11 h. ago Drop in Canadian tourists hurting U.S., say northeast governors

FREDERICTON — New England governors say tariffs and rhetoric by the United States government toward Canada is taking a bite out of tourism. The governors made the comments in Boston, following a meeting with a group of Canadian premiers. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says tourism numbers for her state and others such as Maine, New […]

Politics

11 h. ago Advocates protest global aid cuts on Parliament Hill amid G7 Summit

Activists are hoping to push the Canadian and other G7 governments to up their commitments to foreign aid with a die-in on Parliament Hill.

Politics

64 h. ago Canadians urged to ’avoid all travel’ to Israel amid air, missile strikes with Iran

OTTAWA — The federal government is urging Canadians to “avoid all travel” to Israel as the country exchanges missile and air strikes with Iran. The Canadian government says it issued the warning because of Israel’s “ongoing hostilities” with Iran. Meanwhile, Canada’s foreign affairs minister has asked Canadians in the Middle East in need of emergency […]

Events

3 d. ago Cancer group warns Carney bill could weaken health standards. Why?

The Canadian Cancer Society is warning the Carney government about the potential risks to health standards if new interprovincial trade legislation doesn't add new safegaurds.

Science

3 d. ago Cancer society warns internal trade bill could weaken health standards

OTTAWA — The Canadian Cancer Society is warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers could undermine health standards unless it’s amended to add new safeguards. The legislation, which the government will try to push quickly through the House of Commons next week, looks to do two things — break down […]

Science

3 d. ago Breast Cancer Canada Applauds Federal Commitment to Modernize Preventive Health Guidelines

Inclusion of experts, patient voices, and equity-focused policy reflects priorities long championed by Breast Cancer Canada TORONTO — Breast Cancer Canada proudly celebrates the federal government’s response to the External Expert Review (EER) of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, and the sweeping reforms it recommends to ensure preventive health guidance in Canada […]

Science

3 d. ago PSP Investments looks to beef up domestic portfolio amid government pressure

The renewed focus was not done in response to the Canadian government's desire for stepped-up domestic pension investments

Politics

3 d. ago Canadian premiers turn to New England governors for support on Trump tariffs

FREDERICTON — A group of Canadian premiers appear to be setting high expectations as they pursue negotiations with American governors to mitigate the impacts of United States-imposed tariffs on their economies. Premiers from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, and Quebec’s economic minister are scheduled to meet with New England […]

Politics

4 d. ago Canada Firms Flock to Government Program to Avoid Layoffs Amid Tariffs

A Canadian government program that aims to minimize layoffs by providing benefits to workers who agree to work fewer hours has seen its uptake double in about half a year.

Economics

5 d. ago Trans Mountain Eyes Pipeline Capacity Increase by Early 2027

The Trans Mountain pipeline could handle an additional 75,000 barrels of crude a day by a early 2027, the government-owned company’s top executive said, potentially helping Canadian oil producers expand shipments to non-US markets.

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5 d. ago Carney’s ’Canada Strong Pass’ to come into effect on June 20

OTTAWA — The federal government is set to announce details of its promised “Canada Strong Pass” next week and the tourism initiative is expected to take effect later this month. A Liberal government spokesperson told The Canadian Press that the pass will be available from June 20 until the end of August. During the recent […]

Transport

5 d. ago Saskatchewan premier promises $500 in direct aid to each wildfire evacuee

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, facing criticism that his government is failing to provide timely help to those fleeing wildfires, promised Wednesday a $500 payout for each evacuee. Moe said that money is on top of existing supports for the more than 10,000 people forced out of their homes due to a string of […]

Events

5 d. ago Canada invites U.A.E. to G7 summit, Brazil says Carney invited to COP30

OTTAWA — Canada has invited the United Arab Emirates to attend the G7 summit in Alberta, The Canadian Press has learned. While UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan could end up attending the summit, which starts Sunday in Kananaskis, Abu Dhabi has not said whether it has accepted the invitation. A Canadian government […]

Politics

8 d. ago Canadian Armed Forces deployed to assist northwestern Ontario wildfire evacuations

Mark Carney says government is 'prepared to mobilize every resource needed to keep Canadians safe'

Events

8 d. ago U.S. envoy closely eyes Canada defence spending; says NATO about collective defence

OTTAWA — The American ambassador to Canada is closely watching as Ottawa shapes its defence budget, but says the U.S. will not dictate what the Canadian government must spend. “We’re not expecting anything; that’s not our job to make those expectations,” Ambassador Pete Hoekstra said in an interview with The Canadian Press this past Friday, […]

Events

8 d. ago Ottawa sending support from armed forces amid northern Ontario wildfire evacuations

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government is deploying members of the Canadian Armed Forces to help evacuate a northwestern Ontario First Nation as wildfires rapidly spread in the region. Carney says Ottawa has accepted Ontario’s urgent request for assistance in and around Sandy Lake First Nation, and the military will help with emergency […]

Events

1 week ago Carney defends inviting Modi to G7 as probe of Nijjar’s killing continues

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his decision to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit later this month — despite the fact that security officials have linked Modi’s government to the murder of a Canadian man two years ago. Carney extended the invitation to Modi during a phone call […]

Politics

1 week ago OPINION: Governments’ poor fiscal management raising Canadians’ tax burden

To pay for today's debt accumulation, future generations of Canadians may face higher taxes.

Politics

1 week ago GOLDSTEIN: Tax Freedom Day is Sunday, June 8, when Canadians finally start working for themselves: report

Tax Freedom Day — when Canadians stop working for the government in order to pay their taxes and start working for themselves — will arrive on Sunday, June 8 this year, according to a new study by the Fraser Institute.  “If Canadians paid all their taxes up front, they would work the first 158 days of this […]

Economics

1 week ago Air quality worsens in eastern U.S. as Canadian smoke hangs over Midwest

PORTLAND, Maine — Smoke from Canadian wildfires started making air quality worse in the eastern U.S. on Wednesday as several Midwestern states battled conditions deemed unhealthy by the federal government. The fires have forced thousands of Canadians to flee their homes and sent smoke as far as Europe. In the U.S., smoke lingered on the […]

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