NDP leadership candidates acknowledge need to improve French in Montreal debate
OTTAWA -- The NDP leadership candidates admitted they need to brush up on their French-language skills when they faced off for the campaign's first debate in Montreal.
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NDP leadership candidates to take part in a French debate in Montreal
OTTAWA -- The five official NDP leadership candidates will take part in a French debate in Montreal tonight -- the first debate of the race.
Committee MPs amend border bill to restrict health, other benefits to deportees
OTTAWA -- MPs on the House of Commons national security committee have amended the government's border security bill, C-12, to restrict benefits to people subject to removal orders can access.
Carney says his comment about speaking with Trump was a 'poor choice of words'
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday his recent reply to a question about the state of trade talks with the U.S. — "Who cares?" — amounted to "a poor choice of words."
Federal, provincial governments raked in more than $5.4B in cannabis tax revenue
OTTAWA -- Ottawa and the provinces have raked in more than $5.4 billion in cannabis tax revenue since the drug was legalized for recreational use in October 2018.
Migrants rights groups call on government to withdraw border security bill
OTTAWA -- The federal government's border security bill is an open door to violating the rights of migrants and should be dropped, advocacy groups said on Monday on Parliament Hill.
Immigration minister extends pause on new private refugee sponsorships to 2027
OTTAWA -- Immigration Minister Lena Diab is extending until 2027 the pause on new applications through the Private Sponsorship for Refugees Program as the department works to clear its backlog.
'Lost Canadians' legislation becomes law after Senate approval
OTTAWA -- The "Lost Canadians" legislation, which aims to fix Canada's unconstitutional citizenship, received royal assent Thursday after being approved by the Senate on Wednesday.
Conservatives plan to try and amend asylum system rules in border security bill
OTTAWA -- Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner says she plans to "amend the heck" out of the government's border security bill, Bill C-12, with a host of measures targeting the asylum system.
'Lost Canadians' bill clears Senate without amendment, but suggested adoption reform
OTTAWA -- The "Lost Canadians" legislation, which aims to fix Canada's unconstitutional citizenship by descent rules, passed in the Senate Wednesday and is on track to becoming law.
B.C. Liberal MPs say tanker ban changes would need provincial, First Nations consent
OTTAWA -- B.C. Liberal MPs said Wednesday the tanker ban on the northern B.C. coast can't change without provincial and First Nations consent.
Post-secondary schools brace for more pain as Ottawa cuts international student visas
OTTAWA -- As provincial governments wait to hear details of Ottawa's new immigration targets, some are warning that coming cuts to the number of international student visas will put colleges and universities in a tighter financial bind.
Some NDP leadership candidates report struggling to meet conditions to remain in race
OTTAWA -- The first of three fundraising deadlines for the NDP leadership race landed Friday, with some candidates coming close to not meeting the requirements for remaining in the race.
Some NDP leadership candidates report struggling to meet conditions to remain in race
OTTAWA -- The first of three fundraising deadlines for the NDP leadership race landed Friday, with some candidates coming close to not meeting the requirements for remaining in the race.
Former immigration minister says Canada's reputation on welcoming refugees is at risk
OTTAWA -- Former immigration minister Lloyd Axworthy, a prominent global champion for refugees, said he believes Canada is putting its reputation as a welcoming place for refugees at risk through recent federal policy shifts.
Montreal activist Yves Engler officially looking to enter NDP leadership race
OTTAWA -- Montreal-based activist Yves Engler is applying to enter the NDP leadership race months after announcing his intention to make a bid.
Pathways to humanitarian permanent residency tighten as Ottawa focuses on economy
OTTAWA -- The federal government is cutting the number of spots available in its refugee permanent residency streams for next year.
Liberals confirm they courted MP for years before he quit the Conservatives
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney and his fellow Liberal MPs said Wednesday the party is open to talking to any opposition MPs interested in joining their team — a day after Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont quit the Conservatives to join the government caucus.
Liberals welcome former Tory d'Entremont into caucus, roll out welcome mat for more
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney and his fellow Liberal MPs said the party is open to talking to any other opposition MPs interested in joining their team, a day after Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont quit the Conservatives to join the government caucus.
Prime Minister Carney thanks Nova Scotia MP d'Entremont for joining Liberal caucus
OTTAWA -- One day after Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont quit the Conservatives to join the government caucus, Prime Minister Mark Carney said he'll talk to any opposition MP about joining his team.
Government needs opposition support on budget vote to avoid a winter election
OTTAWA -- Federal politicians of all stripes say they don't want the coming budget vote to trigger a Christmas election -- but nobody's ruling it out, meaning voters might soon have to resist the temptation to drop a lump of coal in a ballot box.
Finance minister says budget will offer no surprises, make 'generational investments'
OTTAWA -- Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says there will be "no surprises" when he tables a federal budget Tuesday that he promises will offer "generational investments."
Finance minister says budget will have no surprises, make 'generational investments'
OTTAWA -- Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says there will be "no surprises" when he tables a federal budget Tuesday that he promises will offer "generational investments."
Finance minister says budget will have no surprises, make 'generational investments'
OTTAWA -- Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says there will be "no surprises" when he tables a federal budget Tuesday that he promises will offer "generational investments."
Former refugee believes she wouldn't have been able to stay with proposed border bill
OTTAWA -- A trans woman does not believe she would have been able to stay in Canada if the refugee rules outlined in the government's new border bill were in effect.
Trigger for new immigration powers 'intentionally not defined' in border bill: Diab
OTTAWA -- Immigration Minister Lena Diab says the definition of a "public interest" event that would allow her department to pause or revoke immigration applications is "intentionally not defined" in new legislation.
Federal officials are not sure when immigration levels plan is coming
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said "Canada's new immigration plan" will be in the federal budget next week, but immigration department officials don't know if that includes the annual levels plan outlining how many newcomers Canada intends to admit for the next year.
Federal officials not sure when immigration levels plan is coming
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said in his pre-budget speech last week that the upcoming federal budget will include "Canada's new immigration plan," but immigration department officials don't know if that includes the annual levels plan.
NDP leadership contenders have first face-to-face meeting ahead of French debate
OTTAWA -- Three of the five NDP leadership candidates had their first face-to-face encounter, which serves as a preview for next month's French debate.
NDP leadership candidates working on French ahead of first debate in Montreal
OTTAWA -- The NDP leadership contenders are working on their French language skills as they prepare to meet for their first debate on Nov. 27 in Montreal, expected to be held primarily in French.
NDP leadership contenders pitch their vision to party membership at first forum
OTTAWA -- The five official candidates for the federal NDP leadership met for the first time Wednesday night in Ottawa at a forum hosted by the Canadian Labour Congress.
NDP leadership contenders to make their pitches to voters in first forum
OTTAWA -- The five official candidates for the federal NDP leadership will get their first chance to sell themselves to party members at a forum in Ottawa on Wednesday evening.
Diab says new border bill powers would have been useful during COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA -- A Liberal government bill that would give Ottawa new powers to limit permanent and temporary immigration applications would have been useful during the COVID-19 pandemic, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Thursday.
Provincial immigrant nominee programs get late year boost: Diab
OTTAWA -- Immigration Minister Lena Diab says some provincial immigrant nominee programs are getting a late-year increase to the number of slots they have.
Canadian refugee applicant in ICE custody says he crossed border accidentally
OTTAWA -- A Canadian refugee applicant from Bangladesh who is being held in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Buffalo says he crossed the border into the U.S. by mistake -- and now Canada won't take him back.
Davies says NDP's budget support is up to Carney after sharing party's priorities
OTTAWA -- Interim NDP Leader Don Davies says his party wants to see the coming budget offer more investment in health care, affordable non-market housing and projects that create unionized jobs.
Davies says NDP budget support is up to Carney after sharing priorities
OTTAWA --Interim NDP Leader Don Davies says his party wants to see the coming budget offer more investment in health care, affordable non-market housing and projects that create unionized jobs.
House committee adds language, security checks to 'Lost Canadians' bill
OTTAWA -- The House of Commons immigration committee is recommending most adults eligible for birthright citizenship under the "Lost Canadians" bill fulfil similar requirements to immigrant applicants, on language, knowledge of Canadian history and security checks.
Number of temporary worker applications fell as fine total increased, government says
OTTAWA -- Ottawa issued almost $5 million in fines to companies for not complying with the rules that accompanied the temporary foreign worker permits they received, new government data shows.
Number of temporary worker applications falls as fines rise, government says
OTTAWA -- Ottawa says the number of temporary foreign worker applications has dropped by half since September 2024, when new rules were introduced to make it harder to get a permit.
Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here's what you need to know
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills.
Jewish group calls for more government protection after Manchester synagogue attack
OTTAWA -- A prominent Canadian Jewish organization is calling on "leaders of all levels" to enhance security at synagogues after a vehicle and knife attack at a U.K. synagogue on Yom Kippur.
Union leader Rob Ashton pitches 'working class' candidacy for NDP leadership
OTTAWA -- Rob Ashton, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, pitched himself as a voice for the "working class" as he launched his bid for the federal NDP leadership on Wednesday.
Union leader Rob Ashton joins race for NDP leadership
OTTAWA -- Rob Ashton, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, has announced he's running for the federal NDP leadership.
Union leader Rob Ashton joins race for NDP leadership
OTTAWA -- Rob Ashton, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, has announced he's running for the federal NDP leadership.
Carney returns to Canada from U.K. trip of meetings and rugby
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney has returned to Ottawa after a trip to London that saw him meet with four other prime ministers and attend the Women's Rugby World Cup final.
Carney returning to Canada from U.K. trip of meetings and rugby
LONDON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to Ottawa after a trip to London that saw him meet with four other prime ministers and attend the Women's Rugby World Cup final.
Carney says international meetings are 'necessary' to opening new markets
LONDON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said his recent international trips and meetings with world leaders are "necessary" to opening new markets for Canadian products.
Carney to pitch major projects to investors in London, attend Women's Rugby World Cup
LONDON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney will start the day in London today meeting with investors to share information about projects set to be fast-tracked through his government's Major Projects Office.
Carney looks to strengthen trade, security ties in U.K. visit
LONDON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is in London today to meet with the leaders of the United Kingdom, Australia, Denmark, Spain and Iceland.
Carney arrives in U.K. to talk trade, court investment
LONDON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in London to take part in meetings with the leaders of the United Kingdom, Australia, Iceland, Spain and Denmark on Friday.
Carney heads to U.K. to talk trade, court investment
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is on his way to London to take part in meetings with the leaders of the United Kingdom, Australia, Iceland, Spain and Denmark tomorrow.
Carney heading to U.K. to talk trade, court investment
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to London this afternoon in advance of meetings with the leaders of the United Kingdom, Australia, Iceland, Spain and Denmark tomorrow.
NDP calls on Ottawa to do more to get approved refugees out of Gaza
OTTAWA -- NDP immigration critic Jenny Kwan says the government needs to do more to get people out of Gaza who applied for temporary visas through an extended family reunification program.
Avi Lewis launches NDP leadership bid as Heather McPherson prepares campaign
OTTAWA -- Filmmaker and journalist Avi Lewis officially announced his candidacy for the federal NDP leadership on Friday, while two other candidates registered to run for the leadership with Elections Canada.
Avi Lewis launches NDP leadership bid as Heather McPherson prepares campaign
OTTAWA -- Filmmaker and journalist Avi Lewis officially announced he is running for the NDP leadership in a video shared on social media Friday morning.
Hate crime legislation coming soon, bail and sentencing reform to follow: Fraser
OTTAWA -- Justice Minister Sean Fraser says he will introduce new hate crime legislation in the coming days, with reforms on bail and violent crime sentencing to follow.
Liberals, Conservatives talk co-operation but trade jabs as Parliament returns
OTTAWA -- After talking up the prospect of cross-party collaboration in the House of Commons, Liberal and Conservative MPs wasted little time after Parliament resumed Monday before reverting to partisan attacks over housing and the cost of living.
Liberals, Conservatives talk collaboration and trade shots as Parliament returns
OTTAWA -- The Liberals and Conservatives have both been talking lately about collaborating across the aisle but as Parliament resumed on Monday there were few signs of any cross-partisan peace.
Parliament returns Monday with Carney's first budget on the horizon
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to square off with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in Parliament for the first time this week when the House of Commons reconvenes for the fall sitting.