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Liberal MP Erskine-Smith confirms plans to leave federal politics in supporter email

Liberal MP Erskine-Smith confirms plans to leave federal politics in supporter email

OTTAWA -- Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith has sent an email to supporters confirming he will resign his seat in the House of Commons and inviting volunteers to an event to celebrate his decade of public service.

Mary Simon says serving as Governor General was the 'honour of a lifetime'

Mary Simon says serving as Governor General was the 'honour of a lifetime'

OTTAWA -- Outgoing Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says it was the "honour of a lifetime" to serve in the post for the past five years.

Citing 'institutional resistance,' military police watchdog calls for broader powers

Citing 'institutional resistance,' military police watchdog calls for broader powers

OTTAWA -- Canada's military police watchdog is calling on the federal government to change the law to give her office more teeth and greater ability to investigate complaints.

Canadian, Ukrainian drone firms forge pact to supply Ukraine's military

Canadian, Ukrainian drone firms forge pact to supply Ukraine's military

OTTAWA -- Drones made in Canada could be headed for the battlefield in Ukraine, thanks to a new corporate partnership between Canadian and Ukrainian drone makers.

Politicians react to Steven Guilbeault's plan to resign as an MP

Politicians react to Steven Guilbeault's plan to resign as an MP

OTTAWA -- Former Liberal environment minister and staunch environmentalist Steven Guilbeault confirmed Wednesday he will step down as a member of Parliament this summer.

Politicians react to Steven Guilbeault's resignation from Liberal party

Politicians react to Steven Guilbeault's resignation from Liberal party

OTTAWA -- Former environment minister and staunch environmentalist Steven Guilbeault confirmed Wednesday he will step down as a Liberal member of Parliament this summer.

Grave of Canadian soldier from First World War identified in cemetery in France

Grave of Canadian soldier from First World War identified in cemetery in France

OTTAWA -- The Department of National Defence says it has confirmed that a previously unidentified grave in France for a Canadian First World War soldier belongs to Sgt. Norman McLennan.

Anand says Canadians subject to 'appalling abuse' after flotilla detained by Israel

Anand says Canadians subject to 'appalling abuse' after flotilla detained by Israel

OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Friday she had received details from her officials in Turkey about "appalling abuse" suffered by Canadians who were on board a flotilla trying to reach Gaza.

CP NewsAlert: Foreign minister says she will summon Israeli ambassador over flotilla

CP NewsAlert: Foreign minister says she will summon Israeli ambassador over flotilla

OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she has directed her officials to summon the Israeli ambassador after the "mistreatment of civilians" aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla.

Carney calls Israel's treatment of flotilla 'abominable,' as Ottawa summons envoy

Carney calls Israel's treatment of flotilla 'abominable,' as Ottawa summons envoy

Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling Israel's treatment of people aboard an intercepted flotilla "abominable" and "unacceptable," and says Ottawa is seeking assurances about the safety of Canadians involved.

Quicksketch: A look at Canada's next governor general, Louise Arbour

Quicksketch: A look at Canada's next governor general, Louise Arbour

OTTAWA -- Louise Arbour has been named as Canada's next governor general to replace Mary Simon, who was appointed to the role in 2021 on the advice of former prime minister Justin Trudeau. She is expected to formally assume the role in a ceremony in early June.

Conservatives stay on top of party fundraising list as Liberals narrow the gap

Conservatives stay on top of party fundraising list as Liberals narrow the gap

OTTAWA -- The Conservatives' fundraising machine continues to outpace all other federal parties after bringing in more than $9.4 million in the last quarter, though the Liberals are closing the gap.

Candidate ends his bid for Conservative nomination in Poilievre's former riding

Candidate ends his bid for Conservative nomination in Poilievre's former riding

OTTAWA -- The man who announced he was seeking the Conservative nomination in Pierre Poilievre's former riding of Carleton in February now says he's dropping out of the race.

Reactions to the death of former politician and social activist Stephen Lewis

Reactions to the death of former politician and social activist Stephen Lewis

OTTAWA -- "It's really hard to encapsulate the kind of impact that he's had ... It's a huge loss."

Canada secures limited seats on commercial flights from Lebanon as conflict widens

Canada secures limited seats on commercial flights from Lebanon as conflict widens

OTTAWA -- The federal government has secured "a limited number of seats" on commercial flights out of Lebanon for Canadians trying to flee the region, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday.

OpenAI safety reps summoned to Ottawa after B.C. shooting incident, minister says

OpenAI safety reps summoned to Ottawa after B.C. shooting incident, minister says

OTTAWA -- Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says he has called representatives of OpenAI to Ottawa to discuss safety concerns after a report emerged about the Tumbler Ridge shooter's engagement with the AI platform ChatGPT.

Here's what people are saying about B.C.'s 2026 budget

Here's what people are saying about B.C.'s 2026 budget

VICTORIA -- Here's what people are saying about the 2026 British Columbia budget, which delivers a tax-rate increase, a record deficit and public sector cuts.

By the numbers as British Columbia releases its 2026 budget

By the numbers as British Columbia releases its 2026 budget

VICTORIA -- Here are some of the key figures in British Columbia's 2026 budget, delivered by Finance Minister Brenda Bailey on Tuesday.

Tax hike, record deficit and public sector cuts among B.C. budget highlights

Tax hike, record deficit and public sector cuts among B.C. budget highlights

VICTORIA -- Here are some highlights from British Columbia's 2026 budget, which Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says involves "serious work for serious times."

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Friday

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Friday

OTTAWA -- Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has confirmed she will join Prime Minister Carney at a vigil Friday to honour the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Bridge, B.C., on Friday

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Bridge, B.C., on Friday

OTTAWA -- Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has confirmed she will join Prime Minister Carney at a vigil Friday to honour the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Bridge, B.C., on Friday

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Bridge, B.C., on Friday

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has confirmed she will join Prime Minister Carney at a vigil Friday to honour the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Prime Minister Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge Friday with other leaders

Prime Minister Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge Friday with other leaders

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney's office has confirmed he will visit Tumbler Ridge, B.C., to attend a vigil on Friday, three days after nine people died in a mass shooting there.

CP NewsAlert: Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge on Friday

CP NewsAlert: Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge on Friday

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Tumbler Ridge, B.C., to attend a vigil on Friday.

Poilievre pledges co-operation, calls for action from Liberals as Parliament returns

Poilievre pledges co-operation, calls for action from Liberals as Parliament returns

OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the prime minister to deliver results as Parliament resumes next week.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's holiday message to Canadians

Prime Minister Mark Carney's holiday message to Canadians

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says the holiday season is a time to slow down and reflect and to reconnect with loved ones.

Government suspending ban on single-use plastic exports

Government suspending ban on single-use plastic exports

OTTAWA -- The federal government is suspending the planned export ban on single-use plastics due to tariffs and supply chain issues "creating significant pressure on the domestic economy."

Here's what people are saying about John Rustad's exit as B.C. Conservative leader

Here's what people are saying about John Rustad's exit as B.C. Conservative leader

Here's what people are saying about John Rustad and his resignation on Thursday as leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., which he took to the brink of power in last year's provincial election.

Where's what people are saying about John Rustad's exit as B.C. Conservative leader

Where's what people are saying about John Rustad's exit as B.C. Conservative leader

Here's what people are saying about John Rustad and his resignation on Thursday as leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., which he took to the brink of power in last year's provincial election.

The Latest: Canadians honour those who lived and died in the country's service

The Latest: Canadians honour those who lived and died in the country's service

OTTAWA -- This Remembrance Day marks eight decades since the conclusion of the Second World War and 25 years since the entombment of Canada's Unknown Soldier, a First World War combatant who remains unidentified.

The Latest: Canadians across country gather to honour those who fought, died in wars

The Latest: Canadians across country gather to honour those who fought, died in wars

OTTAWA -- This Remembrance Day marks eight decades since the conclusion of the Second World War and 25 years since the entombment of Canada's Unknown Soldier, a First World War combatant who remains unidentified.

The Latest: Prime minister marks Remembrance Day ahead of national ceremony

The Latest: Prime minister marks Remembrance Day ahead of national ceremony

OTTAWA -- This Remembrance Day marks eight decades since the conclusion of the Second World War and 25 years since the entombment of Canada's Unknown Soldier, a First World War combatant who remains unidentified.

From wages to pickets, here are 5 things to know about B.C.'s public service strike

From wages to pickets, here are 5 things to know about B.C.'s public service strike

Job action affecting public service workers in British Columbia has entered its second week.

Prime Minister Mark Carney visits his birthplace in Northwest Territories

Prime Minister Mark Carney visits his birthplace in Northwest Territories

FORT SMITH -- Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the town where he was born Wednesday, as he travels across the Northwest Territories.

Prime Minister Mark Carney visiting his birthplace in Northwest Territories

Prime Minister Mark Carney visiting his birthplace in Northwest Territories

FORT SMITH -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is back in the town where he was born as he travels across the Northwest Territories.

How Canada is responding to the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs

How Canada is responding to the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs

OTTAWA -- U.S. President Donald Trump introduced 25 per cent tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum on March 12, and doubled the levies to 50 per cent in early June.

Here's how provinces are trying to remove Canada's internal trade barriers

Here's how provinces are trying to remove Canada's internal trade barriers

Efforts to boost interprovincial trade have kicked into high gear amid the U.S.-Canada tariff war.

Five things you need to know about the auditor general and environment audits

Five things you need to know about the auditor general and environment audits

OTTAWA -- Canada's auditor general and environment commissioner both released reports Tuesday covering everything from the soaring cost of fighter jets to the federal government's plans for climate change adaptation.

CP NewsAlert: Carney announcing Canada will meet 2% NATO spending pledge this year

CP NewsAlert: Carney announcing Canada will meet 2% NATO spending pledge this year

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Toronto to announce Canada will meet its NATO commitment of spending two per cent of GDP on national defence this fiscal year.

Carney set to make defence announcement in Toronto as NATO eyes spending boost

Carney set to make defence announcement in Toronto as NATO eyes spending boost

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney's office says he will be in Toronto today to make an announcement related to "defence and security priorities."

Here are some facts about the proposed cull of hundreds of ostriches at B.C. farm

Here are some facts about the proposed cull of hundreds of ostriches at B.C. farm

Protesters have been gathered for weeks at an ostrich farm in Edgewood, B.C., where an outbreak of avian flu killed 69 of the birds in December and January.

B.C. NDP ex-minister urges Eby to walk back 'astounding and disheartening' Bill 15

B.C. NDP ex-minister urges Eby to walk back 'astounding and disheartening' Bill 15

VICTORIA -- Former British Columbia minister Melanie Mark is accusing Premier David Eby and his cabinet of "turning their backs" on First Nations, local governments and environmentalists by passing controversial bills to fast-track infrastructure projects.

The Latest: MPs elect new Speaker as Ottawa welcomes King and Queen

The Latest: MPs elect new Speaker as Ottawa welcomes King and Queen

OTTAWA -- King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Ottawa today to begin their first visit to Canada since the King's coronation two years ago.

The Latest: MPs vote on new Speaker as Ottawa prepares to welcome King and Queen

The Latest: MPs vote on new Speaker as Ottawa prepares to welcome King and Queen

OTTAWA -- King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Ottawa today to begin their first visit to Canada since the King's coronation two years ago.

Mark Carney says he has priorities for his new government -- here are 5 of them

Mark Carney says he has priorities for his new government -- here are 5 of them

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out his priorities at his first postelection press conference on Friday, four days after his party won a minority mandate in the April 28 election.

'You, sir, are not a change': Party leaders target Carney in final election debate

'You, sir, are not a change': Party leaders target Carney in final election debate

MONTREAL -- Liberal Leader Mark Carney spent his first English election debate presenting himself as a safe pair of hands for a Canada in crisis -- while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre sought to frame him as more of the same after a decade of Liberal government.

'You, sir, are not a change': Party leaders target Carney in English election debate

'You, sir, are not a change': Party leaders target Carney in English election debate

MONTREAL -- Taking part in his first English election debate, Liberal Leader Mark Carney cast himself as a safe pair of hands for a Canada in crisis -- while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre sought to frame him as more of the same after a decade of Liberal government.

Federal leaders clash over U.S. tariffs, pipelines in English debate

Federal leaders clash over U.S. tariffs, pipelines in English debate

MONTREAL -- Canada's main federal party leaders squared off on U.S. tariffs and President Donald Trump's global trade war, offering contrasting visions for a country under economic threat.

Debate begins with party leaders laying out priorities beyond trade policy and Trump

Debate begins with party leaders laying out priorities beyond trade policy and Trump

OTTAWA -- As the French language election debate got under way Wednesday night, the four main federal party leaders were asked to lay out policy priorities that have nothing to do with the elephant in the room: U.S. President Donald Trump.

Quick quotes: Reaction to Mark Carney being sworn in as prime minister

Quick quotes: Reaction to Mark Carney being sworn in as prime minister

OTTAWA -- Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada's new prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau.

The Latest: Justin Trudeau says he will resign after Liberals choose new leader

The Latest: Justin Trudeau says he will resign after Liberals choose new leader

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed media this morning from his residence in Ottawa to announce that he will step down as Liberal leader once his party selects a replacement.

The Latest: Justin Trudeau to resign after Liberals choose new leader

The Latest: Justin Trudeau to resign after Liberals choose new leader

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is addressing media this morning from his residence in Ottawa as a growing number of his MPs call for his resignation.

The Latest: Justin Trudeau to address media after calls for his resignation

The Latest: Justin Trudeau to address media after calls for his resignation

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is addressing media this morning from his residence in Ottawa as a growing number of his MPs call for his resignation.

Governor General urges Canadians to care for their mental, physical health

Governor General urges Canadians to care for their mental, physical health

OTTAWA -- Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is urging Canadians to treat their mental health with the same care as their physical health as they prepare for the year ahead.

Federal government moves to end port strikes, orders binding arbitration

Federal government moves to end port strikes, orders binding arbitration

OTTAWA -- Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he is intervening to end the work stoppages at ports in both British Columbia and Montreal.

Facts about the B.C. Greens who could be kingmakers in the legislature

Facts about the B.C. Greens who could be kingmakers in the legislature

VICTORIA -- Two Green Party legislators could hold the balance of power in British Columbia after Saturday's provincial election gave neither the NDP nor the B.C. Conservatives a majority of seats after the initial count.