In the news today: Tackling antisemitism, Soaring fuel costs, N.B. budget
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Cash-strapped N.B. braces for cuts as Premier Holt's Liberals deliver budget
FREDERICTON -- New Brunswickers are about to find out exactly how Premier Susan Holt's Liberal government plans to tackle the province's worsening finances.
Opening date for Manitoba's first drug consumption site up in the air: Kinew
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says it could be months before the province's first supervised drug consumption site could open, weeks after his government indicated a temporary site could soon open its doors.
Estimated cost of rebuilding Alberta town's only ice rinks in the millions
TABER -- A hockey-loving town in southern Alberta that lost its only two ice rinks in a Zamboni explosion says it may cost about $11 million to rebuild the facility.
Photo Gallery: Prime Minister Carney in London
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday, and while both remarked the world has become a more challenging place since their first meeting a year ago, neither named a specific issue in their public remarks.
Ontario pulls funding for seven supervised drug consumption sites
TORONTO -- The Ontario government confirms it is cutting provincial funding for seven supervised drug consumption sites, days after harm reduction advocates said they were notified of the decision.
N.S. First Nation tells government and RCMP to stay out of cannabis and tobacco sales
HALIFAX -- An Indigenous government in Nova Scotia has passed a new resolution saying the provincial government and RCMP have no right to carry out enforcement on its lands as police and provincial officials step up raids on what they claim are illegal cannabis operations.
Weatheradio going off the air as Environment Canada moves emphasis to online and apps
ROB DRINKWATER -- A cross-Canada radio service that for decades has delivered the latest local forecasts as well as critical alerts about severe weather 24 hours a day is signing off, with listeners being advised to switch to online or cellphone-based services.
Ottawa to extend temporary work permits in Quebec for up to 12 months
MONTREAL -- The federal government has agreed to Quebec's demand to extend temporary work permits for skilled workers while the province processes their permanent residency applications.
Nova Scotia politician taking precautions after man caught on video at her back door
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia cabinet minister Kim Masland says she's worried about her safety after police arrested a man who had tried to enter her Liverpool home through the back door.
Conservatives nominate candidate in Scarborough byelection
OTTAWA -- The Conservatives have now named candidates for all three upcoming byelections.
Photo Gallery: Carney announces $32B for northern defence and infrastructure projects
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday the government is putting an additional $32 billion into military forward operating locations in Yellowknife, Inuvik and Iqaluit and Deployed Operating Base 5 Wing in Goose Bay, N.L.
Carney inching closer to majority with NDP floor-crossing ahead of byelections
OTTAWA -- Nunavut MP Lori Idlout's decision to quit the NDP caucus to join the Liberals puts Prime Minister Mark Carney's government just two seats short of a majority ahead of three crucial byelections set for April 13.
Politicians and environmentalists call for transparency on N.B. highway toxin spill
FREDERICTON -- Environmentalists and New Brunswick's Green Party are calling for more transparency after it took nearly two days for the provincial government to issue a warning about a chemical spill that left drivers south of Fredericton commuting through toxins.
Idlout says she felt she was 'betraying' her constituents by staying with NDP
OTTAWA -- Nunavut MP Lori Idlout said Wednesday feedback from constituents calling on her to join the Liberal government ultimately convinced her to cross the floor.
Ontario to consolidate 36 conservation authorities into nine
TORONTO -- Ontario will consolidate its 36 conservation authorities into nine across the province.
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston reverses some budget cuts amid public backlash
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston apologized Tuesday as he reversed a portion of $130-million in cuts to government grants amid a public outcry over his latest budget.
CP NewsAlert: Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston reverses some budget cuts amid backlash
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is reversing a portion of $130-million in cuts to government grants amid a public outcry over his government's latest budget.
Ottawa drops TikTok ban, will now let platform stay in Canada with conditions
OTTAWA -- Ottawa says it will allow TikTok to continue operating in Canada now that it has more security guarantees from the social media company to protect Canadians' data.
Marc Miller says Musqueam deal has 'nothing to do with' private property
OTTAWA -- Culture Minister Marc Miller says a rights acknowledgment agreement between the federal government and the Musqueam First Nation has "nothing to do with" private property.
B.C. to bring in safety zones, ban harassment around sites of worship
VICTORIA -- The British Columbia government is bringing in legislation to prevent intimidation, mental and physical harassment, and obstruction of people from going to their temples, churches and other places of worship.
Premier Moe announces 'Patients First' health-care plan to address issues
SASKATOON -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has released a plan that aims to make it easier for patients to access and receive care in the province.
Halifax council considers asking province to create dangerous dog registry
HALIFAX -- Two months after a Nova Scotia boy died in a dog attack, Halifax regional council is poised to vote on a plan aimed at keeping the province's dangerous dogs on a shorter leash.
Carney, Trump Speak as Liberals Propose Debate on Iran War
OTTAWA -- Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon says Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has proposed to debate the turmoil in the Middle East on Monday evening, following a weekend meeting of ministers that discussed the issue.
Federal Liberal government has proposed a debate on Iran war, House leader says
OTTAWA -- Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon says Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has proposed to debate the turmoil in the Middle East on Monday evening, following a weekend meeting of ministers that discussed the issue.
CP News Alert: Carney announces three byelections for April 13
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced three byelections will be held on April 13.
The Honourable Rechie Valdez is set to lead Canada at the 70th session of the UNCSW
OTTAWA -- Valdez, Canada's Minister for Women and Gender Equality, will highlight Ottawa's commitment to gender equality and share best practices with international partners.
Portion of N.S. legislature closed to public after week of protests over grant cuts
HALIFAX -- A floor of the Nova Scotia legislature is closed to the public following a week of rallies and demonstrations over grant cuts.
Portion of N.S. legislature closed to public after week of protests, demonstrations
HALIFAX -- A floor of the Nova Scotia legislature is now closed to the public following a week of rallies and demonstrations over grant cuts.
Alberta transportation minister says passenger rail plan coming within weeks
CALGARY -- Alberta's government says a long-awaited passenger rail master plan is expected to be made public within weeks.
Supreme Court says asylum seekers entitled to subsidized Quebec daycare
OTTAWA -- The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Quebec discriminated against female refugee claimants by introducing regulations that denied them access to subsidized daycare spaces.
CP NewsAlert: Supreme Court says asylum seekers entitled to subsidized Quebec daycare
OTTAWA -- The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Quebec discriminated against female refugee claimants by introducing regulations that denied them access to subsidized daycare spaces.
North Vancouver, B.C., mayors ask Eby for inquiry into water treatment project
NORTH VANCOUVER -- Two mayors from Vancouver's North Shore are calling for a public inquiry into the cost of a new wastewater treatment facility, along with a governance review of Metro Vancouver and a mechanism to ensure fairness in cost sharing.
Privacy Commissioner probe finds Loblaw took too long to delete PC Optimum accounts
GATINEAU -- An investigation by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has found that Loblaw took too long to address requests from customers who wanted to delete their PC Optimum accounts.
Photo Gallery: Prime Minister Carney visits Australia
Canada and Australia have a "rare" ability to help convene a coalition of middle powers because their allies know they can be trusted, Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a speech to Australia's Parliament on Thursday.
Alberta returning to standard, flat tax on wine after industry outcry
EDMONTON -- Alberta's government is walking back a wine tax based on the value of a bottle after getting an earful from retailers and the hospitality industry.
LeBlanc to meet Trump's trade czar in Washington on Friday
OTTAWA -- Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet President Donald Trump's trade czar in Washington on Friday, a day after the United States announced it was launching bilateral discussions with Mexico on the review of the continental trade pact.
Anand says government pursuing options for Canadians to exit Middle East war zone
OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says more than 2,000 Canadians have asked the government for help to get out of the Middle East, and the government is pursuing multiple options to help them.
Meth detention and other health-care issues dominate first day of legislature sitting
WINNIPEG -- A recently built protective care centre in central Winnipeg has started to detain people intoxicated with methamphetamines and other drugs for up to 72 hours.
How Canada's position on the Iran war has evolved throughout the week
OTTAWA -- Canada's position on the war in Iran has been from the outset one of supporting the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Vancouver Mayor Sim sends apology to Chinese media over drug slur of his opponent
VANCOUVER -- Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is filling the gaps left in his apologies to fellow Coun. Sean Orr, who he falsely accused of distributing illegal drugs after being shown a photo that he didn't verify.
Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Andrew Furey to join National Bank
MONTREAL -- Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Andrew Furey is joining National Bank of Canada as vice-chair.
Canadians stranded in Middle East seek help to get home amid escalating conflict
A Canadian man visiting Dubai says his family needs more help from the government to get home, as flight cancellations have impeded their travel since the U.S.-Iran conflict broke out on Saturday and halted air traffic across the region.
Cuts to benefits for caregivers in N.S. will hurt people with disabilities: advocates
HALIFAX -- Parents of people with disabilities say it's going to become tougher to care for loved ones because of the Nova Scotia government's recent budget cuts.
Chief in N.S. says Mi'kmaq have a treaty right to sell cannabis amid new RCMP raids
HALIFAX -- A First Nation chief in Nova Scotia is asserting that Indigenous Peoples have a treaty right to sell cannabis amid fresh police raids on multiple Mi'kmaq-owned cannabis operations.
Health care, deficit expected to be focus of Manitoba legislature spring sitting
WINNIPEG -- Health care and ongoing deficits are expected to be major topics as the Manitoba legislature reconvenes today after the winter break.
Former Toronto mayor John Tory announces he won't run in 2026 municipal election
TORONTO -- Former Toronto mayor John Tory has announced he won't be running in this year's municipal election.
Saskatchewan library union urges supports following attacks against workers
SASKATOON -- A union representing Saskatchewan library workers is calling on Premier Scott Moe's government to quickly address drug addiction issues that are causing violence.
Alberta minister optimistic about ER doctor deal, doesn't blame physicians for delay
Alberta Hospitals Minister Matt Jones says he doesn't blame doctors for the delay in a core initiative to address extreme pressures in the province's emergency departments.
Coroner calls inquest into Tumbler Ridge, B.C., deaths
VICTORIA -- British Columbia's chief coroner has called an inquest into the shooting deaths of nine people in Tumbler Ridge to determine how future deaths might be prevented.
B.C. coroner to make Tumbler Ridge announcement amid call for mass shooting inquiry
VICTORIA -- British Columbia's chief coroner is set to make an announcement about last month's mass killings in Tumbler Ridge, amid calls for a public investigation.
Feds release Musqueam title agreements covering much of greater Vancouver
OTTAWA -- The federal government has released details of recent agreements with the Musqueam First Nation recognizing Aboriginal title over an area potentially covering much of Greater Vancouver, but it says the agreements do not have any effect on privately owned land.
Winnipeg man charged with posing threats to prime minister, Jewish communities
WINNIPEG -- A Winnipeg man is facing charges after RCMP allege he posted multiple online threats targeting Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Photo Gallery: Prime Minister Carney visits India
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday in New Delhi, where the two leaders announced a series of agreements, including a strategic energy partnership.
Two Quebec legislature members not running again, including housing minister
MONTREAL -- Two prominent Quebec legislature members say they won't be running in the provincial election scheduled for the fall.
Carney says Canada won't be involved militarily in U.S.-Israel action in Iran
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will not participate in the ongoing conflict in Iran.
'D-Day for Iranians': Some Iranian Canadians welcome U.S. attack of Iran
Some Iranian Canadians are expressing their support for foreign intervention in Iran after the U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on the Middle Eastern country, sending missiles into Iran overnight.
Some Iranian Canadians welcome U.S. attack of Iran
Some Iranian Canadians are expressing their support for foreign intervention in Iran after the U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on the Middle Eastern country, sending missiles into Iran overnight.
McGill, Concordia drop legal battle with Quebec government over tuition hikes
MONTREAL -- Concordia and McGill universities say they are abandoning their legal challenge against the Quebec government's decision to maintain a 33 per cent tuition hike for out-of-province students.