72 m. ago With deficit set to soar, Ottawa shifts budgets from spring to fall

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government plans to table the federal budget in the fall going forward, ending the long-standing practice of releasing the document in the spring. The Liberals intend to introduce this year’s budget on Nov. 4, after foregoing a spring budget following the April election. The parliamentary budget officer predicts […]

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2 h. ago Carney heading to Washington to meet Trump as CUSMA review nears

Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to the U.S. 'ahead of of a working visit and meeting with the President of the United States,' his office said.

Transport

2 h. ago France’s new prime minister resigns hours after naming government

The newly elected prime minister of France has resigned hours after naming a new government, which has further complicated the political landscape in the nation.

Politics

2 h. ago The many deceptions of the Liberals’ gun ‘buyback’: Full Comment podcast

The public safety minister admitted his government’s sweeping plan to confiscate thousands of previously legal gun models with a “buyback” is badly flawed. But as Ian Runkle, a lawyer specializing in firearms law, tells Brian Lilley, it’s far more troubling than that. Ottawa plans to recreate a form of the hated gun registry that it […]

Events

3 h. ago Pourparlers attendus en Égypte sur une libération d’otages et un cessez

Trump a pressé les négociateurs « d’avancer rapidement ».

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4 h. ago ’AN OPEN NERVE’: Israelis, Palestinians mark two years of the Gaza war

OTTAWA — Two years into the war in Gaza, the conflict continues to spread anger, frustration and pain across Canada, while Israelis and Palestinians fear the region will never exit the cycle of violence. Hamas militants and affiliates attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing 1,200 civilians and soldiers and taking roughly 240 people hostage. […]

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5 h. ago Vehicles registered to Ford cabinet ministers caught by speed cameras more than 20 times

Documents obtained by Global News reveal that, over three years, vehicles registered to Ford’s cabinet minister received more than $3,300 in fines for speeding.

Politics

5 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Deputy ministers working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep Ontario woke

Nearly one-quarter of the conservative province's senior managers appear to have progressive leanings

Politics

6 h. ago French Stocks Drop Most in Six Weeks After Prime Minister Quits

French stocks tumbled by the most since late August as Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned, sparking worries about further political turmoil in the country.

Politics

7 h. ago Canadian sailor who blew whistle on 'Officer X' to be booted from military

Navy Lt. Patrick White warned Parliament about a serial sexual offender in a leadership position.

Events

12 h. ago Georgia’s PM says protesters want to topple government, vows further crackdown

TBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Sunday accused the opposition of trying to topple his government and vowed a further crackdown on dissent, hours after the ruling party claimed a landslide win in local elections snubbed by its main rivals. Tens of thousands marched in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on polling day […]

Politics

13 h. ago Début des négociations en Égypte pour mettre fin à la guerre à Gaza

Des délégations du Hamas, d'Israël et des États-Unis doivent entamer en Égypte des négociations indirectes pour obtenir la libération des otages.

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13 h. ago Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumps 4.5% after ruling party chooses an ultra

Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumped more than 4% on Monday after its ruling party chose an ultra-conservative as its leader and likely first woman prime minister. Other Asian markets also were mostly higher. The Liberal Democrats elected Sanae Takaichi, an ally of the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, as their leader, likely ensuring she will […]

Economics

13 h. ago Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumps nearly 5% after its ruling party picked Takaichi to lead

Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumped nearly 5% on Monday and the yen weakened after its ruling party chose an ultra-conservative as its leader and likely first woman prime minister. Other Asian markets also were mostly higher. U.S. futures climbed and oil gained about $1 a barrel. The Liberal Democrats elected Sanae Takaichi, an ally of […]

Economics

13 h. ago SIMMONS: Is Blue Jays young star Trey Yesavage a modern day Ken Dryden?

It’s too late for Ken Dryden to meet Trey Yesavage. It’s too late for him to explain how it was that he came up to the Montreal Canadiens with just six games remaining in the 1971 National Hockey League season and then against all odds led the Habs to the Stanley Cup. This is just […]

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14 h. ago Japan’s Incoming Leader to Put Nuclear at Center of Energy Plan

The woman expected to be Japan’s next prime minister is set to keep nuclear power at the core of the nation’s energy strategy, while reducing emphasis on readily available renewables like solar.

Politics

14 h. ago Japan’s New Leader to Make Nuclear Center of Energy Strategy

The woman expected to be Japan’s next prime minister is set to keep nuclear power at the core of the nation’s energy strategy, while reducing emphasis on readily available renewables like solar.

Politics

14 h. ago Veteran defenceman Grzelcyk agrees to deal with Blackhawks after PTO

CHICAGO — Defenceman Matt Grzelcyk has made the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $1-million, one-year contract with the team. Chicago announced the deal on Sunday. Grzelcyk had been with the team in training camp on a personal tryout agreement. The Blackhawks visit the Florida Panthers for their season opener Tuesday. The 31-year-old Grzelcyk had one […]

Events

15 h. ago Takaichi’s Win a Boon for Stocks, May Weigh on Yen: Strategists

Japan’s likely next prime minister Sanae Takaichi will boost equity sentiment due to her pro-stimulus plans, but her easy monetary policy stance may weigh on the yen, according to strategists.

Economics

17 h. ago Canucks: How Arshdeep Bains remained on the roster radar for opening night

'I've taken a step in my compete and more eager and willing to be effective. I'm getting some confidence and it's showing.' — Surrey native Arshdeep Bains

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