Opposition NDP leader Naheed Nenshi sworn in as member of Alberta legislature
EDMONTON -- Opposition NDP leader Naheed Nenshi is officially a member of the Alberta legislature.
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Complaint by former Liberal party president against N.S. auditor general dismissed
HALIFAX -- A regulatory body has dismissed a complaint by the former president of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party against the province's auditor general regarding a report she completed last year on the misuse of public funds.
How to read Environment Canada's air quality index and find out if you're at risk
Wildfire season is upon us once again, and smoke is reducing air quality through swaths of the country. Environment Canada suggests people check the Air Quality Health Index daily to determine how much time to spend outside. Here's how to interpret the index:
Manitoba cabinet minister apologizes again for sign-language interpreter comments
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is promising new financial penalties to enforce rules aimed at removing barriers for people with disabilities.
'Pornography is a problem': Smith defends new rules for Alberta school libraries
Alberta's premier says "pornography is a problem for young adults" in remarks defending her government's move to remove sexually explicit content from school library shelves this fall.
Canadian musician Matthew Good cancels U.S. shows due to Trump administration
Canadian musician Matthew Good says he's cancelling his U.S. tour dates because of President Donald Trump's government.
Carney's ethics filing reveals details of conflict of interest screen on Brookfield
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney's chief of staff and the country's top public servant will be responsible for maintaining an ethics screen preventing him from making decisions that benefit his former employer.
Alberta, Ottawa putting $203 million into new affordable housing units
EDMONTON -- Alberta and Ottawa have signed off on $203 million for new affordable housing projects across the province.
PM says Ottawa will defend workers and businesses after latest U.S. trade threats
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Canadian government will "steadfastly" defend workers and businesses following the latest trade threats by U.S. President Donald Trump. In a post on social media, Carney said Canada will continue to work to secure a trade deal with the U.S. by a revised deadline of Aug. 1.
Former justice minister David Lametti confirms start date as adviser to PM Carney
Former Liberal justice minister David Lametti starts his new job in Mark Carney's Prime Minister's Office on Monday. Lametti posted on LinkedIn to confirm his start date as Carney's principal secretary, a top political aide position. Carney's new chief of staff, former UN ambassador Marc-Andre Blanchard, started in his role at the beginning of the week.
Former justice minister David Lametti confirms start date as adviser to PM Carney
OTTAWA -- Former Liberal justice minister David Lametti starts his new job in Mark Carney's Prime Minister's Office on Monday.
CP NewsAlert: Alberta rules on school library books to start Oct. 1
CALGARY -- Alberta's education minister says school libraries must pull explicit, sexual content from their shelves starting Oct. 1.
Alberta appoints lawyer, policy advisor to lead involuntary treatment commission
EDMONTON -- The Alberta government says a longtime lawyer and recent provincial policy advisor has been tapped to head its new involuntary drug treatment system.
Hydro-Quebec suspends work at planned electric station in Labrador amid protests
ST. JOHN'S -- Quebec's hydro utility says it has suspended work at the site of a planned hydroelectric station at Gull Island in Labrador amid protests by some residents.
N.S. official Opposition says province's housing crisis requires dedicated minister
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia's official Opposition is calling on Premier Tim Houston to re-establish a department dedicated to housing and appoint a full-time minister to oversee the portfolio.
Alberta education minister to give update on new rules for school library books
CALGARY -- Alberta's education minister is set to provide an update today on the development of new provincial rules for school library books.
Quebec government reassigns head of auto insurance board amid scandal
QUEBEC -- The Quebec government has reassigned the president and CEO of the province's auto insurance board.
Halifax has among highest child care costs across Canadian cities: new study
HALIFAX -- A new report by a think tank says Halifax has some of the highest child care costs among major Canadian cities.
Quarter of Ont. mutual fund dealers have sold unneeded products: survey
TORONTO -- A regulator-led survey of Ontario mutual fund dealers based out of big banks shows a sizable minority are not always acting in the interest of clients.
Safety report expected after 11 killed in vehicle ramming at Vancouver festival
VANCOUVER -- The British Columbia government is expected to release a report today on ways to improve safety and security at events two months after 11 people were killed in a vehicle ramming at a Vancouver festival.
Environmentalist, political science student joins B.C. Greens leadership race
VICTORIA -- The B.C. Green Party has announced Adam Bremner-Akins as its third contestant for the party's 2025 leadership race.
Nova Scotia multidisciplinary health teams a key to improving access: officials
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia health officials say they are making progress recruiting health professionals and in reducing the province's primary care wait list through an emphasis on collaborative care.
Highly anticipated Quebec byelection in Arthabaska riding to be held Aug. 11
QUEBEC -- Quebec's government has announced that a hotly contested byelection northeast of Montreal will take place Aug. 11.
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok planning to leave politics to spend time with family
IQALUIT -- The premier of Nunavut announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election when his term as a member of the territorial assembly expires this fall.
Competition Bureau gets court order in Amazon probe into pricing policy
GATINEAU -- The Competition Bureau says it has obtained a court order as part of its probe into Amazon's conduct related to its online Canadian marketplace.
New Brunswick to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales with some other provinces
FREDERICTON -- The owner of a New Brunswick vodka distillery says he anticipates competition to get tougher as the provincial government pursues new rules to remove trade barriers with the rest of Canada.
N.S. government failure has made affordability similar in Halifax and Toronto: NDP
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia's NDP says the provincial government's failure to address the cost of living has put affordability in Halifax comparable to that in Toronto.
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade
CALGARY -- The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have agreed to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces while increasing interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles.
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford to sign agreements in Calgary
CALGARY -- The premiers of Alberta and Ontario are set to meet in Calgary today to sign two memorandums of understanding.
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade
CALGARY -- The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have agreed to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces while increasing interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles.
Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank
OTTAWA -- A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is dismissing moves by the federal government and Canada's premiers to break down internal trade barriers as little more than "political theatre."
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow leading trade mission to the U.K., Ireland
TORONTO -- Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is leading a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland, which she says will focus on supporting economic opportunities for Toronto businesses and workers.
Carney, Poilievre to partake in competing Stampede events
CALGARY -- Looking to shore up support at one of the summer's biggest political blowouts, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are scheduled to court supporters at the Calgary Stampede today.
Canada's environment ministers endorse updated air quality standards
YELLOWKNIFE -- Canada's environment ministers have endorsed stronger air quality standards for fine particulate matter, while acknowledging the struggles caused by wildfires that can blanket the country in smoke advisories.
Dermo disease confirmed in Quebec, P.E.I. oysters
Cases of a disease affecting oysters have been confirmed in Quebec and Prince Edward Island for the first time.
Memorial University gets advice from staff as it aims to cut spending by $20 million
ST. JOHN'S -- Students and staff at Newfoundland and Labrador's only university have offered the administration suggestions to reduce costs, increase revenue, and boost morale as the school looks to cut millions of dollars in spending.
Climate justice advocate joins race for B.C. Greens leadership
VICTORIA -- The B.C. Green Party says a 24-year-old advocate for climate justice and Indigenous solidarity has joined the party's leadership contest.
Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Andrew Furey steps down from legislature
ST. JOHN'S -- Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Andrew Furey has stepped down from his seat in the legislature.
Israel-Hamas conflict: Tension at Montreal college worse after Quebec's investigation
MONTREAL -- The director general of a junior college in Montreal says a recent government investigation into the climate at the school may have had a chilling effect on teachers.
Vancouver Island doctor Jonathan Kerr enters B.C. Greens leadership race
COMOX -- A Vancouver Island councillor and family doctor has announced his candidacy for the B.C. Green Party leadership.
Mirabel, Que., Mayor Patrick Charbonneau dies suddenly at age 46, city says
MONTREAL -- The city of Mirabel, Que., says it's in mourning after its mayor, Patrick Charbonneau, died suddenly at the age of 46.
B.C. government gets report looking into safety at events after Lapu Lapu attack
VICTORIA -- British Columbia's attorney general says the government has received a report from a retired judge on ways to improve safety and security at events after 11 people were killed and many more injured at a Vancouver festival.
Alberta government seeking advice to tackle classroom violence, aggression
CALGARY -- Alberta's government is seeking advice to address violence and aggression in schools.
Buyers of coastal properties in Nova Scotia can ask for disclosure on flood risk
HALIFAX -- Prospective buyers of coastal property in Nova Scotia are being given the option to request disclosure forms from sellers on erosion, flooding or drainage risks.
N.S. defends $1.3-million affordable housing program that resulted in 60 leases
HALIFAX -- The Nova Scotia government is defending a $1.35-million housing program that resulted in 60 leases over roughly two years.
Feds order Chinese tech firm to close Canadian operations over national security
The federal government is ordering a Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems to shutter its Canadian business and leave the country over national security concerns.
Beloved monster-sized Alberta dinosaur set for tests ahead of possible extinction
DRUMHELLER -- Tyra the Tyrannosaurus is set to be poked and prodded this fall to determine whether Drumheller's towering, monstrously popular icon can be saved from extinction.
New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there's work to do before election
WHITEHORSE -- Yukon's 11th premier has been sworn in on the promise to get important work done before the next election that must be called within months.
Final budget numbers land: Alberta posts $8.3-billion surplus in 2024-25 fiscal year
CALGARY -- The final numbers are in on last years' Alberta budget, and the bottom-line figure is an $8.3-billion surplus.
B.C. minister Bowinn Ma tells of 'frightening' incident at her constituency office
NORTH VANCOUVER -- British Columbia's Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says there was a "frightening" security incident at her constituency office in North Vancouver early Friday.
N.S. mayors concerned for local police services as province pushes larger RCMP role
HALIFAX -- Some Nova Scotia mayors say they are wary of the province's plan to increase the role of the RCMP.
Saskatchewan's provincewide state of emergency expires after wildfire crisis recedes
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's provincewide wildfire state of emergency is no more exactly one month after it was issued.
Prayer rooms causing tensions in Quebec colleges, new government report says
MONTREAL -- A new report from the Quebec government says prayer rooms are fuelling a climate of radicalization and mistrust in the province's junior colleges.
Alberta finance Minister to deliver year-end fiscal update, $5.8B surplus forecasted
CALGARY -- Alberta's finance minister is set to deliver the final bottom line number today on last year's provincial budget.
Premier Smith says Albertans' desire for leaving Canada has never been higher
CALGARY -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the public desire in her province to quit Canada has never been higher.
Construction to protect Chignecto Isthmus from floods 'several years' away: minister
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia's minister of public works says it will be "several years" until construction begins to protect a low-lying strip of land that links the province to New Brunswick.
Nova Scotia ministers to meet with environmental racism panel: minister
HALIFAX -- The minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs says she has read a report about environmental racism in her province, but she won't talk about what it says.
Senate could vote on controversial major projects bill today
OTTAWA -- The Senate could vote today on Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial major projects bill -- legislation that would give the federal government the power to fast-track projects it hopes will bolster the economy.
Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives outpaced rivals in fundraising last year
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia's governing Progressive Conservatives outpaced their rivals in fundraising last year, though the NDP had more individual donors.
60 leases signed through the two-year, $1.3 million Nova Scotia home-sharing contract
HALIFAX -- The Nova Scotia government says only 60 tenants signed leases with landlords through a program that cost taxpayers $1.3 million over two years.