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Yukon budget predicts $81.9 million surplus, shrinking GDP after mine disaster

Yukon is predicting an $81.96 million surplus this year as the territory promises record capital investment in housing, in what is expected to be its last budget … Read moreYukon budget predicts $81.9 million surplus, shrinking GDP after mine disaster

Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico 鈥� a 25 per cent across-the-board levy, with a lower 10 per cent charge … Read moreHere's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

B.C. Conservative attacks 'super angry' Indigenous colleague over residential schools

VICTORIA - The British Columbia Conservatives' attorney general critic has doubled down on her comments about residential schools, saying in a video that a group … Read moreB.C. Conservative attacks 'super angry' Indigenous colleague over residential schools

RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts

EDMONTON - Mounties in Alberta have launched an investigation following a complaint regarding the province鈥檚 front-line medical care provider, Alberta Health Services. Read moreRCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts

Fire-ravaged Alberta mountain town of Jasper gets more aid from governments

JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA - The federal and Alberta governments are ushering in new support for Jasper as the mountain town continues to rebuild from last summer's … Read moreFire-ravaged Alberta mountain town of Jasper gets more aid from governments

Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties

WASHINGTON - Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Ottawa will suspend a second wave of retaliatory tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive … Read moreCanada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties

Liberals release long-delayed Africa strategy with no new funding

OTTAWA - The Liberals released their long-promised Africa strategy Thursday but without the funding and media blitz that accompanied their plan for Asia. Read moreLiberals release long-delayed Africa strategy with no new funding

Quebec, Ontario mayors excluded from White House meeting, diplomatic protocol cited

MONTREAL - Amid the trade war between Canada and the United States, Montreal Mayor Val茅rie Plante and St. Catharine's, Ont., Mayor Mat Siscoe have been denied accreditation for a meeting at the White House, according to the group who requeste…

春色直播s should expect AI-enabled foreign meddling in election: cybersecurity centre

OTTAWA - The federal cybersecurity centre says China, Russia and Iran are very likely to use tools enabled by artificial intelligence in attempts to meddle in the coming general election campaign.

B.C. signs $670-million pharmacare agreement with federal government

VICTORIA - The British Columbia and federal governments have signed a four-year, $670-million pharmacare agreement, giving universal access to contraceptive and diabetes medications.聽

Trump's choice for ambassador to Canada speaks his mind, Republican says

OTTAWA - The man U.S. President Donald Trump has picked to be the ambassador to Canada is a frank person who will stand up for his country, a colleague said at an event in Washington this week.

Walmart, Loblaw agree to identify Nova Scotia products in stores as U.S. tariffs hit

HALIFAX - Two of Nova Scotia鈥檚 largest retailers have signed on to a provincial program aimed at making it easier for shoppers to identify locally produced products amid the ongoing trade war with the United States.

Montreal Gaelic sports club won't partake in U.S. competitions, citing LGBTQ+ safety

MONTREAL - A Montreal Gaelic sports club says it won't travel to the United States this summer for tournaments because of the policies of the Trump administration on transgender, nonbinary and gender non-conforming athletes.

Ontario putting 25 per cent surcharge on U.S.-bound electricity Monday: Ford

TORONTO - Ontario will charge 25 per cent more for electricity shipped to 1.5 million Americans starting Monday in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, Premier Doug Ford said Thursday.

Shots over the bow: Why provinces are using liquor leverage in trade war with U.S.

VANCOUVER - The dozens of Kentucky bourbons listed on the BC Liquor Stores website range from a two-ounce bottle of Maker's Mark, priced at $5.29, to a $2,400 bottle of Woodford Reserve, aged in cognac barrels and presented in a crystal decanter.

Nova Scotia government facing more criticism over its response to domestic violence

HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government is failing to adequately address the recent spike in gender-based violence, an advocacy group for reproductive health says.

Trudeau aiming to secure extension to 2031 for signature $10-a-day child-care program

The federal government is trying to secure extensions through to 2031 for its national $10-a-day child-care program ahead of an expected election, but is already facing a few snags.

Two candidates approved for P.E.I. Green Party leadership race

CHARLOTTETOWN - The Green Party of Prince Edward Island announced Friday that two candidates have been approved to seek the party's leadership later this year.

Newfoundland history has lessons for 鈥榠mperialist鈥� Trump regime: Furey

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The outgoing premier of Newfoundland and Labrador says he鈥檚 drawing on the province鈥檚 history as he urges 春色直播s not to underestimate U.S. President Donald Trump鈥檚鈥渋mperialist鈥� ambitions.

Motion by Nova Scotia premier to condemn anti-pipeline politicians in Canada fails

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has failed to get unanimous consent in the legislature to a resolution calling on the federal government to condemn any national political leader who opposes energy infrastructure projects amid the tr…

'We stand with Canada': Americans who live here show solidarity amid Trump's threats

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Manitoba moves to get rid of rule for singing of 'God Save King' in schools

WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is planning to eliminate a little-used rule that says students must sing "God Save the King" every school day.

Ottawa, plaintiffs agree to settle lawsuit over 'Indian hospitals'

OTTAWA - A crowd of survivors of so-called "Indian hospitals" gathered on Parliament Hill Thursday to hear the federal government say what they've been waiting years to hear: We believe you.

Trudeau's 'colourful' call with Trump the latest eruption in a rocky relationship

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described his Wednesday phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump as "colourful" and warned 春色直播s that the trade war is likely to continue, despite Mexico receiving a temporary tariff reprieve on T…

Federal government announces $10M to fund programs to counter antisemitism

OTTAWA - The federal government is putting an additional $10 million into a program aimed at helping community groups counter violent extremism and antisemitism.

Jobs lost in every state and lifesaving cures not discovered: Possible impacts of research cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� Rural cancer patients may miss out on cutting-edge treatments in Utah. Therapies for intellectual disorders could stall in Maryland. Red states and blue states alike are poised to lose jobs in research labs and the local bus…

'We lost our way': Manitoba Tories sorry after rejecting landfill search for women

WINNIPEG - The interim leader of Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives apologized Wednesday to the families of two slain First Nations women after refusing to search a landfill for their remains and touting the decision in a provincial electio…

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Quebec to table budget March 25 with focus on infrastructure, tariffs

MONTREAL - Quebec's finance minister will table the province's next budget on March 25, with a focus on shoring up businesses and workers amid the economic disruption of U.S. tariffs.

Joly told Liberals she briefed Carney on Trump tariffs

OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister M茅lanie Joly's office confirms she has briefed Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney on President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs days ahead of Sunday's leadership vote this week.

Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico 鈥� a 25 per cent across-the-board levy, with a lower 10 per cent charge on 春色直播 energy 鈥� triggering a continental trade war.

Alberta premier cuts off future alcohol from U.S. in tariff row, but no change to oil

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced restrictions Wednesday on booze, gambling machines and government purchasing to fight back against sweeping U.S. tariffs.

Saskatchewan to stop buying U.S. alcohol during trade war: Premier Moe

REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Wednesday the province will stop purchasing American booze and work to stop buying other U.S. goods.

More than 100 arrested in countrywide child exploitation operation, police say

OTTAWA - Police say they have made more than 100 arrests and laid more than 300 charges in a national child exploitation crackdown, with some help from device-sniffing dogs.

Trump grants auto tariff pause, tariffs on Canada remain after call with Trudeau

WASHINGTON - The Big Three automakers were able to secure a month-long tariff exemption on Wednesday after a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump 鈥� but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrapped a call to the Oval Office with no such guar…

Yukon says cyanide-contaminated water may have been released at mine cleanup

WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government says it has been informed of an "unauthorized discharge of cyanide-impacted water" at the site of last summer's mine disaster north of Mayo.聽

Accusations over trade dispute dominate first day of Manitoba legislature sitting

WINNIPEG - Politicians accused each other of failing to stand up against U.S. tariffs Wednesday as the Manitoba legislature reconvened after a winter break.

Federal judge blocks drastic funding cuts to medical research

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding that many scientists say will endanger patients and cost jobs.

Yukon premier considers limiting ties with Elon Musk in next phase of tariff response

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says his government is considering limiting support for companies tied to Elon Musk as part of a potential second phase of action in response to U.S. tariffs.

Canada advances toxic label for 'forever chemicals,' phased regulation approach

The federal government says it's moving ahead with a plan to label so-called forever chemicals as toxic and expects to begin consultations in two years on further regulating their use in cosmetics, food packaging and other consumer products.聽

Weak dollar, anger with U.S. expected to give $1.5B boost to Quebec tourism industry

MONTREAL - The weak 春色直播 dollar and the fast-eroding relationship between the United States and Canada are expected to bring a major boost to Quebec's economy in 2025, says a tourism group.

Trump, tariffs overtake inflation as top concern for 春色直播s in new poll

OTTAWA - A new poll suggests the trade war with the United States is now the biggest source of political anxiety for 春色直播s, knocking inflation out of the top spot.

B.C. finance minister describes Tuesday's budget as nothing 'splashy and new'

VICTORIA - British Columbia cannot continue to accumulate debt and will "be in trouble" if the province doesn't work toward a balanced budget, its finance minister told a group of business people the day after forecasting another record deficit.

Complaints about food mislabelled as products of Canada rising: CFIA

The 春色直播 Food Inspection Agency says it's seen an increase in complaints about items mislabelled as products of Canada or missing information about their country of origin.

Nova Scotia premier pushing for momentum on 春色直播 free trade

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia鈥檚 premier is hoping to build momentum on freeing up trade within Canada, as the country deals with the economic stress caused by tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Don't bump Mounties from border patrol role, RCMP union tells Ottawa

OTTAWA - The union representing front-line Mounties wants Ottawa to dismiss any notion of shifting border security responsibilities away from the RCMP.

Saskatchewan NDP criticize premier for getting caught off guard on tariff response

REGINA - Saskatchewan鈥檚 Opposition NDP wants to know why Premier Scott Moe鈥檚 government didn鈥檛 have a response ready 鈥� despite knowing for weeks that U.S. President Donald Trump planned to impose tariffs on 春色直播 goods.

Trump nominee to lead 春色直播 Institutes of Health questioned on funding cuts, vaccines

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� A health economist who once famously clashed with officials at the 春色直播 Institutes of Health and now is the nominee to lead the agency faced questions from senators from both parties Wednesday about drastic funding cuts …

Crombie says she won't ask any Ontario Liberals to step aside so she can have a seat

TORONTO - Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie said Wednesday she intends to try again to win a seat in the legislature, but will be leading the party from outside the chamber for the foreseeable future.

Ottawa moves to block 'predatory' investments as tariff war continues

OTTAWA - Canada's industry minister is looking to block what he calls "predatory investment behaviour" as a trade war with the United States continues.

Another 春色直播 looks to make mark in pro soccer from start in refugee camp

TORONTO - Like many young 春色直播 soccer players, Nyota Katembo loves watching Canada captain Alphonso Davies at work.

Adversaries see opportunities to exploit 'strategically valuable' Arctic, CSIS says

OTTAWA - Canada's spy agency warns that colliding global developments make the Arctic an "attractive, strategic and vulnerable destination" for foreign adversaries seeking to establish a presence in Canada.

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