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Documents used to assess asylum cases fail to account for Trump’s edicts, advocates say
Since U.S. President Donald Trump took office, he has signed executive orders rolling back diversity and equity policies and decreeing that the U.S. government only recognizes two genders.
Ottawa looking at ways to ‘kickstart’ housing market, Housing Minister says
Developers have been delaying or cancelling housing projects because of a downturn in the real estate market.
First Nations leaders split on progress made after meeting with Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during the First Nations Summit at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Thursday, July 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Ontario Progressive Conservatives schedule convention for same time as Poilievre’s leadership review
Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during a campaign rally in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada March 26, 2025. REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger
Toronto sixplex policy ‘disappointing,’ Federal Housing Minister says
Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson responds to a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, June 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Carney backs Public Safety Minister over letters supporting Sri Lankan’s immigration case
Before he entered cabinet, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree supported an immigration application from a Sri Lankan whom federal officials had barred from entering the country.
Human rights tribunal rules in favour of disabled woman denied ultrasound at Calgary clinic
Stephanie Chipeur, a law professor at the University of Calgary who filed a human rights complaint against a diagnostics clnic, is seen in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Stephanie Chipeur (Mandatory Credit)
Documents used to assess asylum cases fail to account for Trump’s edicts, advocates say
Since U.S. President Donald Trump took office, he has signed executive orders rolling back diversity and equity policies and decreeing that the U.S. government only recognizes two genders.
Ottawa looking at ways to ‘kickstart’ housing market, Housing Minister says
Developers have been delaying or cancelling housing projects because of a downturn in the real estate market.
Alberta Auditor-General says province failing to ensure daycares use funds to cut fees for parents
The Alberta legislature is seen in Edmonton, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Removing interprovincial trade barriers would add 30,000 annual housing starts: CMHC
New homes are constructed in Ottawa on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. A new analysis by the national housing agency estimates Canada can add 30,000 more housing starts annually by eliminating interprovincial trade barriers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ontario Progressive Conservatives schedule convention for same time as Poilievre’s leadership review
Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during a campaign rally in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada March 26, 2025. REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger
First Nations leaders split on progress made after meeting with Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during the First Nations Summit at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Thursday, July 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Carney backs Public Safety Minister over letters supporting Sri Lankan’s immigration case
Before he entered cabinet, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree supported an immigration application from a Sri Lankan whom federal officials had barred from entering the country.
Toronto sixplex policy ‘disappointing,’ Federal Housing Minister says
Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson responds to a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, June 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Carney’s ‘last-minute’ meeting with First Nations chiefs on Bill C-5 draws skepticism
Prime Minister Mark Carney listens as Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty speaks at a news conference in the House of Commons after Bill C-5 passed in the House in June.
Softwood deal a top priority in trade talks, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney waits to speak during a tour of a steel manufacturing facility, in Hamilton, Ont., Wednesday, July 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Wildfires among reasons CBC needs a public safety mandate, McGill research centre says
Smoke from the Dryden Creek Wildfire, just north of Squamish, B.C., is seen on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin
Carney cracks down further on cheap steel imports in bid to protect domestic mills
A worker welds at a steel manufacturing facility, in Hamilton, Ont., Wednesday, July 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Judge halts deportation of non-binary American in ruling after Trump’s gender edicts
Angel Jenkel, who is engaged to a Canadian, was set to be deported back to the U.S. before the Federal Court justice's ruling.
Poilievre adviser Jenni Byrne staying on, Conservatives confirm amid speculation of ouster
Chief of staff to former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper, Jenni Byrne waits to appear before the Procedure and House Affairs committee meeting Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
More frequent trains, expanded storage touted at Port of Churchill in northern Manitoba
The Port of Churchill in Churchill, Manitoba is shown on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Nine First Nations in Ontario launch constitutional challenge against Bill 5 and Bill C-5
Demonstrators protest the federal government’s Bill C-5 on Parliament Hill, June 17. Bill 5 and Bill C-5 would allow governments to skip legislated processes that currently involve First Nations consultations.
Carney changes messaging, says chances are low for tariff-free trade deal with U.S.
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with reporters yesterday in Ottawa.
Canadians prefer more debt over higher taxes to finance increased military spending, poll finds
Prime Minister Mark Carney with troops of the 4th Canadian Division at Fort York Armoury, on June 9. Canada has launched the largest increase in military spending in more than 70 years.
Carney campaign director launches strategic firm as new Liberal government gets to work
Andrew Bevan, who co-directed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s election campaign, is launching a strategic firm called Catalyze4.
Poilievre says everyone will need to compromise to advance major infrastructure projects
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is seen during a news conference in Ottawa on Monday, July 14, 2025 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi sworn in as member of Alberta legislature
Leader of the Alberta NDP Naheed Nenshi speaks to media about the Alberta 2025 budget in Edmonton, on Thursday February 27, 2025.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Poilievre wants Carney to cash out blind trust, says ethics screens insufficient
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is seen during a news conference in Ottawa on Monday, July 14, 2025 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
TikTok CEO asks to meet with Mélanie Joly over shutdown order
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew sits before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP)
Ottawa offers few details on why ArriveCan contractors failed 16 Indigenous procurement audits
A person holds a smartphone set to the opening screen of the ArriveCan app in a photo illustration made in Toronto, Wednesday, June 29, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini
Federal report warns of rise in antisemitic incidents against children in schools
Deborah Lyons, the Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, decided to launch a survey after hearing from Jewish parents and organizations.
Pessimism, anger still dominate Canadian attitudes toward Americans, poll shows
A participant holds an "Elbows Up Canada" sign during a rally on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sunday, March 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Two former NDP MPs rule out bids to lead party as leadership rules issued
NDP delegates gather on the party convention floor in Ottawa, Friday, February 16, 2018. The Federal Court of Appeal says the court can't intervene in a case where more than five dozen NDP MPs were ordered to repay $2.7 million in expenses the House of Commons says was actually for partisan purposes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand
Carney’s ethics filing shows more than 100 entities under conflict-of-interest screen
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during Canada Day celebrations at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa.
Alberta pauses new on-farm slaughter sale limits to mixed reaction from farmers
Cattle stand in a pasture on a farm in Alberta Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Alberta, Ottawa to put $203-million to affordable housing projects
Roof trusses ready for use on housing project in Airdrie, Alta., Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Politics Insider: Carney calls for cabinet meeting to discuss trade talks
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks after a meeting of the federal cabinet in West Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa asks First Nations leaders to submit questions ahead of meeting on Bill C-5
A demonstrator, standing next to a police officer, holds a flag during a protest in front of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario against the federal government’s Bill C-5, as members of the Canadian Armed Forces fire cannons in the background during a celebration marking Canada Day, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 1, 2025. REUTERS/Wa Lone
Ottawa deems millions of dollars in Tesla EV rebate claims legitimate
An electric vehicle is charged at a Tesla charging station in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Pride Toronto must return to its political roots as sponsors pull support, advocates say
Pro-Palestinian protesters chant and hold a banner as they slow down the Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
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Trump tariff threat piles pressure on Canada to expand trade with Asia
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Ottawa was working 'with alacrity' to finalize a free trade deal with ASEAN it has been negotiating since 2021.
NDP to choose next party leader in March
Following former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh's resignation, British Columbia MP Don Davies was appointed as the interim leader in May. A new leader will be chosen by the end of March 2026.
Extremism not a problem unique to Canadian military, McGuinty says
Military-style training in which the accused took part.RCMP Federal Policing National Security – Eastern Region announces the arrest of and laying of charges against four individuals, including active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, who were allegedly involved in activities intending to forcibly take possession of land in the Québec City area.
Hydro-Québec suspends work at planned Labrador hydroelectric station because of protests
Signs are shown in this handout photo at the site of a tentatively planned hydroelectric development at Gull Island in Labrador on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Quebec's hydro utility says it has suspended work at the site amid protests by some residents. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Innu Accountability Coalition (Mandatory Credit)
Border bill would create ‘in limbo’ foreign residents, refugee groups say
(FILES) In this file photo taken on August 9, 2021 travellers wait to cross into Canada at the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, Ontario, as Canada reopens for non-essential travel to fully vaccinated Americans. - The US will open land borders to vaccinated travelers in 'early November', a senior official said on October 12, 2021. (Photo by Geoff Robins / AFP) (Photo by GEOFF ROBINS/AFP via Getty Images)
Ottawa sped through law to fast-track major projects, but implementation is going slower
People rally against Bill C-5 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Judge blocks CBSA from sharing findings of probe into former official’s ties to ArriveCan contractor
Canada's ArriveCAN app log in screen is seen on a mobile device, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld