Critics say Canada's new immigration and border law puts LGBTQ+ people in danger
OTTAWA -- Earlier this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and MPs from other political parties came together to raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill.
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Critics say Canada's new immigration and border law puts LGBTQ+ people in danger
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and MPs from other political parties came together to raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill. But an advocacy group that helps LGBTQ refugees come to Canada and the U.S says the federal government's new border law is putting people at risk of being sent back to countries where they face persecution. Devon...
United States asked for Gordie Howe Bridge opening to be delayed: Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge was delayed at the request of the United States -- but the issue is separate from negotiations on a critical continental trade pact. "At the request of the United States, we agreed to delay the opening and take the necessary time to resolve outstanding issues, a few...
United States asked for Gordie Howe Bridge opening to be delayed: Carney
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge was delayed at the request of the United States — but the issue is separate from negotiations on a critical continental trade pact.
Gordie Howe Bridge opening delayed to resolve 'outstanding issues': bridge authority
OTTAWA -- The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been delayed as the relationship between Canada and the United States continues to be upended by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Gordie Howe Bridge opening delayed to resolve 'outstanding issues': bridge authority
OTTAWA -- The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been delayed as the relationship between Canada and the United States continues to be upended by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Gordie Howe Bridge opening delayed to resolve 'outstanding issues': bridge authority
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been delayed as the relationship between Canada and the United States continues to be upended by U.S. President Donald Trump. The interim chief executive of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority said Thursday that Canada and the U.S. have agreed to a delay as the two countries attempt to "resolve any outstanding issues."...
Carney says 'no big drama' on Gordie Howe Bridge -- but opening may take a bit longer
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney insisted Wednesday there is "no big drama" surrounding the status of the Gordie Howe International Bridge -- but it may take longer to open than anticipated.
Carney says opening of Gordie Howe Bridge an important symbol of Canada-U.S. ties
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says it's good news that the Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit will get its official opening at the end of the week.
In first official speech, Gov. Gen. Arbour calls on Canadians to learn from diversity
Extreme polarization and consensus are dangerous and a better Canada can only be built through the "peaceful management" of our differences, Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour said Monday, in her first speech as the King's representative in Canada. The former Supreme Court justice said our ability to coexist peacefully, despite our differences, is critical to maintaining a lawful, rules-based society. "It...
Louise Arbour becomes Canada's 31st Governor General
Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour added the title of Governor General to her distinguished resume Monday in one of the most important ceremonies in Canadian democracy -- the act of naming a new representative for the King in Canada. Arbour, 79, replaces Mary Simon, who became Canada's first Indigenous viceregal in 2021. The official duties of a governor general...
Quick Quotes: How business, labour and others are reacting to Canada's AI strategy
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada's new artificial intelligence strategy Thursday and the document drew swift reactions from many different corners.
How high pandemic-period immigration papered over the cracks in Canada's economy
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that lower immigration under his government helps to explain why Canada's economy has declined for the last two quarters, pushing it into recession territory. While Carney has not said the word "recession" himself when asked about the decline -- and while economists citing broader economic indicators argue Canada is not in a true recession...
How high pandemic-period immigration papered over the cracks in Canada's economy
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that lower immigration under his government helps to explain why Canada's economy has declined for the last two quarters, pushing it into recession territory.
Stranded Palestinian students seeing visas processed after long wait
OTTAWA -- A spokesperson for Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Tuesday that expedited visa processing for 37 Gazan students and their families stranded in third countries is now underway.
NDP leader introduces bill that would require floor crossers to face voters first
OTTAWA -- NDP parliamentary leader Don Davies has introduced a private member's bill that would compel floor crossers to face their voters before switching parties.
Palestinian students stranded in third country seeing visas processed after long wait
OTTAWA -- A spokesperson for Immigration Minister Lena Diab says expedited visa processing for 37 Gazan students and their families stranded in a third country is underway.
Federal poll finds nearly half of Canadians think country takes 'too many immigrants'
OTTAWA -- A survey commissioned by the federal government late last year suggests nearly half of Canadians believe the country is admitting too many immigrants — but the share of respondents who think so has dropped since last year's polling.
Federal poll finds nearly half of Canadians think country takes 'too many immigrants'
OTTAWA -- A survey commissioned by the federal government late last year suggests nearly half of Canadians believe the country is admitting too many immigrants -- but the share of respondents who think so has dropped since last year's polling.
Federal poll finds nearly half of Canadians think country takes 'too many immigrants'
A survey commissioned by the federal government late last year suggests nearly half of Canadians believe the country is admitting too many immigrants — but the share of respondents who think so has dropped since last year's polling. The survey found 47 per cent of respondents believe "too many" immigrants are coming to Canada, while 38 per cent say "about...
Immigration lawyers say automation is partly driving a massive Federal Court backlog
OTTAWA -- The number of immigration cases being brought to Federal Court has more than quadrupled since 2020 -- and some immigration lawyers are linking the surge in part to the federal government's use of artificial intelligence and automation to clear visa application backlogs.
Immigration lawyers say automation is partly driving a massive Federal Court backlog
The number of immigration cases being brought to Federal Court has more than quadrupled since 2020 -- and some immigration lawyers are linking the surge in part to the federal government's use of artificial intelligence and automation to clear visa application backlogs. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada insists that technology is not to blame and that multiple factors are driving...
Poilievre says Carney's policies to blame for Canada dipping into recession territory
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney's policies are to blame for Canada entering recession territory. Statistics Canada says the economy contracted slightly for the second quarter in a row to start the year, a benchmark some economists consider a technical recession. Poilievre says there's nothing technical about rising rates of mortgage delinquency, increased food bank usage and...
Poilievre says Carney's policies to blame for Canada dipping into recession territory
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is blaming Prime Minister Mark Carney's policies for Canada entering recession territory.
More than 24,000 immigration documents could be suspended by Ebola border measures
OTTAWA -- The immigration department says more than 24,000 travel documents could be suspended by the government's measures to keep Ebola out of Canada.
Carney points to Brexit, warns Alberta separation push could be 'dangerous bluff'
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday the Alberta referendum on separation could be a "dangerous bluff," while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith cautioned this is a decision for Albertans to make, not the federal government. Carney, who was the governor of the Bank of England during and immediately after the Brexit referendum campaign, warned that people in the United Kingdom are...
Carney points to Brexit, warns Alberta separation push could be 'dangerous bluff'
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday the Alberta referendum on separation could be a "dangerous bluff," while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith cautioned this is a decision for Albertans to make, not the federal government.
Highest proportion of people since 2017 say Canada is on the right track: poll
The number of Canadians who believe the country is heading in the right direction has hit its highest percentage since 2017, according to a new poll from Abacus Data. The poll published Sunday, which can't be assigned a margin of error because it was conducted online, said 47 per cent of people believe Canada is heading in the right direction...
Highest proportion of people since 2017 say Canada is on the right track: poll
OTTAWA -- The number of Canadians who believe the country is heading in the right direction has hit its highest percentage since 2017, according to a new poll from Abacus Data.
Carney welcomes World Cup to Ottawa as Canada prepares to host matches next month
Prime Minister Mark Carney may have been the first Canadian to ever hoist the FIFA World Cup trophy — an honour typically reserved for tournament winners — as he welcomed FIFA president Gianni Infantino to Ottawa Sunday. Canada is preparing to co-host the 2026 edition of the World Cup tournament with the United States and Mexico. Carney said in his...
Carney welcomes World Cup to Ottawa as Canada prepares to host matches next month
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney may have been the first Canadian to ever hoist the FIFA World Cup trophy — an honour typically reserved for tournament winners — as he welcomed FIFA president Gianni Infantino to Ottawa Sunday.
Poilievre says all Conservatives will campaign for Alberta to stay part of Canada
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he and all Conservative MPs will press for Alberta to remain part of Canada in any separation referendum campaign in the province. "I'm a strong Canadian federalist, a proud Albertan and a proud Canadian. I want a strong Alberta within a united Canada, and all Conservatives will be campaigning for Canadian unity in Alberta," Poilievre...
Poilievre says all Conservatives will campaign for Alberta to stay part of Canada
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he and all Conservative MPs will press for Alberta to remain part of Canada in any separation referendum campaign in the province.
Government looking to give boost to high-wage workers in express entry system
OTTAWA -- Ottawa is looking at overhauling the express entry system to make it easier for people with high-paying job offers to apply for permanent residency.
Government looking give point boost to highly paid workers in express entry system
OTTAWA -- Ottawa is looking at overhauling the express entry system for potential immigrants to make it easier for people with high-paying job offers to apply for permanent residency.
Confusion around postgraduate work permit language resulting in rejections
OTTAWA -- Lukas Troni graduated from the University of British Columbia in April 2025. He was putting his geography and environment degree to good use in a job at a Canadian environmental organization when a surprise rejection letter from the federal government forced him to stop working.
Border law to face constitutional challenge over new refugee claim rules
OTTAWA -- The stage is being set for a constitutional challenge of the federal government's new immigration law which puts timelines on how long someone can be in Canada before making a refugee claim.
Carney says he's open to selling infrastructure like airports to finance projects
Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday his government is open to selling public assets if the proceeds could help fund new infrastructure. The November federal budget and April spring economic statement both mentioned exploring new ownership options for the country's federally owned airports. As first reported by the Toronto Star, a transport ministry discussion paper published last week on...
Carney says he's open to selling infrastructure like airports to finance projects
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday his government is open to selling public assets if the proceeds could help fund new infrastructure.
Artemis II crewmates say space exploration depends on nations working together
OTTAWA -- The astronauts who captured the world's imagination with their journey to the far side of the moon last month said Wednesday the mission showed what people -- and nations -- can accomplish when they work together.
Smith sees progress on pipeline deal with Ottawa after Carney meeting
OTTAWA -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday she was feeling far more confident about the prospects for a new pipeline following a meeting in Ottawa with Prime Minister Mark Carney earlier in the day.
Government expects $140M in savings this year with refugee health care co-pay
The government estimates that implementing a co-pay from asylum seekers and refugee claimants for some health care services will cut public costs by about $140 million. To address a soaring price tag for the Interim Federal Health Program, the government introduced the new co-pay on May 1 for supplementary and prescription health coverage.
Government expects $140M in savings this year with refugee health care co-pay
OTTAWA -- The government estimates that implementing a co-pay from asylum seekers and refugee claimants for some health care services will cut public costs by about $140 million.
Government says it's working to track temporary resident exits following AG report
OTTAWA -- Canada's immigration department says it plans to launch a pilot program next month to reach out to international students with expiring visas as part of its plan to track entry and exit data.
Immigration minister says she's accountable after former IRGC official granted a visa
OTTAWA -- Immigration Minister Lena Diab says she's accountable after a former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps official was granted a visa to visit Canada.
Carney insists IRGC members are kept out of Canada after Iranian official turned away
Prime Minister Mark Carney insisted his government is doing an effective job of keeping Iranians associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps out of the country, after one former IRGC official was granted a visa. When asked Thursday about Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj being denied entry to Canada earlier this week, Carney said he can't talk about individual...
Carney insists IRGC members are kept out of Canada after Iranian official turned away
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney insisted his government is doing an effective job of keeping Iranians associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps out of the country, after one former IRGC official was granted a visa.
Proposed power to search, seize mail not being extended to postal workers: minister
OTTAWA -- Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says the government's new proposal to allow authorities to search and seize mail would be limited to police officers.
Carney names former cabinet minister Jonathan Wilkinson as next EU ambassador
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney has chosen MP and former cabinet minister Jonathan Wilkinson to serve as Canada's next ambassador to the European Union.
Anand backs up report saying Iranian soccer officials were turned away from Canada
OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday it's her "understanding" that Iranian soccer officials saw their permission to enter Canada revoked ahead of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver.
Iranian soccer officials turned away from Canada ahead of FIFA meeting
OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says it's her "understanding" that Iranian soccer officials saw their permission to enter Canada revoked ahead of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver.
Liberals table first fiscal document in seven years that won't need opposition votes
The Liberal government released a spring economic update Tuesday closely focused on boosting investment and job training. While the document contains measures that likely would face pushback from the opposition, the Liberals — thanks to their new parliamentary majority — won't have to worry about securing opposition votes to pass it. The thin document served mostly to provide a mid-year...
Federal health coverage for rejected asylum claimants topped $275M over last decade
OTTAWA -- The Immigration Department says Canada spent more than $275 million on health coverage over the past decade for asylum seekers whose claims were rejected by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.
Cost of health coverage for rejected asylum claimants topped $275M over last decade
OTTAWA -- The immigration department says Canada spent more than $275 million on health coverage over the past decade for asylum seekers whose claims were rejected by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.
Carney says the U.S. can't dictate the terms of trade talks ahead of CUSMA review
Canada will not make any more concessions to the United States ahead of negotiations on the continental trade pact, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday as he insisted Washington will not be allowed to dictate the terms of the talks.
Carney says the U.S. can't dictate the terms of trade talks ahead of CUSMA review
Canada will not make any more concessions to the United States ahead of negotiations on the continental trade pact, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday as he insisted Washington will not be allowed to dictate the terms of the talks. Carney was responding to a Radio-Canada report citing officials who said the Americans are imposing an "entry fee" on trade...
Former Tory leader to Poilievre: forget the floor crossings, focus on policy
The last Conservative leader to be ousted by his party says he's advised his replacement to forget the floor crossings and social media trends as speculation heats up over Pierre Poilievre's future at the party's helm. "My advice to him has always been to put the country first and look at the long term," Erin O'Toole said in an interview...
Carney names members of new advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney retooled an advisory committee on Canada-U.S. trade on Tuesday, adding a former Conservative leader and the former high commissioner to the United Kingdom to the team.
Champagne says Conservative probes into Alto connection are 'just politics'
OTTAWA -- Finance Minister Francois Philippe Champagne is brushing off Conservative calls for an investigation into his personal relationship with an Alto executive and the proposed high speed rail project as "just politics."
Carney announces new summit in Toronto aimed at attracting $1 trillion in investment
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday announced a new "Canada Investment Summit" that will invite investors, CEOs and business leaders to Toronto this fall. In a media release, the Prime Minister's Office said the goal of the summit is to pull in $1 trillion in investment over the next five years to advance nation-building projects. The summit comes after a...