have started job action.
Alberta's Smith says recall petitions distracting from government's 'amazing' work
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says recall petitions against 14 of her caucus members have become a distraction from the "amazing" things her government is doing.
Petitioner claims Alberta MLA Dale Nally broke election rules in recall dispute
EDMONTON -- The petitioner seeking to have an Alberta cabinet minister removed as a legislator says he believes the politician broke election laws by publicizing his voting record.
Ottawa runs budgetary deficit of $16.1 billion for April-to-September period
OTTAWA -- The federal government ran a budgetary deficit of $16.1 billion for its April-to-September period.
B.C. lowers deficit projection to $11.2 billion on higher quarterly tax revenues
VICTORIA -- The British Columbia government says it's now projecting an $11.2 billion deficit this fiscal year, still a record but down from a projected $11.6 billion in its last quarterly report.
CP NewsAlert: Steven Guilbeault quitting cabinet following pipeline deal
OTTAWA -- Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is resigning from Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet after Ottawa signed a memorandum of understanding with Alberta on a proposed new pipeline.
Steven Guilbeault quitting cabinet following pipeline deal
OTTAWA -- Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is resigning from Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet after Ottawa signed a memorandum of understanding with Alberta on a proposed new pipeline.
Premier blasts N.S. Power's cyberattack response, weighs fine for utility
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he is disappointed with how the privately owned provincial utility responded to a cyberattack earlier this year.
Nova Scotia releases environmental racism draft report, won't commit to apology
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia's opposition parties are criticizing the government for failing to urgently apologize to Mi'kmaq and African Nova Scotian communities for the province's history of environmental racism.
Comments and reaction on Ottawa-Alberta pipeline memorandum of understanding
CALGARY -- Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed Thursday a memorandum of understanding that includes shared goals on green technology and a new oil pipeline to the West Coast to reach groundbreaking markets in Asia. It also opens the door to changes to the coastal tanker ban.
No way 'to do business,' B.C. Energy Minister Dix says of Alberta's pipeline plans
VICTORIA -- British Columbia's energy minister says political talk of a pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific isn't the way to do business and leaks through the media should not be considered the government's way of engaging with First Nations over such a project.
Proxy advisory firm ISS recommends shareholders vote in favour of Teck-Anglo deal
VANCOUVER -- A second major proxy advisory service has recommended shareholders vote in favour of the deal to combine Teck Resources Ltd. and Anglo American plc.
Carney meets with new Newfoundland and Labrador premier on 'ambitious agenda'
ST. JOHN'S -- Newfoundland and Labrador's new premier is meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Vancouver's iconic, three-decade-old fireworks festival cancelled due to finances
VANCOUVER -- The iconic Vancouver waterfront fireworks festival that has been held for more than three decades has been cancelled indefinitely due to financial difficulties.
Lawsuit seeks damages against B.C., federal government over Cowichan title ruling
NEW WESTMINSTER -- A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court says the provincial and federal governments had "long-standing" knowledge that unresolved Indigenous land claims threatened the security of property ownership in Canada.
Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport changes name to Sport Integrity Canada
OTTAWA -- The Canadian Centre For Ethics in Sport will changes its name to Sport Integrity Canada in January to reflect its increased responsibilities, says its board chair.
Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport changes name to Integrity Sport Canada
OTTAWA -- The Canadian Centre For Ethics in Sport will changes its name to Integrity Sport Canada in January to reflect its increased responsibilities, says its board chair.
B.C. launching review of post-secondary education in wake of declining stability
VICTORIA -- British Columbia's public post-secondary institutions have seen a 70 per cent decline in international students, requiring the province to launch a review in a bid to stabilize the sector, the minister of post-secondary education said.
Quebec to extend religious symbols ban, outlaw university prayer rooms in new bill
MONTREAL -- The Quebec government will table a new bill this week to strengthen secularism rules in the province, including a ban on prayer rooms in colleges and universities.
Five more Alberta UCP legislature members facing recall, bringing total to 14
EDMONTON -- Elections Alberta says it has approved recall petitions against five more members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus, bringing the total to 14.
Ontario to table Andrew's Law in effort to tackle dangerous driving
TORONTO -- Ontario is set to table legislation today to strengthen dangerous driving laws in honour of a man who was killed by an alleged dangerous driver in the summer.
Farmers will lobby Ottawa for $50K guaranteed annual income pilot program
HALIFAX -- A farmers advocacy group says it plans to lobby the federal government for a guaranteed annual income of $50,000.
Explainer on Alberta UCP legislature members facing recall petitions
EDMONTON -- Nine Alberta legislature members with Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus are facing recall petitions from constituents.
Environmental review approved for wind project tied to Membertou First Nation in N.S.
HALIFAX -- A wind project in Guysborough County, N.S., involving the Membertou First Nation has passed the environmental review stage.
'He should care': Conservatives slam Carney on Trump comments
Conservative MPs slammed Prime Minister Mark Carney Monday over dismissive comments he made recently when asked about stalled trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. While taking questions from reporters in Johannesburg on Sunday, Carney was asked when he last spoke with Trump and replied, "Who cares?" "I look forward to speaking with the president soon, but I don't have...
'He should care': Conservatives slam Carney on Trump comments
OTTAWA -- Conservative MPs slammed Prime Minister Mark Carney Monday over dismissive comments he made recently when asked about stalled trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
MPs swipe at Carney's claim that Canada has no feminist foreign policy
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney's claim that Canada does not have a "feminist foreign policy" spilled into the political arena Monday, drawing both criticism and praise.
Quebec solidaire members stunned by Vincent Marissal's abrupt departure
QUEBEC -- The left-wing Quebec solidaire party is reeling from the abrupt departure over the weekend of a legislature member who had been flirting with the Parti Quebecois.
MPs swipe at Carney's claim that Canada has no feminist foreign policy
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney's claim that Canada does not have a "feminist foreign policy" spilled into the political arena Monday, drawing both criticism and praise.
1 of 4 accused in alleged Quebec extremist plot appears in court, to return next year
QUEBEC -- One of four accused in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take control of land in the Quebec City area appeared briefly in court today and will return before a judge in the new year.
Quebec Liberal Leader Rodriguez struggles to manage crisis within party
MONTREAL -- Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez is struggling to contain a crisis that has some questioning his ability to lead a provincial government.
Industry Minister Joly heads to South Korea to meet with Hanwha
OTTAWA -- Industry Minister Melanie Joly is jetting off to Asia for a five-day trip to meet with major companies and discuss Ottawa's hunger for attracting large investments into Canada's defence-related sectors.
Minister Fraser says democracies need strong institutions to keep powers in check
HALIFAX -- Justice Minister Sean Fraser says without strong institutions holding political powers in check, democracy is weakened not just in Canada, but globally.