LGBTQ refugee group says number of requests for help has increased
OTTAWA -- An organization that helps LGBTQ+ people file refugee claims says it has seen a spike in pleas for assistance from around the world since 2020.
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Watchdog says military police still resisting civilian oversight
OTTAWA -- The military police watchdog says resistance to civilian oversight in the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal's office "worsened" last year.
Conservative MP resigns seat so Poilievre can run in Alberta byelection
Alberta Conservative Damien Kurek officially resigned as an MP on Tuesday — the earliest he was legally allowed to step aside. Kurek promised just after the April election that he would vacate his seat in the Battle River—Crowfoot riding to allow Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection. Poilievre represented the Ottawa riding of Carleton for 20 years...
Conservative MP resigns seat so Poilievre can run in Alberta byelection
Ottawa -- Alberta Conservative Damien Kurek officially resigned as an MP on Tuesday — the earliest he was legally allowed to step aside.
Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol
Outgoing Conservative MP Damien Kurek is looking to leave his mark in Parliament by pushing for the adoption of a national livestock brand as one of Canada's symbols. Kurek introduced a bill in the last Parliament to create the new brand but that bill didn't pass before the election was called, meaning it now has to start over. But Kurek...
Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol
OTTAWA -- Outgoing Conservative MP Damien Kurek is looking to leave his mark in Parliament by pushing for the adoption of a national livestock brand as one of Canada's symbols.
Canada condemns Iran's attack on Israel, calls for de-escalation: Anand
The Canadian government is condemning an Iranian attack on Israel after a barrage of long-range missiles was launched at Tel Aviv in retaliation for an Israeli strike in Iran. Israel attacked Iranian missile and nuclear sites Friday and Iran warned of "severe punishment" before launching its missiles in response. Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Canada is urging restraint on both...
Canada condemns Iran's attack on Israel, calls for de-escalation: Anand
OTTAWA -- The Canadian government is condemning an Iranian attack on Israel after a barrage of long-range missiles was launched at Tel Aviv in retaliation for an Israeli strike in Iran.
Middle East de-escalation must be priority after Israel attacks Iran: Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand called for "de-escalation" after Israel attacked Iranian missile and nuclear sites Friday and Iran warned of "severe punishment" in retaliation. The Israeli strike involved more than 200 aircraft and about 100 targets, according to Israel's military. Iran confirmed the deaths of three of its top military leaders and launched more than 100 drones at Israel...
Middle East de-escalation must be priority after Israel attacks Iran: Anand
OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand called for "de-escalation" after Israel attacked Iranian missile and nuclear sites Friday and Iran warned of "severe punishment" in retaliation.
Liberal MP criticizes Modi's G7 invitation in meeting with Prime Minister Carney
OTTAWA -- B.C. Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal said he met with Prime Minister Mark Carney Wednesday morning to push back against Carney's decision to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta next week.
Liberal MP criticizes Modi's G7 invitation in meeting with Prime Minister Carney
B.C. Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal said he met with Prime Minister Mark Carney Wednesday morning to push back against Carney's decision to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta next week. In an interview with The Canadian Press before that meeting took place, Dhaliwal said he spoke with hundreds of people who don't want Modi...
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit Ottawa before the G7 in Alberta
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Ottawa between June 14 and 15 ahead of the G7 summit in Alberta next week. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the visit this morning. An itinerary for the visit has not been released yet.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit Ottawa before the G7 in Alberta
OTTAWA -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Ottawa between June 14 and 15 ahead of the G7 summit in Alberta next week.
U.S. condemns Canada, four other nations over Israeli sanctions
The United States condemned Canada and four other countries on Tuesday for imposing sanctions on two Israeli cabinet ministers. Canada joined the U.K., Norway, Australia and New Zealand on Tuesday in sanctioning Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, accusing them of pushing "extremist rhetoric" by calling for the displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank...
U.S. condemns Canada, four other nations over Israeli sanctions
OTTAWA -- The United States condemned Canada and four other countries on Tuesday for imposing sanctions on two Israeli cabinet ministers.
CP NewsAlert: U.S. condemns Canada, 4 other nations over Israeli sanctions
OTTAWA -- The United States has condemned Canada and four other countries for imposing sanctions on two Israeli cabinet ministers.
Canada joins U.K., other nations in sanctioning two Israeli cabinet ministers
OTTAWA -- Canada is joining the U.K., Norway, Australia and New Zealand in sanctioning two Israeli cabinet ministers for "inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank."
Canada joins U.K., others in sanctioning two Israeli cabinet ministers
OTTAWA -- Canada is joining the U.K., Norway, Australia and New Zealand in sanctioning two Israeli cabinet ministers for "inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank."
National Holocaust Monument vandalized with 'FEED ME' written in red paint
An act of vandalism at the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa is an antisemitic attack, the co-chair of the monument committee said Monday. The words "FEED ME" were found scrawled in red paint across the face of the monument Monday morning. Red paint was splashed on other portions of the monument as well. Crews covered parts of the monument in...
National Holocaust Monument vandalized with 'FEED ME' written in red paint
OTTAWA -- An act of vandalism at the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa is an antisemitic attack, the co-chair of the monument committee said Monday.
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 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.
Critic calls out border bill's proposed new cabinet powers on immigration
OTTAWA -- An NDP critic says a provision in the federal government's border security bill that would give cabinet the power to cancel immigration documents is an attempt to "mimic" measures deployed by the Trump administration in the U.S.
Border bill would allow cabinet to suspend immigration documents in an 'emergency'
OTTAWA -- An NDP critic calls a provision in the federal government's border security bill that would give cabinet the power to cancel immigration documents an attempt to mimic measures deployed by the Trump administration in the U.S.
'Lost Canadians' bill tabled after judge sets November deadline for passage
OTTAWA -- Immigration Minister Lena Diab tabled legislation today to restore citizenship to "Lost Canadians" after a court found the existing law unconstitutional.
Immigration minister defends border bill's restrictions on asylum claims
OTTAWA -- Safeguards have been written into the government's border bill to ensure civil rights and due process are upheld in proposed immigration regulations, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Wednesday.
Carney says Canada will take 'some time' to respond to doubled U.S. metal tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will take "some time" to craft a response to increased U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum after U.S. President Donald Trump doubled the damaging duties on Wednesday. Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to increase the levies on steel and aluminum to 50 per cent, claiming it was necessary to protect national security and...
Justice minister defends border bill's restrictions on asylum claims
OTTAWA -- Justice Minister Sean Fraser says there will still be mechanisms allowing people to make asylum claims after being in the country for more than a year if the government's border bill passes.
Carney says he'll 'take note' of opposition motion to table a spring economic update
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will "take note" of the successful opposition motion to add language calling for a spring economic update to the throne speech, but did not say when or how that will happen. "We take note of last night's motion. But what Canadians deserve ... what Canadian provinces deserve is a health care transfer, a transfer...
Carney says he'll 'take note' of opposition motion to table a spring economic update
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will "take note" of the successful opposition motion to add language calling for a spring economic update to the throne speech, but did not say when or how that will happen.
Duty free stores look for financial support as cross-border traffic drops
OTTAWA -- An association representing duty free stores and a group of 15 mayors from border cities have written a letter to the federal government asking for financial support and clarity on export rules.
Opposition MPs defeat Liberals on vote calling for a spring economic update
Government whip Mark Gerretsen insists nothing went wrong Monday evening when opposition parties successfully amended the throne speech to call on the government to table an economic update before Parliament breaks for the summer. The Liberals were defeated 166 to 164 after four Liberal MPs did not vote because of paired abstentions.
Opposition MPs defeat Liberals on vote calling for a spring economic update
OTTAWA -- Government whip Mark Gerretsen insists nothing went wrong Monday evening when opposition parties successfully amended the throne speech to call on the government to table an economic update before Parliament breaks for the summer.
Joly commits to prioritizing Canadian steel, aluminum for defence, infrastructure
OTTAWA -- Ottawa is committed to using Canadian steel and aluminum in national infrastructure and defence projects as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose more tariffs, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Sunday.
Carney names former UN ambassador Blanchard as chief of staff
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his permanent chief of staff on Sunday, appointing Marc-André Blanchard, Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations, to one of the most powerful posts in Canadian politics. Meanwhile, two sources not authorized to speak publicly about the appointments before they are formally announced say that former attorney general David Lametti has been hired as Carney's...
Carney names former UN ambassador Blanchard as chief of staff
Ottawa -- Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his permanent chief of staff on Sunday, appointing Marc-André Blanchard, Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations, to one of the most powerful posts in Canadian politics.
CP NewsAlert: Carney names former UN ambassador as chief of staff
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's named Marc-Andre Blanchard, Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations, as his permanent chief of staff.
NDP says government needs to be more transparent in trade talks with the U.S.
OTTAWA -- The NDP's interim NDP leader is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to honour the government's commitment to table information about any U.S. trade talks in the House of Commons.
Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs back on after appeals court decision
U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are still hitting most countries around the world after a federal appeals court temporarily paused a decision from the U.S. Court of International Trade. The lower court's Wednesday decision found Trump's use of an emergency powers law to impose sweeping tariffs exceeded his authority.
Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs back on after appeals court decision
Ottawa -- U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are still hitting most countries around the world after a federal appeals court temporarily paused a decision from the U.S. Court of International Trade.
Carney 'welcomes' U.S. court ruling striking down some U.S. tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he "welcomes" the decision by the U.S. Court of International Trade to strike down President Donald Trump's broad-based tariffs on most countries. On Wednesday, court ruled that Trump does not have the authority to impose tariffs on nearly every country using the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, usually referred to by the acronym IEEPA. The...
Defence minister says cost of Trump's proposed missile defence project still unknown
Defence Minister David McGuinty says that Canada still doesn't know what it would cost to join U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" missile defence program. On Tuesday, in a social media post, Trump said it would cost Canada $61 billion to join as a sovereign country but nothing at all if it became a U.S. state.
Defence minister says cost of Trump's proposed missile defence project still unknown
OTTAWA -- Defence Minister David McGuinty said that Canada still doesn't know what it would cost to join U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" missile defence program.
NDP will not be granted official party status: government House leader
Government House leader Steven MacKinnon says the NDP will not be granted official party status because the law says a party needs at least 12 seats to be recognized. The NDP was reduced to just seven seats in last month's election. Interim NDP Leader Don Davies has told The Canadian Press he spoke with the Prime Minister's Office about obtaining...
NDP will not be granted official party status: government House leader
OTTAWA -- Interim NDP Leader Don Davies said Monday the party will still play a "profoundly important role" in this Parliament, even though it won't be granted official party status.
CP NewsAlert: NDP will not be granted official party status: MacKinnon
OTTAWA -- Government House leader Steven MacKinnon says the NDP will not be granted official party status because the Parliament of Canada Act says a party needs at least 12 seats to be recognized.
Fewer international students adding to university budget challenges
OTTAWA -- Canadian universities are being forced to tighten their financial belts as they struggle with plummeting enrolment from international students who pay higher tuitions.
Conservatives hold onto Windsor riding by four votes after recount
OTTAWA -- Conservative Kathy Borrelli has won the Ontario riding of Windsor-Windsor--Tecumseh--Lake Shore after a judicial recount confirmed her victory today by just four votes.
Conservative MP launches petition to end temporary foreign worker program
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani has launched a petition to end the temporary foreign worker program. The petition says the temporary foreign worker program is a "large contributor" to an unsustainable level of immigration and claims the program is taking jobs away from Canadians and suppressing wages.
Conservative MP launches petition to end temporary foreign worker program
Ottawa--Conservative MP Jamil Jivani has launched a petition to end the temporary foreign worker program.
Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons from foreign minister
OTTAWA -- Israel's Ambassador in Canada met with senior officials from the foreign affairs ministry on Wednesday to discuss an incident in the West Bank that saw Israeli soldiers fire warning shots near a diplomatic tour that included four Canadians.
Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons from foreign minister
OTTAWA -- Israel's Ambassador in Canada met with senior officials from the foreign affairs ministry on Wednesday to discuss an incident in the West Bank that saw Israeli soldiers fire warning shots near a diplomatic tour that included four Canadians.
Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons from Anand
Israeli Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed says he met with senior officials from the foreign affairs ministry after Israeli soldiers fired warning shots near a diplomatic tour in the West Bank that included four Canadians.
Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons from foreign minister
OTTAWA -- Israeli Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed says he met with senior officials from the foreign affairs ministry yesterday after Israeli soldiers fired warning shots near a diplomatic tour in the West Bank that included four Canadians.
CP NewsAlert: Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons
OTTAWA -- Israeli Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed says he met with senior officials from the foreign affairs ministry after Israeli soldiers fired warning shots near a diplomatic tour in the West Bank that included four Canadians.
Prime Minister Mark Carney sworn in as MP for Ottawa riding of Nepean
Prime Minister Mark Carney has been officially sworn in as MP for the Ottawa riding of Nepean. Carney swore allegiance to King Charles in the ceremony, which took place on Parliament Hill this morning.
Prime Minister Mark Carney sworn in as MP for Ottawa riding of Nepean
Ottawa -- Prime Minister Mark Carney was officially sworn in as a member of Parliament Thursday, and will take his seat in the House of Commons for the first time on May 26.
Canada summons ambassador after Israeli army fires shots near 4 Canadian diplomats
OTTAWA -- Canada is summoning the Israeli ambassador to explain why Israel Defense Forces fired warning shots near a diplomatic tour in the West Bank on Wednesday.
Anand summons ambassador after Israeli army fires shots near 4 Canadian diplomats
OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said she is summoning the Israeli ambassador to explain why Israel Defense Forces fired warning shots near a diplomatic tour in the West Bank on Wednesday.