CP NewsAlert: Former Chretien chief of staff Eddie Goldenberg has died
OTTAWA -- Eddie Goldenberg, who served as chief of staff to former prime minister Jean Chretien has died at the age of 77.
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Former Chretien chief of staff Eddie Goldenberg has died
Eddie Goldenberg, who served as chief of staff to former prime minister Jean Chrétien, has died. A statement from Global Public Affairs CEO Randy Pettipas, where Goldenberg worked, says Goldenberg died "after a hard-fought battle with cancer." Originally from Montreal, Goldenberg was a lawyer by trade and spent a decade as a senior policy adviser for Chretien before ultimately being...
Former Chretien chief of staff Eddie Goldenberg has died
OTTAWA -- Eddie Goldenberg, who served as chief of staff to former prime minister Jean Chrétien, has died at the age of 77.
Carney, other NATO leaders gifted personalized revolvers by Turkish president
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney was gifted a personalized revolver and ammunition by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the conclusion of the NATO summit in Ankara.
Carney names his principal secretary and a Conservative MP to Senate
Prime Minister Mark Carney has named his principal secretary Tom Pitfield to the Senate, as he says he is dropping the non-partisan criteria for appointments to the upper chamber. Pitfield is one of four new appointments to the Senate announced Tuesday, the first Carney has made since he took office more than a year ago. Conservative MP Richard Martel is...
Carney names his principal secretary and a Conservative MP to Senate
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney has named his principal secretary Tom Pitfield to the Senate, as he says he is dropping the non-partisan criteria for appointments to the upper chamber.
CP NewsAlert: Carney names his principal secretary and a Conservative MP to Senate
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney has named his principal secretary Tom Pitfield to the Senate and says he is dropping the non-partisan criteria for appointments to the upper chamber.
Carney to meet with Premier Eby in Vancouver as Smith plans pipeline announcement
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Vancouver today, where he will meet with B.C. Premier David Eby and discuss major projects in the province.
Immigration department blames 'unclear' guidance for citizenship document recalls
OTTAWA -- The immigration department says unclear department guidance for both immigration officers and applicants on how to apply for citizenship-by-descent may have led to people being issued proofs of citizenship without sufficient evidence.
New Tory finance critic maintains Canada is in recession after front bench shakeup
The Conservatives have named a new critic to take on the Liberals' handling of the economy — but not a new strategy, as party stalwart Michael Chong maintained Tuesday the country is in a recession despite data suggesting the economy started growing again. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has named Chong, an Ontario MP, as the new finance critic in a...
New Tory finance critic maintains Canada is in recession after front bench shakeup
The Conservatives have named a new critic to take on the Liberals' handling of the economy — but not a new strategy, as party stalwart Michael Chong maintained Tuesday the country is in a recession despite data suggesting the economy started growing again.
Poilievre shuffles critic roles in Conservative caucus, moves Chong to finance
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has shuffled his front bench lineup and has named Ontario MP Michael Chong as the party's new finance critic. Chong, a veteran MP who served as the Conservative foreign affairs critic for the last six years, replaces Alberta MP Jasraj Hallan in finance. Hallan moves to the national revenue file. B.C. MP Aaron Gunn is taking...
Poilievre shuffles critic roles in Conservative caucus, moves Chong to finance
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has shuffled his front bench lineup and has named Ontario MP Michael Chong as the party's new finance critic.
PM Carney says 24 Sussex to be restored with fundraising campaign, design competition
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans Friday to restore the prime minister's residence at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa through a national design competition and fundraising campaign. The prime minister said the winning design proposal will be announced by Canada Day of next year. Carney said the heritage building is a "symbol of the nation" that has fallen into a...
PM Carney says 24 Sussex to be restored with fundraising campaign, design competition
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans Friday to restore the prime minister's residence at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa through a national design competition and fundraising campaign.
Carney says he and Trump discussed defence priorities, Arctic ahead of NATO summit
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about efforts to protect the Arctic ahead of their attendance at the NATO summit in Turkey in two weeks. Carney said the U.S. president called him Wednesday for a "long discussion" that involved other senior officials, including U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Carney said he and Trump...
Carney says six upcoming byelections will likely be spread out
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the six byelections to fill current and upcoming vacancies in the House of Commons won't likely be held all at the same time. Carney said in French he has not yet decided when the byelections will take place, but he does have to account for factors like the provincial election in Quebec, scheduled for Oct...
Carney says six upcoming byelections will likely be spread out
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says the six byelections to fill current and upcoming vacancies in the House of Commons won't likely be held all at the same time.
Carney, Trump discussed defence priorities, Arctic ahead of NATO summit
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about efforts to protect the Arctic ahead of their attendance at the NATO summit in Turkey next month.
Minister says 'something' happened to trigger order to surrender citizenship docs
OTTAWA -- Immigration Minister Lena Diab said she told her department to investigate when she became aware that "something" had happened to trigger a wave of citizenship document recalls.
Government targets Kingston for high-speed rail stop as skeptics raise concerns
The federal government wants another high-speed rail stop — making the would-be line less speedy. On Monday, Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon directed Alto to consider an additional stop in Kingston, Ont., in what would be a potential major change to the project — a move that drew swift criticism from opponents and raised questions about planning and costs. Coming on...
Government considering high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont.
OTTAWA -- Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon says he has directed Alto to consider a high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont.
IRCC pauses processing some citizenship by descent cases as department probes issues
OTTAWA -- The immigration department says it has temporarily paused the finalization of some new citizenship by descent applications after "a few dozen" people were told their issued citizenship certificates must be surrendered pending a review.
Groups launch constitutional challenge of Safe Third Country Agreement
OTTAWA -- Amnesty International and the Canadian Council for Refugees have filed a new Federal Court challenge of the constitutionality of a treaty with the U.S. that says refugees must claim asylum in whichever country they arrive in first.
Minister says 'lost Canadians' must prove link to Canada in each generation
Immigration Minister Lena Diab says having a Canadian ancestor does not guarantee someone is eligible for Canadian citizenship. Diab was pushed in question period Tuesday by Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner to state how many people got proof of citizenship under the new citizenship-by-descent law using inaccurate documents. An unknown number of people who received citizenship certificates under the...
Minister says 'lost Canadians' must prove link to Canada in each generation
OTTAWA -- Immigration Minister Lena Diab says having a Canadian ancestor does not guarantee someone is eligible for Canadian citizenship.
Communities report high demand for pilot offering permanent residency for rural jobs
OTTAWA -- A pilot immigration program to help rural communities find skilled workers for hard-to-fill jobs saw 800 people receive permanent residency in the first two months of this year -- and hundreds of applications are streaming in for a limited number of available spaces.
Critics say Canada's new immigration and border law puts LGBTQ+ people in danger
OTTAWA -- Earlier this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and MPs from other political parties came together to raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill.
Critics say Canada's new immigration and border law puts LGBTQ+ people in danger
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and MPs from other political parties came together to raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill. But an advocacy group that helps LGBTQ refugees come to Canada and the U.S says the federal government's new border law is putting people at risk of being sent back to countries where they face persecution. Devon...
United States asked for Gordie Howe Bridge opening to be delayed: Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge was delayed at the request of the United States -- but the issue is separate from negotiations on a critical continental trade pact. "At the request of the United States, we agreed to delay the opening and take the necessary time to resolve outstanding issues, a few...
United States asked for Gordie Howe Bridge opening to be delayed: Carney
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge was delayed at the request of the United States — but the issue is separate from negotiations on a critical continental trade pact.
Gordie Howe Bridge opening delayed to resolve 'outstanding issues': bridge authority
OTTAWA -- The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been delayed as the relationship between Canada and the United States continues to be upended by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Gordie Howe Bridge opening delayed to resolve 'outstanding issues': bridge authority
OTTAWA -- The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been delayed as the relationship between Canada and the United States continues to be upended by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Gordie Howe Bridge opening delayed to resolve 'outstanding issues': bridge authority
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been delayed as the relationship between Canada and the United States continues to be upended by U.S. President Donald Trump. The interim chief executive of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority said Thursday that Canada and the U.S. have agreed to a delay as the two countries attempt to "resolve any outstanding issues."...
Carney says 'no big drama' on Gordie Howe Bridge -- but opening may take a bit longer
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney insisted Wednesday there is "no big drama" surrounding the status of the Gordie Howe International Bridge -- but it may take longer to open than anticipated.
Carney says opening of Gordie Howe Bridge an important symbol of Canada-U.S. ties
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says it's good news that the Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit will get its official opening at the end of the week.
In first official speech, Gov. Gen. Arbour calls on Canadians to learn from diversity
Extreme polarization and consensus are dangerous and a better Canada can only be built through the "peaceful management" of our differences, Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour said Monday, in her first speech as the King's representative in Canada. The former Supreme Court justice said our ability to coexist peacefully, despite our differences, is critical to maintaining a lawful, rules-based society. "It...
Louise Arbour becomes Canada's 31st Governor General
Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour added the title of Governor General to her distinguished resume Monday in one of the most important ceremonies in Canadian democracy -- the act of naming a new representative for the King in Canada. Arbour, 79, replaces Mary Simon, who became Canada's first Indigenous viceregal in 2021. The official duties of a governor general...
Quick Quotes: How business, labour and others are reacting to Canada's AI strategy
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada's new artificial intelligence strategy Thursday and the document drew swift reactions from many different corners.
How high pandemic-period immigration papered over the cracks in Canada's economy
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that lower immigration under his government helps to explain why Canada's economy has declined for the last two quarters, pushing it into recession territory. While Carney has not said the word "recession" himself when asked about the decline -- and while economists citing broader economic indicators argue Canada is not in a true recession...
How high pandemic-period immigration papered over the cracks in Canada's economy
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that lower immigration under his government helps to explain why Canada's economy has declined for the last two quarters, pushing it into recession territory.
Stranded Palestinian students seeing visas processed after long wait
OTTAWA -- A spokesperson for Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Tuesday that expedited visa processing for 37 Gazan students and their families stranded in third countries is now underway.
NDP leader introduces bill that would require floor crossers to face voters first
OTTAWA -- NDP parliamentary leader Don Davies has introduced a private member's bill that would compel floor crossers to face their voters before switching parties.
Palestinian students stranded in third country seeing visas processed after long wait
OTTAWA -- A spokesperson for Immigration Minister Lena Diab says expedited visa processing for 37 Gazan students and their families stranded in a third country is underway.
Federal poll finds nearly half of Canadians think country takes 'too many immigrants'
OTTAWA -- A survey commissioned by the federal government late last year suggests nearly half of Canadians believe the country is admitting too many immigrants — but the share of respondents who think so has dropped since last year's polling.
Federal poll finds nearly half of Canadians think country takes 'too many immigrants'
OTTAWA -- A survey commissioned by the federal government late last year suggests nearly half of Canadians believe the country is admitting too many immigrants -- but the share of respondents who think so has dropped since last year's polling.
Federal poll finds nearly half of Canadians think country takes 'too many immigrants'
A survey commissioned by the federal government late last year suggests nearly half of Canadians believe the country is admitting too many immigrants — but the share of respondents who think so has dropped since last year's polling. The survey found 47 per cent of respondents believe "too many" immigrants are coming to Canada, while 38 per cent say "about...
Immigration lawyers say automation is partly driving a massive Federal Court backlog
OTTAWA -- The number of immigration cases being brought to Federal Court has more than quadrupled since 2020 -- and some immigration lawyers are linking the surge in part to the federal government's use of artificial intelligence and automation to clear visa application backlogs.
Immigration lawyers say automation is partly driving a massive Federal Court backlog
The number of immigration cases being brought to Federal Court has more than quadrupled since 2020 -- and some immigration lawyers are linking the surge in part to the federal government's use of artificial intelligence and automation to clear visa application backlogs. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada insists that technology is not to blame and that multiple factors are driving...
Poilievre says Carney's policies to blame for Canada dipping into recession territory
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney's policies are to blame for Canada entering recession territory. Statistics Canada says the economy contracted slightly for the second quarter in a row to start the year, a benchmark some economists consider a technical recession. Poilievre says there's nothing technical about rising rates of mortgage delinquency, increased food bank usage and...
Poilievre says Carney's policies to blame for Canada dipping into recession territory
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is blaming Prime Minister Mark Carney's policies for Canada entering recession territory.
More than 24,000 immigration documents could be suspended by Ebola border measures
OTTAWA -- The immigration department says more than 24,000 travel documents could be suspended by the government's measures to keep Ebola out of Canada.
Carney points to Brexit, warns Alberta separation push could be 'dangerous bluff'
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday the Alberta referendum on separation could be a "dangerous bluff," while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith cautioned this is a decision for Albertans to make, not the federal government. Carney, who was the governor of the Bank of England during and immediately after the Brexit referendum campaign, warned that people in the United Kingdom are...
Carney points to Brexit, warns Alberta separation push could be 'dangerous bluff'
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday the Alberta referendum on separation could be a "dangerous bluff," while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith cautioned this is a decision for Albertans to make, not the federal government.
Highest proportion of people since 2017 say Canada is on the right track: poll
The number of Canadians who believe the country is heading in the right direction has hit its highest percentage since 2017, according to a new poll from Abacus Data. The poll published Sunday, which can't be assigned a margin of error because it was conducted online, said 47 per cent of people believe Canada is heading in the right direction...
Highest proportion of people since 2017 say Canada is on the right track: poll
OTTAWA -- The number of Canadians who believe the country is heading in the right direction has hit its highest percentage since 2017, according to a new poll from Abacus Data.
Carney welcomes World Cup to Ottawa as Canada prepares to host matches next month
Prime Minister Mark Carney may have been the first Canadian to ever hoist the FIFA World Cup trophy — an honour typically reserved for tournament winners — as he welcomed FIFA president Gianni Infantino to Ottawa Sunday. Canada is preparing to co-host the 2026 edition of the World Cup tournament with the United States and Mexico. Carney said in his...
Carney welcomes World Cup to Ottawa as Canada prepares to host matches next month
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney may have been the first Canadian to ever hoist the FIFA World Cup trophy — an honour typically reserved for tournament winners — as he welcomed FIFA president Gianni Infantino to Ottawa Sunday.
Poilievre says all Conservatives will campaign for Alberta to stay part of Canada
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he and all Conservative MPs will press for Alberta to remain part of Canada in any separation referendum campaign in the province. "I'm a strong Canadian federalist, a proud Albertan and a proud Canadian. I want a strong Alberta within a united Canada, and all Conservatives will be campaigning for Canadian unity in Alberta," Poilievre...
Poilievre says all Conservatives will campaign for Alberta to stay part of Canada
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he and all Conservative MPs will press for Alberta to remain part of Canada in any separation referendum campaign in the province.