28 h. ago Here’s what’s happening in currency markets and more: FP video

Watch: Plus, how Ottawa's five nation-building projects could be a game changer for Canada's economy

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42 h. ago Ottawa discussing future of emissions cap with Alberta, oil companies: Minister

OTTAWA — The federal government is in discussions with Alberta and the oil industry about the future of the sector’s emissions cap, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Friday.  At a news conference in Winnipeg, Hodgson said both the province and industry agree with the federal government that there needs to be a “fundamental change in […]

Politics

44 h. ago Ottawa pitched extending refugee sponsor pause to late 2028 to fix backlog: Records

OTTAWA — The Immigration Department suggested extending a freeze on most private refugee sponsorship applications by three more years to clear backlogs in the system, according to documents obtained by The Canadian Press. Last November, the federal government paused approvals of refugee resettlement applications filed by community organizations or groups of five individuals looking to […]

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67 h. ago Quebec environmental lawyers group sues Ottawa over major projects bill

MONTREAL — A group of environmental lawyers says it has filed a lawsuit in Quebec Superior Court challenging the validity of the federal government’s major projects law. Centre quebecois du droit de l’environnement says the legislation gives the government excessive powers and jeopardizes democracy and environmental protections. Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the law […]

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3 d. ago GoFundme page set up for Ottawa woman widowed and hospitalized by Lisbon funicular crash

Hind Iguernane's brother will be managing the funds on her behalf as she heals from her injuries

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6 d. ago Lawyers call for Ottawa to bolster agencies managing tariffs, sanctions and trade policy

Canadian international trade and investment lawyers say the federal units are under strain amid a surge of activity, threatening Canada's economic resilience

Economics

8 d. ago First Nations call on Ottawa to crack down on drug traffickers in their communities

First Nations chiefs today called on Ottawa to crack down on the people selling drugs that are claiming lives in their communities.

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9 d. ago Chiefs vote down pitch to include First Nations infrastructure in major projects push

First Nations chiefs voted down a resolution that would have called on Ottawa to include First Nations infrastructure ventures in its national push to fast-track major projects.

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1 week ago Richard Robertson: Ottawa must start taking online youth radicalization seriously

In the face of the extremist threat, Canada’s future hinges on its ability to instill Canadian youth with Canadian values

Culture

1 week ago Parks Canada visits increased by 10% with Canada Strong Pass, Ottawa says

OTTAWA — The federal government says the Canada Strong Pass it introduced this summer succeeded in boosting rail travel and visits to museums, historic sites and parks. The Canada Strong Pass, which took effect on June 20 and was available until Sept. 2, offered free national museum admission to children 17 and under, and a […]

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1 week ago AI chatbots changing online threat landscape as Ottawa reviews legislation

OTTAWA — Wrongful death lawsuits citing the activities of artificial intelligence chatbots are underway in the United States, as reports emerge of mental health issues and delusions induced by AI systems. These incidents are drawing attention to the changing nature of the online threat landscape — just weeks after the Liberal government said it would […]

Technology

1 week ago Ottawa vows to help Afghans hit by deadly earthquake as aid groups call out aid rest

OTTAWA — Ottawa says it’s ready to help Afghans in the wake of a deadly earthquake, even as one organization warns that Canada is making it hard to reach those living under Taliban rule. The Taliban government says more than 1,400 people died and more than 3,000 were injured when the earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan […]

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2 w. ago Man, 71, accused of stabbing elderly Jewish woman in Ottawa has history of antisemitic comments

Many have decried the attack as more alarming antisemitic violence. The suspect himself appears to have written ‘I am antisemitic and atheist,’ on Facebook

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2 w. ago Ottawa says it accidentally deleted privacy provision in online streaming bill

Mixup means streaming bill now has two similarly-worded provisions around linguistic communities, and none dealing with privacy

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2 w. ago After Air Canada strike, Ottawa may need to change its intervention strategy, experts say

More than 10,000 flight attendants went on strike on Aug. 16, with the airline locking them out soon after, bringing all Air Canada flights to a halt

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2 w. ago After Air Canada strike, Ottawa may need to change its intervention strategy: experts

Flight attendants’ defiance in the face of federal intervention meant to halt a recent strike at Air Canada could set a new precedent for work stoppages, some labour movement-watchers say. The workers’ move disrupted a growing pattern that has been eroding the right to strike in Canada, said Barry Eidlin, an associate professor of sociology […]

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2 w. ago Man charged after elderly woman stabbed at kosher grocery story in Ottawa

Ottawa's hate crimes unit is involved in the investigation as Jewish group says 'cherished' member of the community is recovering

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2 w. ago Man charged after elderly woman stabbed at kosher grocery store in Ottawa

Ottawa's hate crimes unit is involved in the investigation as Jewish group says 'cherished' member of the community is recovering

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2 w. ago Ottawa slams Israel after UN report on Gaza famine, urges halt to escalating war

OTTAWA — The Carney government endorsed a UN-backed finding that famine is occurring in the Gaza Strip, and is urging Israel to stop ramping up its campaign in the Palestinian territory. The global standard for measuring hunger is the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, which on Friday said that famine is occurring in parts of […]

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2 w. ago LeBlanc set to meet Lutnick in Washington after Ottawa drops some tariffs

WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington this week after Ottawa announced it would be lifting some retaliatory tariffs. LeBlanc’s office says he will travel to the U.S. capital on Tuesday. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that Canada will drop some retaliatory […]

Economics