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‘Return immediately to the negotiating table’: Mark Carney on Iran strikes

‘Return immediately to the negotiating table’: Mark Carney on Iran strikes

In the aftermath of U.S. strikes on Iran Saturday night, Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for parties to “return immediately to the negotiating table,” and for de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East. “Iran’s nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security, and Canada has been consistently clear that Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear...

‘Count me as skeptical’: Eby open to conversations with Smith on pipelines, doubtful private proponent will come forward

‘Count me as skeptical’: Eby open to conversations with Smith on pipelines, doubtful private proponent will come forward

As the federal government passes its contentious bill to streamline approvals of so-called nation-building projects, B.C. Premier David Eby says he’s doubtful he can be convinced of the need to build a new pipeline through his province. The Liberals’ Bill C-5 — dubbed the Building Canada Act — passed 306 to 31 on Friday, just minutes before the House rose...

More Canadians want to join the military, but current members keep leaving

More Canadians want to join the military, but current members keep leaving

Interest has spiked in the Canadian military, with recruitment levels hitting their highest point in a decade. But as more people walk in the door, thousands of enrolled members are deciding to walk out.

Carney travelling to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO

Carney travelling to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO

Prime Minister Mark Carney will depart for Europe on Sunday for back-to-back summits where he is expected to make major commitments for Canada on security and defence. Carney will be joined by Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, Defence Minister David McGuinty and secretary of state for defence procurement Stephen Fuhr at the EU and NATO summits, where military procurement and...

Trump says Iran’s key nuclear sites ‘completely and fully obliterated’ by strikes

Trump says Iran’s key nuclear sites ‘completely and fully obliterated’ by strikes

The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, directly joining Israel ‘s war aimed at decapitating the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict. Addressing the nation from the White House, President Donald Trump said Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely...

Mark Carney’s minority government has an unexpected partner in the Conservatives — for now

Mark Carney’s minority government has an unexpected partner in the Conservatives — for now

There’s a new coalition in town. If the last Parliament was dominated by the Conservatives’ insistence that the Liberal-NDP alliance had spun the country into an irreversible state of disarray, the opening weeks of the latest session has put a new pact on the map.

First Nations youth say they're 'starting a movement' against major projects bills

First Nations youth say they're 'starting a movement' against major projects bills

First Nations youth leaders are warning Canadians can expect a long, tense summer of protests as governments push forward with plans to fast-track major projects -- and young people will be leading the charge. "You will see us in your cities, your city's hubs," said Ramon Kataquapit, a youth councillor with the Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation and...



Ottawa considering 'combination of approaches' to 20% military pay hike

Ottawa considering 'combination of approaches' to 20% military pay hike

Defence Minister David McGuinty's office says it's considering a "combination of approaches" to boosting pay for armed service members, including introducing retention bonuses for "stress trades." "This investment represents an almost 20 per cent increase to the overall CAF compensation envelope," McGuinty's spokesperson Laurent de Casanove said in an email statement to The Canadian Press. "The Department of National Defence...

Spy agency says it 'improperly' shared Canadians' data with international partners

Spy agency says it 'improperly' shared Canadians' data with international partners

One of Canada's intelligence agencies says it "improperly" shared information about Canadians that it had obtained "incidentally" with international partners. The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) shared some details about the incident after the intelligence commissioner — the quasi-judicial position that reviews the cyber spy agency's activities — flagged the case in his annual report tabled in Parliament earlier this week.

Conservatives set January dates for convention, review of Poilievre's leadership

Conservatives set January dates for convention, review of Poilievre's leadership

Members of the Conservative party will hold a national convention in late January, where they'll vote on Pierre Poilievre's leadership. The party's national council has scheduled the convention for Jan. 29 and 31 in Calgary. Poilievre, who lost his seat in the House of Commons in the April election, will face a secret ballot vote on his continued leadership.

Canada Transport Minister Freeland 'dismayed' by BC Ferries deal with Chinese company

Canada Transport Minister Freeland 'dismayed' by BC Ferries deal with Chinese company

Canada's transport minister says she is "dismayed" BC Ferries contracted a Chinese state-owned shipyard to build four new vessels in the current geopolitical context that includes "unjustified" tariffs on Canada. Chrystia Freeland, in a letter to her B.C. counterpart Mike Farnworth, said she expects BC Ferries to inform her of all measures it plans to take to "mitigate any security...

Canada’s Governor General calls for Hudson’s Bay artifacts to be returned to Indigenous communities

Canada’s Governor General calls for Hudson’s Bay artifacts to be returned to Indigenous communities

Canada’s first indigenous Governor General, born to an Inuk mother and an English father who managed the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) outpost in Nunavik, located in northern Quebec, insists any indigenous artifacts the company has in its possession need to be returned. “These are things that belong to the people,” Mary Simon told CTV News Chief Anchor and Senior Editor...

Canada-Europe security and defence pact to be signed Monday in Brussels

Canada-Europe security and defence pact to be signed Monday in Brussels

A security and defence partnership pact Prime Minister Mark Carney will sign with European leaders in Brussels on Monday will be among the most wide-ranging agreements with a third country Europe has ever reached, a senior EU official said on Friday. Carney is flying to Europe Sunday for a Canada -- EU Summit, planned for Monday evening with European Council...

Liberals, Conservatives pass major projects legislation in House of Commons

Liberals, Conservatives pass major projects legislation in House of Commons

Conservative members of Parliament voted with the minority Liberal government to pass its marquee major projects legislation Friday evening, setting it up to become law before Canada Day. The legislation, also known as the one Canadian economy act, would allow the government to green-light a list of projects that have been deemed to be in the national interest, fast-tracking their...

Good Talk -- "Get 'R Done" .. At What Cost?

Good Talk -- "Get 'R Done" .. At What Cost?

The rush to get to nation-building projects has seen at least two governments, Ottawa and Queen's Park in Ontario, push for legislation that will speed the process along. That has caused some concern by those who feel the push may be too fast. Chantal Hebert and Rob Russo are here to talk about that and much more.

Mark Carney’s government reviewing suggested changes to infrastructure bill

Mark Carney’s government reviewing suggested changes to infrastructure bill

The Liberal government is reviewing a series of changes to add oversight and restrain some — but not all — of the extraordinary powers created under its controversial legislation to fast-track major development projects. The proposed law, Bill C-5, has sparked warnings of Indigenous resistance in the coming weeks, along with condemnation from environmental groups, and some reservations within the...



Parliament set to rise today, with MPs to vote on controversial major projects bill

Parliament set to rise today, with MPs to vote on controversial major projects bill

Prime Minister Mark Carney's major projects and internal trade bill will be voted on today before the House of Commons rises until September. A closure motion the government passed to limit debate says the House won't adjourn today until debate wraps up on Bill C-5 and it clears the chamber. The Liberal government’s controversial legislation, which would let cabinet quickly...

As the U.S. trade war drags, calls grow for Canada to cautiously improve ties with China

As the U.S. trade war drags, calls grow for Canada to cautiously improve ties with China

Businesses push for Ottawa to find ways to expand exports to China to fortify the domestic economy. As Prime Minister Mark Carney's government works to reshape its economic policies amid an unpredictable administration south of the border, Canadian businesses that trade with China say Ottawa needs to find ways to expand exports there — and fast. While the Canada-China relationship...

Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be next premier

Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be next premier

Mike Pemberton has been named the new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party and will be the territory's 11th premier. A local businessman and longtime party insider, Pemberton won the leadership race by 13 votes over former Kwanlin Dun First Nations Chief Doris Bill.

'We cannot waste any time': Anand promises 'action' and reform in foreign affairs

'We cannot waste any time': Anand promises 'action' and reform in foreign affairs

Faced with escalating conflict in the Middle East, a collapsing global trade system and a department struggling to reform itself, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she relishes the job of helping Canada navigate a turbulent world. In a wide-ranging interview Thursday with The Canadian Press, Anand said her experiences in both politics and academia can help her streamline Canada's...

The physicians are coming. Is Canada ready?

The physicians are coming. Is Canada ready?

U.S. physicians are lining up to serve, but Canada’s licensing logjam is holding them back. In February, I was among the first to alert Canadians that a historic wave of physician migration was coming. I had recently moved to Canada due to the rapid decline of medical ethics in America which, alarmingly, has gone largely unopposed by American medical professional...

How could Canada's pension fund invest more at home? Finance committee chair wants to know

How could Canada's pension fund invest more at home? Finance committee chair wants to know

Canada Pension Plan managers face the prospect of hearings by the House of Commons finance committee after MPs learned that only a small fraction of the public pension plan's billions of dollars of assets are invested in Canada. Liberal MP Karina Gould, the newly elected chair of the committee, said it is important for the CPP to be managed effectively...

PSPC refers two new procurement fraud cases to RCMP; feds take GC Strategies, subcontractor to court over billing practices

PSPC refers two new procurement fraud cases to RCMP; feds take GC Strategies, subcontractor to court over billing practices

Public Services and Procurement Canada has referred two new cases of suspected procurement fraud to the RCMP for criminal investigation. And in an unrelated case, the federal government is also turning to the courts to claw back funds paid to the contractor best known for its ties to the controversial ArriveCan App.

Carney's push for 'nation-building' projects moves ahead despite some Indigenous opposition

Carney's push for 'nation-building' projects moves ahead despite some Indigenous opposition

Bill to fast-track development has 'massive support among Canadians,' minister says. Prime Minister Mark Carney promised during the election campaign to "build big, build bold" and the legislation that would enable federal fast-tracking of major projects appears poised to clear the House of Commons despite some Indigenous opposition. The legislation, Bill C-5, essentially gives cabinet the ability to pick certain...

Steel industry groups say Carney's retaliatory plan for U.S. tariffs 'falls short'

Steel industry groups say Carney's retaliatory plan for U.S. tariffs 'falls short'

The Canadian Steel Producers Association and United Steelworkers Union are panning Prime Minister Mark Carney's response to U.S. President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs. Their response came hours after Carney announced a tariff countermeasure plan Thursday that includes retaliation against Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs a month from now -- depending on how much progress the two world leaders make in...

Carney defends decision to restore diplomacy with India, calls it 'foundational'

Carney defends decision to restore diplomacy with India, calls it 'foundational'

Reinstating key diplomats in Canada and India is a "foundational" step toward restoring the relationship between the two countries, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday. But Carney still refused to say whether he raised the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta on Tuesday.

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Canada announces measures to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs

Canada announces measures to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs

Canada is taking steps to protect the steel and aluminum industries with new counter-tariffs and protectionist policies, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday. At a press conference, Carney pointed out that he and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to pursue a trade deal to end tariffs within the next 30 days. "In parallel, we must reinforce our strength at...

Doug Ford apologizes over 'hat in hand' comment about First Nations

Doug Ford apologizes over 'hat in hand' comment about First Nations

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has apologized for saying First Nations should not keep coming "hat in hand" to the government if they say no to mining projects, a comment many First Nation leaders called racist. Ford delivered that apology in a meeting at Queen's Park to several dozen chiefs who are part of the Anishinabek Nation. Ford's government recently passed...

B.C. NDP caucus asks RCMP to investigate Rustad's claim of MLA blackmailers

B.C. NDP caucus asks RCMP to investigate Rustad's claim of MLA blackmailers

The chair of British Columbia's NDP caucus has written to the RCMP requesting an investigation into allegations that former members of the Opposition tried to blackmail ex-colleagues. The letter from Stephanie Higginson to Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald comes after B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad confirmed the authenticity of a letter to his caucus warning about the alleged blackmail by three...

Budget officer says he expects ramped-up defence spending to deepen deficit

Budget officer says he expects ramped-up defence spending to deepen deficit

The parliamentary budget officer said Thursday he expects the federal government's deficit will balloon this year thanks to ramped-up defence spending -- but without a spring budget or more clarity from Ottawa, he can't say for sure. Yves Giroux, the government's fiscal watchdog, issued a new economic and fiscal update Thursday that omits the usual deficit projections for future years...

Champagne says Canada won't pause digital services tax

Champagne says Canada won't pause digital services tax

The finance minister says Canada won't put a hold on its digital services tax on big tech companies, set to take effect on June 30. Pressure has mounted on Ottawa to pause the tax ahead of trade discussions with the U.S. Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne told reporters the legislation was passed by Parliament and Canada is "going ahead" with the...

Budget watchdog says he's in the dark on Ottawa's fiscal targets

Budget watchdog says he's in the dark on Ottawa's fiscal targets

The parliamentary budget officer said Thursday he can't properly assess whether the federal government is on track to meet its fiscal targets because the Liberals' new budget benchmarks haven't been defined. Without a spring budget, that means Ottawa's budgetary watchdog is in the dark on how recently announced plans to boost Canada's defence spending and cut income taxes will affect...

Watchdog recommends up to 100% foreign airline ownership amid low competition

Watchdog recommends up to 100% foreign airline ownership amid low competition

Canada should allow 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines, the Competition Bureau says in a new report highlighting the country's "highly concentrated" aviation industry.

Budget watchdog raises questions about Carney's defence spending promises

Budget watchdog raises questions about Carney's defence spending promises

Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux has requested specific details about the funding increase but has so far received little data. Parliament’s spending watchdog can’t get specific information about the recently announced military spending boost to verify whether the Liberal government’s new initiative will meet NATO targets. Article content The office of Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux has requested specific details...

Armed guards, no biking and exit strategies: Jagmeet Singh’s life under RCMP protection

Armed guards, no biking and exit strategies: Jagmeet Singh’s life under RCMP protection

In December 2023, Jagmeet Singh posted pictures of his wife holding their newborn baby. Singh, then the leader of the federal New Democrats, gazed lovingly at the baby girl as his wife, Gurkiran Kaur Sidhu, cradled her. Not pictured in Singh’s social media accounts was the retinue of armed RCMP officers stationed outside the hospital room, there to ensure the...

Nearly half of national public pension plan is invested in U.S. — and only 12% in Canada

Nearly half of national public pension plan is invested in U.S. — and only 12% in Canada

As a former top Finance Department official, Susan Peterson played a key role years ago in creating the stable Canada Pension Plan that we see today. But even she was surprised by the numbers. A few weeks ago, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) revealed that 12 per cent of the CPP's assets are invested in Canada — its...

Carney's contentious major projects bill clears committee

Carney's contentious major projects bill clears committee

Running roughshod over the environment. Spawning the next Idle No More movement. Picking economic winners and losers. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Building Canada Act is anything if not a magnet for criticism. The Liberal government’s controversial legislation that would let cabinet quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines sailed through committee in the early...

One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll

One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll

Almost one in four Canadians were directly affected by extreme weather events over the past year, a new poll suggests. The Leger poll -- released as Canada copes with its second-worst wildfire season on record -- says 23 per cent of Canadians who responded said they were personally affected by extreme weather events like heat waves, floods, fires and tornadoes...

Most Liberal government bills unlikely to pass before House of Commons summer break

Most Liberal government bills unlikely to pass before House of Commons summer break

Most of the minority Liberal government’s legislative agenda is unlikely to pass before the House of Commons breaks for summer on Friday, as bills on affordability and border security face strong criticism over privacy-related elements. Prime Minister Mark Carney clearly prioritized Bill C-5, which pledges to eliminate federal barriers to interprovincial trade and sets up a system to fast-track major...

PMO won’t say if Carney raised India’s alleged role in killing of Canadian Sikh leader with Modi

PMO won’t say if Carney raised India’s alleged role in killing of Canadian Sikh leader with Modi

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says Ottawa continues to have “difficult conversations” with New Delhi about the 2023 killing of a Canadian Sikh leader, but the Prime Minister’s Office has declined to say if the matter was raised earlier this week in talks between Mark Carney and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi. Mr. Carney ducked a question Tuesday about whether...

‘I didn’t get into politics for my pension,’ says Conservative MP who stepped down so Poilievre can run for a seat

‘I didn’t get into politics for my pension,’ says Conservative MP who stepped down so Poilievre can run for a seat

Newly former Conservative MP Damien Kurek says he’s “feeling good” after resigning his seat in the House of Commons, and insists the move was a way to “practically serve” not just the riding, “but also our country.” Kurek officially resigned his seat on Tuesday — the first day he was able to do so, according to parliamentary procedure — to...