Carney says six upcoming byelections will likely be spread out
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says the six byelections to fill current and upcoming vacancies in the House of Commons won't likely be held all at the same time.
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Carney says he and Trump discussed defence priorities, Arctic ahead of NATO summit
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about efforts to protect the Arctic ahead of their attendance at the NATO summit in Turkey in two weeks.
Carney, Trump discussed defence priorities, Arctic ahead of NATO summit
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about efforts to protect the Arctic ahead of their attendance at the NATO summit in Turkey next month.
Minister says 'something' happened to trigger order to surrender citizenship docs
OTTAWA -- Immigration Minister Lena Diab said she told her department to investigate when she became aware that "something" had happened to trigger a wave of citizenship document recalls.
Government considering high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont.
OTTAWA -- Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon says he has directed Alto to consider a high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont.
IRCC pauses processing some citizenship by descent cases as department probes issues
OTTAWA -- The immigration department says it has temporarily paused the finalization of some new citizenship by descent applications after "a few dozen" people were told their issued citizenship certificates must be surrendered pending a review.
Groups launch constitutional challenge of Safe Third Country Agreement
OTTAWA -- Amnesty International and the Canadian Council for Refugees have filed a new Federal Court challenge of the constitutionality of a treaty with the U.S. that says refugees must claim asylum in whichever country they arrive in first.
Minister says 'lost Canadians' must prove link to Canada in each generation
OTTAWA -- Immigration Minister Lena Diab says having a Canadian ancestor does not guarantee someone is eligible for Canadian citizenship.
Communities report high demand for pilot offering permanent residency for rural jobs
OTTAWA -- A pilot immigration program to help rural communities find skilled workers for hard-to-fill jobs saw 800 people receive permanent residency in the first two months of this year -- and hundreds of applications are streaming in for a limited number of available spaces.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
OTTAWA -- The Liberal government released a spring economic update Tuesday closely focused on boosting investment and job training.
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 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
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday announced a new "Canada Investment Summit" that will invite investors, CEOs and business leaders to Toronto this fall.
NDP to get $670K parliamentary funding boost despite not having official status
OTTAWA -- The cash-strapped federal NDP is getting a $670,000 financial boost.
Immigration minister's office defends strict new timelines for refugee claims
OTTAWA -- Immigration Minister Lena Diab's office is defending new rules that may strike down thousands of refugee claims, saying difficult decisions are required to regain control of Canada's immigration system.
Immigration minister's spokesperson defends strict new timelines for refugee claims
OTTAWA -- A spokeswoman for Immigration Minister Lena Diab is defending new rules that will rule out thousands of refugee claims, saying difficult decisions were required to regain control of Canada's immigration system.
NDP pushing for ban on AI surveillance pricing as Lewis makes Parliament Hill debut
OTTAWA -- The NDP is expected to introduce a motion on Wednesday calling on the government to ban a practice known as surveillance pricing that New Democrats say is unfair to consumers.
Palestinian man who donated a kidney in 2023 may be ineligible for refugee claim
OTTAWA -- Mohammed Al Hindi is a Palestinian refugee claimant whose application is now at risk because of Ottawa's new border law, C-12.
Davies to act as NDP parliamentary lead after Lewis announces critic roles
OTTAWA -- Former interim NDP leader Don Davies will continue to act as the party's parliamentary leader in the House of Commons while new leader Avi Lewis remains outside of Parliament.
Lewis says Gladu's floor-crossing shows Parliament needs the NDP
OTTAWA -- NDP Leader Avi Lewis says Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu's defection from the Conservatives to the Liberals shows why Canada still needs the NDP to be a progressive voice in Parliament.
Pivotal Terrebonne byelection sees preliminary 20% voter turnout in advance polls
OTTAWA -- Almost 38,000 people voted in the advance polls in three byelections that could give Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals a majority government, with the highest advance turnout in Terrebonne.
Almost a third of police probes of diplomatic missions see subjects leave Canada
OTTAWA -- Almost a third of police investigations involving members of foreign diplomatic missions in Canada between 2020 and 2025 saw the subjects of the probes leave the country before their cases could be resolved through the legal process.
Avi Lewis is the new NDP leader, as Alberta, Sask. leaders say his policies can 'hurt'
WINNIPEG -- Filmmaker Avi Lewis has been elected as the NDP's new leader, defeating his four rivals on the first ballot with nearly 40,000 votes, from almost 71,000 ballots cast.
Lewis begins NDP leadership with Prairie tension and a big rebuilding task ahead
WINNIPEG -- NDP Leader Avi Lewis begins his term with the task of rebuilding the federal party in his unapologetically progressive vision, but there is already resistance from the leadership of the Alberta and Saskatchewan branches.
Avi Lewis is the new NDP leader, as Alberta, Sask. leaders say his polices can 'hurt'
WINNIPEG -- Avi Lewis, who was proclaimed as the new leader of the NDP, speaks at the party convention in Winnipeg Sunday, March 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
The NDP's next leader to be announced as Winnipeg convention concludes
WINNIPEG -- The next NDP leader will be announced this morning as the party concludes its Winnipeg convention.
Energy policy key as NDP leadership candidates make final pitch
WINNIPEG -- The NDP leadership candidates made their last pitch to voters Saturday morning in a last-ditch effort to win support from the handful of members who have not voted yet.