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Fentanyl 'czar' isn't a czar at all, as Brosseau officially named as a commissioner

Fentanyl 'czar' isn't a czar at all, as Brosseau officially named as a commissioner

OTTAWA -- Canada's new fentanyl czar, it turns out, isn't a czar at all.

Ontario party leaders spar over housing in first election debate

Ontario party leaders spar over housing in first election debate

NORTH BAY, Ont. -- The leaders of Ontario's New Democratic, Liberal and Green parties are going on the offensive against...

B.C. minimum wage increases by 45 cents per hour starting June 1

B.C. minimum wage increases by 45 cents per hour starting June 1

VICTORIA -- The British Columbia government says the province's lowest-paid workers are getting a wage boost to keep pace with...

Quebec teachers should be evaluated every two years, new plan says after Bedford saga

Quebec teachers should be evaluated every two years, new plan says after Bedford saga

MONTREAL -- Quebec teachers should undergo evaluations every two years and all religious activities should be banned in schools, including...

N.S. government says U.S. tariff threat 'wake-up call' as legislature opens

N.S. government says U.S. tariff threat 'wake-up call' as legislature opens

HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia's legislature has opened with a throne speech describing the threat of United States tariffs as a...

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Friday, Feb. 14

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Friday, Feb. 14

Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are on Friday, Feb. 14:

Ontario votes: Party leaders to tackle northern issues in first debate of campaign

Ontario votes: Party leaders to tackle northern issues in first debate of campaign

Ontario's main party leaders will square off on northern issues today in their first debate of the election campaign.

Nova Scotia legislature to open for new session today with throne speech

Nova Scotia legislature to open for new session today with throne speech

HALIFAX -- The Nova Scotia legislature opens today for its first sitting since November's provincial election.

Manitoba Premier Kinew stresses long-term goal as U.S. tariffs battle continues

Manitoba Premier Kinew stresses long-term goal as U.S. tariffs battle continues

WASHINGTON -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says a trip by Canada's premiers to Washington, D.C., has been a success even...

B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses hiring over Trump's tariff threats

B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses hiring over Trump's tariff threats

VICTORIA -- The British Columbia government is cancelling a promised $1,000 grocery rebate and will freeze hiring of some public...

B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses hiring over Trump's tariff threats

B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses hiring over Trump's tariff threats

VICTORIA -- The British Columbia government is cancelling a promised $1,000 grocery rebate and will freeze hiring of some public...

Nova Scotia capital plan: New public housing units to nearly double across province

Nova Scotia capital plan: New public housing units to nearly double across province

HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia's capital plan for the 2025-26 fiscal year nearly doubles the number of new public housing units...

Gould promises to open 'path' to a basic personal income

Gould promises to open 'path' to a basic personal income

OTTAWA -- Liberal MP Karina Gould said she would work toward establishing a basic personal income if she wins the...

Ontario votes: Party leaders gearing up for first debate, some heading north

Ontario votes: Party leaders gearing up for first debate, some heading north

Some Ontario party leaders are heading north today as they gear up for the first debate of the election campaign...

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Thursday, Feb. 13

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Thursday, Feb. 13

Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are on Thursday, Feb. 13:

Trump's threats against Canada could reduce visits to border peace garden

Trump's threats against Canada could reduce visits to border peace garden

BOISSEVAIN, Man. -- The International Peace Garden that straddles the Canada-United States border has for more than 90 years been...

NDP candidates told to expect election call as early as March 10 in internal memo

NDP candidates told to expect election call as early as March 10 in internal memo

OTTAWA -- An internal memo to federal NDP candidates and their campaign staff says they should prepare for a federal...

Strike of school support staff could spill into Calgary after vote for job action

Strike of school support staff could spill into Calgary after vote for job action

CALGARY -- Job action involving more than 4,000 school support workers is on track to grow into Calgary and other...

New Brunswick projecting nearly $400-million budget deficit for this fiscal year

New Brunswick projecting nearly $400-million budget deficit for this fiscal year

FREDERICTON -- The New Brunswick government is projecting a budget deficit of nearly $400 million for the current fiscal year.

Defence Minister Bill Blair says Trump's annexation talk is not a 'real threat'

Defence Minister Bill Blair says Trump's annexation talk is not a 'real threat'

BRUSSELS -- Defence Minister Bill Blair said Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's talk of turning Canada into the 51st...

Alberta Premier Smith defends health minister amid scandal on health purchases

Alberta Premier Smith defends health minister amid scandal on health purchases

WASHINGTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Health Minister Adriana LaGrange has her full support as they navigate allegations of...

Nova Scotia NDP wants robust legislature session to deal with budget, tariff threat

Nova Scotia NDP wants robust legislature session to deal with budget, tariff threat

HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia's NDP leader says the looming economic threat from the United States means the government should not...

Defence Minister Bill Blair says Trump's annexation talk is not a 'real threat'

Defence Minister Bill Blair says Trump's annexation talk is not a 'real threat'

BRUSSELS -- Defence Minister Bill Blair said Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's talk of turning Canada into the 51st...

Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada working hard to meet NATO spending target

Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada working hard to meet NATO spending target

BRUSSELS -- Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada is working hard to accelerate its defence spending to get to the...

Trudeau in Brussels to talk security as U.S. tariff threats continue

Trudeau in Brussels to talk security as U.S. tariff threats continue

BRUSSELS -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Brussels today as Canada works to deepen its trade and defence ties...

Ontario votes: Some party leaders campaigning in Toronto, Ford remains in Washington

Ontario votes: Some party leaders campaigning in Toronto, Ford remains in Washington

As Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford spends another day in Washington, D.C., in his capacity as Ontario premier, his opponents...

Trudeau heads to Brussels to talk security as U.S. tariff threats continue

Trudeau heads to Brussels to talk security as U.S. tariff threats continue

PARIS -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is off to Brussels today as Canada works to deepen its trade and defence...

Meta's $9-million class-action settlement presented to Quebec judge for approval

Meta's $9-million class-action settlement presented to Quebec judge for approval

MONTREAL -- A Quebec judge was presented with details today of a $9-million settlement that Facebook's parent company has agreed...

Home builders warn of 'brutal blow' to housing sector from steel, aluminum tariffs

Home builders warn of 'brutal blow' to housing sector from steel, aluminum tariffs

TORONTO -- Some developers say looming U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum could be detrimental to the housing sector...

N.S. auditor general calls out billions of dollars in spending outside budget process

N.S. auditor general calls out billions of dollars in spending outside budget process

HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia's auditor general is continuing her fight for more accountability over government spending that isn't approved by...

Bank of Canada appoints Michelle Alexopoulos to new deputy governor role

Bank of Canada appoints Michelle Alexopoulos to new deputy governor role

OTTAWA -- Michelle Alexopoulos has been appointed as an external deputy governor for the Bank of Canada.

Quebec government calls byelection in former Parti Quebecois stronghold of Terrebonne

Quebec government calls byelection in former Parti Quebecois stronghold of Terrebonne

MONTREAL -- The Quebec government has called a byelection in a riding northeast of Montreal to replace former economy minister...

Ontario votes: Ford heads to Washington as other leaders stay on campaign trail

Ontario votes: Ford heads to Washington as other leaders stay on campaign trail

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is heading to Washington, D.C., today to meet with U.S. lawmakers and business leaders in...

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Tuesday, Feb. 11

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Tuesday, Feb. 11

Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are on Tuesday, Feb. 11:

Singh promises 100% tariffs on Tesla, revival of electric vehicle incentive program

Singh promises 100% tariffs on Tesla, revival of electric vehicle incentive program

OTTAWA -- NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Canada should charge 100 per cent tariffs on Tesla vehicles for as long...

Here's the latest as Canada faces steel and aluminum tariffs from the United States

Here's the latest as Canada faces steel and aluminum tariffs from the United States

OTTAWA -- U.S. President Donald Trump said over the weekend he will formally announce 25 per cent tariffs on all...

McGill University announces budget cuts in response to new Quebec policies

McGill University announces budget cuts in response to new Quebec policies

MONTREAL -- McGill University is planning cost cuts and layoffs to address a projected $45-million deficit next fiscal year, which...

Quebec police watchdog investigating after person dies in custody following arrest

Quebec police watchdog investigating after person dies in custody following arrest

MONTREAL -- Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a person died in police custody in a suburb northwest of Montreal...

Ontario NDP promises better nurse-patient ratios, plans to hire 15,000 nurses

Ontario NDP promises better nurse-patient ratios, plans to hire 15,000 nurses

TORONTO -- Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles says if her party forms government she would establish safe nurse-to-patient ratios so...

In the news today: Trudeau in Paris as Trump set to announce tariffs

In the news today: Trudeau in Paris as Trump set to announce tariffs

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

Ontario votes 2025: Leaders in GTA, Niagara area

Ontario votes 2025: Leaders in GTA, Niagara area

Ontario's main party leaders are all back to work today and making stops in the Greater Toronto Area and Niagara...

Ontario PCs, Liberals try to reach voters where they are -- watching the Super Bowl

Ontario PCs, Liberals try to reach voters where they are -- watching the Super Bowl

Ontario's main party leaders are taking a break from public announcements today, but they are still trying to reach voters...

Ontario Liberals try to reach voters where they are -- watching the Super Bowl

Ontario Liberals try to reach voters where they are -- watching the Super Bowl

Ontario's main party leaders are taking a break from public announcements today, but they are still trying to reach voters...

From bagels to 'Canadianos,' Trump tariff threat inspires symbolic acts of patriotism

From bagels to 'Canadianos,' Trump tariff threat inspires symbolic acts of patriotism

U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to impose across-the-board tariffs on Canada -- not to mention his musings about making the...

Over $1 million worth of olive oil stolen from transport company in Montreal

Over $1 million worth of olive oil stolen from transport company in Montreal

MONTREAL -- Montreal police say over $1 million worth of olive oil was stolen after a delivery involving two transport...

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are on Saturday, Feb. 8:

Canada invests $72 million in satellite constellation to monitor active wildfires

Canada invests $72 million in satellite constellation to monitor active wildfires

LONGUEUIL, Que. -- Canada is investing $72 million on a novel satellite constellation that will monitor active forest fires across...

Denis Coderre's leadership bid rejected by Quebec Liberal Party

Denis Coderre's leadership bid rejected by Quebec Liberal Party

QUEBEC -- The Quebec Liberal Party says it won't accept the candidacy of former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre for its...

Ontario votes: Opposition leaders campaigning in northern cities, Ford in Toronto

Ontario votes: Opposition leaders campaigning in northern cities, Ford in Toronto

Most of Ontario's main party leaders will be courting voters in northern parts of the province today, as Progressive Conservative...

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Friday, Feb. 7

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Friday, Feb. 7

Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are on Friday, Feb. 7:

Heiltsuk Nation in B.C. holds referendum on 'historic' written constitution

Heiltsuk Nation in B.C. holds referendum on 'historic' written constitution

BELLA BELLA, B.C. -- Online voting has begun in what the Heiltsuk Nation calls a historic referendum on a written...

Ottawa, provinces should discuss possibility of west-east oil pipeline: Wilkinson

Ottawa, provinces should discuss possibility of west-east oil pipeline: Wilkinson

WASHINGTON -- Canada's energy minister says Ottawa and the provinces should discuss the possibility of an oil pipeline to Eastern...

Alberta government providing Jasper $8 million in property tax relief

Alberta government providing Jasper $8 million in property tax relief

JASPER, ALTA. -- The Alberta government is stepping in with funding for Jasper after last summer's devastating fires cratered the...

Quebec tables bill to formally make hockey its 'national' sport

Quebec tables bill to formally make hockey its 'national' sport

QUEBEC -- The Quebec government wants to enshrine into law that hockey is the province's "national" sport.

Federal government ends boycott of advertising spending on Meta platforms

Federal government ends boycott of advertising spending on Meta platforms

OTTAWA -- The federal government has ended its boycott on buying advertisements on Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.

Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Thursday, Feb. 6

Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Thursday, Feb. 6

Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are on Thursday, Feb. 6:

Nunavut MP calls on Liberals to extend Inuit child funding program

Nunavut MP calls on Liberals to extend Inuit child funding program

OTTAWA -- Nunavut MP Lori Idlout is repeating her calls for Ottawa to extend a funding program for Inuit children...

Security will shut down wilderness area near G7 summit in Kananaskis in June

CALGARY -- A vast swath of mountain wilderness near where G7 leaders will be meeting at Kananaskis, west of Calgary...

Alberta's Smith plans to escalate fight against fentanyl amid threatened U.S. tariffs

Alberta's Smith plans to escalate fight against fentanyl amid threatened U.S. tariffs

EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to escalate her province's war on fentanyl.

A running list of Ontairo election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontairo election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO -- A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the...