15 h. ago Carney promises ‘biggest transformation’ of economy in a generation in first press conference

Carney's first priority is a Tuesday meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump

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17 h. ago Canada is further tightening immigration rules to combat housing crisis

The nation's new prime minister, Mark Carney, has announced the Liberal government;s plan to cap the number of international students and temporary foreign workers further.This step will help "ease strains" on housing in Canada.Carney shared several updates during a press conference on Friday morning:Federal trade barriersFederal barriers to internal trade will be removed by July 1 to "unleash the full potential of Canada.""We will work with provinces, territories and indigenous groups to identify projects that are in the national interest, projects that will connect Canada, deepen our ties with the world, and grow our economy for generations," he said."We'll make the Canadian government a catalyst for these projects, not an impediment, and we'll always be guided by our condition."Housing in CanadaMany housing initiatives were also announced, including establishing a plan called "Build Canada Homes,"&n...

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17 h. ago Carney won’t enter a formal agreement with NDP to shore up minority government

OTTAWA — Any plans to shore up his minority government won’t include the NDP. Speaking to reporters at his first press conference since his election win, Carney said that — unlike his predecessor — he won’t be seeking a supply and confidence agreement with the all-but-obliterated New Democrats to counter government-toppling confidence motions from the […]

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20 h. ago UPDATE: CUPE 2073 to Hold Press Conference on Strike, State of Services for Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Ontarians at Mayfest

TORONTO — Ontario’s largest celebration of Deaf culture will serve as the backdrop for an update about the ongoing strike by CUPE 2073 members who work at Canadian Hearing Services (CHS). Hundreds are gathering for the annual Mayfest expo as workers who support Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Ontarians continue to fight to improve […]

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22 h. ago Carney to outline government’s priorities as Liberals head into 4th mandate

Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to move immediately to address ongoing trade tensions with the U.S., and it's expected he will meet with President Donald Trump soon.

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41 h. ago CUPE 2073 to Hold Press Conference on Strike, State of Services for Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Ontarians at Mayfest

TORONTO — Ontario’s largest celebration of Deaf culture will serve as the backdrop for an update about the ongoing strike by CUPE 2073 members who work at Canadian Hearing Services (CHS). Hundreds are gathering for the annual Mayfest expo as workers who support Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Ontarians continue to fight to improve […]

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3 d. ago China lashes out at US as tensions escalate over a space observatory in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — China struck a defiant stance on Tuesday in response to American concerns about Beijing’s efforts to expand its influence in the resource-rich South American nation of Chile, escalating tensions over a Chinese astronomical venture in Chile’s arid north. At a press conference Tuesday in Chile’s capital of Santiago, China’s ambassador to […]

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2 w. ago STEP Energy Services Ltd. to Announce First Quarter 2025 Results and Host Conference Call

CALGARY, Alberta — STEP Energy Services Ltd. (“STEP”) intends to release its first quarter results on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 after markets close. Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis will be posted to STEP’s website and SEDAR after the press release is disseminated. STEP will host a conference call on Thursday, May 15, 2025 […]

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2 w. ago Gildan Activewear to Issue First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release on April 29, 2025

MONTREAL, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL; TSX and NYSE) will report its first quarter 2025 financial and operating results on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. A press release will be issued after markets close, and a conference call is scheduled on that same day at 5:00 PM ET to discuss the […]

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2 w. ago What does Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s mega deal mean for the Blue Jays moving forward?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Long Ball, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Toronto Sun Blue Jays writer Rob Longley and Toronto Sun sports columnist Steve Simmons from Rogers Centre following Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract extension press conference. They discuss what this historic contract means for the Blue Jays franchise, the impact of owner […]

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2 w. ago Despite a court order, White House bars AP from Oval Office event

Despite a court order, a reporter and photographer from The Associated Press were barred from an Oval Office news conference on Monday with President Donald Trump and his counterpart from El Salvador, Nayib Bukele. Last week’s federal court decision forbidding the Trump administration from punishing the AP for refusing to rename the Gulf of Mexico […]

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2 w. ago Carney, Poilievre in Montreal today as election campaign continues

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are both campaigning in Montreal today, days before the federal leaders take part in debates. Poilievre will hold a press conference in Montreal at 9 a.m. ET. Carney will make an announcement in Dorval, Que., at 10 a.m. ET. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will […]

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2 w. ago Poilievre promises tougher ethics rules, takes aim at Carney’s assets

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials — and is using that promise to take aim at Liberal Leader Mark Carney. Poilievre told a press conference in Ottawa on Sunday that if his party forms government, he’ll ban what he calls “shadow lobbying.” “We will eliminate […]

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2 w. ago Poilievre targets Carney’s assets, promises tougher ethics rules

Poilievre told a press conference in Ottawa on Sunday that if his party forms government, he'll ban what he calls "shadow lobbying."

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2 w. ago Poilievre heads to Carney’s riding, announces help for military veterans

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is announcing a plan to improve supports for military veterans during a visit his main rival’s turf today on the federal election trail. Poilievre is slated to hold a press conference in the Ottawa suburb of Nepean, where Liberal Leader Mark Carney is campaigning to win a seat. The […]

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3 w. ago Jack Nicklaus on Phil Mickelson: ‘I guess he’s still playing I don’t know’

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Years down the road, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods would be obvious choices to become honorary starters at the Masters. But perhaps it’s not the slam dunk it would seem to be. Both Mickelson’s and Woods’ names came up during Thursday’s press conference with the current trio of legends and it was […]

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3 w. ago Legal groups lose $10M in funding under new Alberta bill allowing minister to 'politicize' grants, law foundation says

The United Conservative government’s Bill 39 is politicizing how justice system non-profits are funded, leading to $10 million in cuts to low-income community law clinics and Indigenous legal services, lawyers and opposition politicians say. The Alberta Law Foundation and the provincial NDP held a press conference Thursday to speak out against the bill, which is […]

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3 w. ago OFL sounds the alarm on Canada’s gender pay gap this Equal Pay Day

TORONTO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Thursday, April 10, the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), in collaboration with the Equal Pay Coalition, will hold a press conference marking Equal Pay Day with an urgent call to confront Canada’s gender pay gap. Speakers will highlight the deepening economic inequality faced by women, the gendered […]

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3 w. ago Party leaders in Western Canada today as federal election campaign continues

OTTAWA — The top three federal party leaders will all be in Western Canada today. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is scheduled to hold a press conference in Edmonton at 8:30 a.m. before he makes his way to Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., for a rally in the evening. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh plans to make an […]

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3 w. ago Magna to Showcase Advanced Innovations at Auto Shanghai 2025

Magna’s vehicle technologies and high-performance parts and systems to be on display Key focus areas include sustainable innovations, ADAS, personalized brand experiences and complete vehicle solutions Press conference on April 24 at Magna Booth 2BC011 in Hall 2.2 SHANGHAI, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For over 65 years, Magna has been at the forefront […]

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