The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada's 2nd-worst on record
OTTAWA -- The area burned by wildfires so far this season is the second-largest on record in Canada, according to government data.
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Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says
OTTAWA -- Ottawa's efforts to prepare the country for the impacts of climate change have stumbled out of the gate, Canada's environment commissioner said Tuesday.
Ottawa's plan to 'fast-track' infrastructure doesn't go far enough: Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the government's plan to circumvent the Impact Assessment Act to speed up key infrastructure projects doesn't go far enough. Taking questions from reporters in Ottawa today, Poilievre wouldn't say whether his party will support the bill without reading it first. The government is developing a "national interest" bill to fast-track nation-building projects with a streamlined...
Ottawa's plan to 'fast-track' infrastructure doesn't go far enough: Poilievre
OTTAWA -- As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre argues the government's plan to speed up key infrastructure projects doesn't go far enough, some Indigenous leaders are accusing Ottawa of not giving them enough time to weigh in.
Ottawa tabling bill to skirt impact assessment law for 'national interest' projects
The federal government is developing a "national interest" bill to fast-track nation-building projects with a streamlined regulatory approval process as a substitute for reviews under the Impact Assessment Act. A briefing document obtained by The Canadian Press indicates the legislation would lay out the criteria to decide if a project is in the national interest. Once that's decided, a single...
Ottawa tabling bill to skirt impact assessment law for 'national interest' projects
OTTAWA -- The federal government is developing a "national interest" bill to fast-track nation-building projects with a streamlined regulatory approval process as a substitute for reviews under the Impact Assessment Act.
Carney grilled on U.S. tariffs in his first question period in House of Commons
Prime Minister Mark Carney fielded questions about the trade war with the United States and his decision to delay the federal budget to the fall as he faced his first ever grilling in question period in the House of Commons Wednesday. Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer welcomed Carney to the House before launching into a question about Canada's response to...
Carney grilled on U.S. tariffs in his first question period in House of Commons
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney fielded questions about the trade war with the United States and his decision to delay the federal budget to the fall as he faced his first question period grilling in the House of Commons Wednesday.
'Never going to happen': Ministers push back as Trump revives talk of annexing Canada
Ottawa -- Canada's sovereignty was front and centre as federal ministers fielded questions about U.S. President Donald Trump's latest talk of annexation ahead of the first post-election question period in the House of Commons.
Government moves to purge consumer carbon pricing from law
OTTAWA -- The federal government has moved to purge consumer carbon pricing from law, effectively putting an end to what was once the keystone of the Liberals' climate policy.
Carney meets Pope Leo XIV following inaugural mass at the Vatican
Prime Minister Mark Carney had a brief audience with Pope Leo XIV Sunday afternoon at the Vatican following the pontiff's inaugural mass in St. Peter's Square. Carney was seated in the second row with his wife Diana for the mass, in a section amongst other world leaders and heads of state. The prime minister, who is a devout Catholic, was...
Liberal government to table federal budget this fall, PM Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday the Liberal government will present a federal budget in the fall, allowing time for clarity on some key economic and fiscal issues to emerge. Speaking to reporters Sunday in Rome, Carney defended his government's decision not to deliver a budget this spring, saying there is little value in rushing the process. Carney noted a...
Liberal government to table federal budget this fall, PM Carney says
ROME -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday the Liberal government will present a federal budget in the fall, allowing time for clarity on some key economic and fiscal issues to emerge.
Carney meets Pope Leo XIV following inaugural mass at the Vatican
ROME -- Prime Minister Mark Carney had a brief audience with Pope Leo XIV Sunday afternoon at the Vatican following the pontiff's inaugural mass in St. Peter's Square.
Carney leads Canadian delegation to the Vatican for Pope's inaugural mass
Prime Minister Mark Carney is at the Vatican today, leading a Canadian delegation attending the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV. Carney, a devout Catholic, will be among a number of world leaders and heads of state in attendance who will all have a brief meeting with the pontiff inside Saint Peter's Basilica after the mass. Carney met a number...
Carney leads Canadian delegation to the Vatican for Pope's inaugural mass
ROME -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is at the Vatican today, leading a Canadian delegation attending the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV.
Carney reaffirms Canadian support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskyy
Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed Canada's "steadfast and unwavering support" for Ukraine in his first meeting with the country's president on Saturday in Rome. His meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy was one of several sitdowns with world leaders taking place in the Italian capital, where Carney -- a devout Catholic -- has travelled to attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo...
Carney reaffirms Canadian support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskyy
ROME -- Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed Canada's "steadfast and unwavering support" for Ukraine in his first meeting with the country's president on Saturday in Rome.
Carney reaffirms Canadian support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskyy
ROME -- Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed Canada's "steadfast and unwavering support" for Ukraine in his first meeting with the country's president on Saturday in Rome.
Carney reaffirms Canadian support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskyy
ROME -- Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed Canada's "steadfast and unwavering support" for Ukraine in his first meeting with the country's president on Saturday in Rome.
Carney wheels up to Rome ahead of Pope's inaugural mass
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is flying to Italy, where he is set to attend Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass on Sunday.
Carney wheels up to Italy for Pope's inaugural mass
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is flying to Italy, where he is set to attend Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass on Sunday.
Carney travelling to Rome to join other world leaders at Pope's inaugural mass
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to depart Canada Friday night for his first official trip to the Vatican where he will attend the inaugural mass for Pope Leo XIV on Sunday.
Carney travelling to Rome today, will be among world leaders at Pope's inaugural mass
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is flying to Rome today to attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday.
Nunavut election result not validated as ballot box held up in cargo by blizzard
OTTAWA -- The federal election result in Nunavut still has not been validated by Elections Canada, because one final ballot box has been delayed by a blizzard.
Bloc Quebecois to challenge Terrebonne election result in court
OTTAWA -- The Bloc Quebecois will launch a legal challenge of the controversial election result in the federal riding of Terrebonne.
Canada must maximize use of existing pipelines before building more, minister says
OTTAWA -- Canadian Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault said Wednesday Canada needs to maximize its use of existing pipelines before building more -- a day after Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated an openness to new pipeline construction.
Carney needs to 'pick a lane' on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says
Climate activists and energy leaders say Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to make some hard choices on whether to bolster the country's oil and gas sector as means of achieving economic stability. Throughout the election campaign, Carney signalled an openness to building more pipelines in Canada and promised to cut approval times to get projects built faster. He also...
Carney needs to 'pick a lane' on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says
OTTAWA -- Climate activists and energy leaders say Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to make some hard choices on whether to bolster the country's oil and gas sector as means of achieving economic stability.
CEOs call on Carney to 'take action' to support domestic energy sector
Canada's energy CEOs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to scrap the emissions cap on oil and gas producers and repeal industrial carbon pricing to help bolster the industry. Thirty-eight CEOs of Canadian energy companies signed a letter congratulating Carney on his election win and pitching policy measures they say would help the prime minister make good on his...
CEOs call on Carney to 'take action' to support domestic energy sector
OTTAWA -- Canada's energy CEOs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to scrap the emissions cap on oil and gas producers and repeal industrial carbon pricing to help bolster the industry.
Newly elected MPs start parliamentary orientation sessions on days in Ottawa
OTTAWA -- Sima Acan took a seat Monday afternoon inside a room with 14 of her rookie colleagues for the first of a flurry of orientation sessions for her new job as a member of Parliament.
Trump says 'highly unlikely' U.S. ever uses military force to annex Canada
OTTAWA -- U.S. President Donald Trump says it is "highly unlikely" the United States would ever use military force to annex Canada.
Carney's spring to-do list includes Trump and trade barriers
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday held his first news conference since his Liberals won a minority government mandate in Monday's election.
Jonathan Pedneault resigns as Green Party co-leader after party took only one seat
OTTAWA -- Jonathan Pedneault has resigned as co-leader of the Green Party after acknowledging the "disappointing" outcome for the party in Monday's election.
Carney, Poilievre align on pipelines as Trump and trade loom over French debate
OTTAWA -- Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre aligned on support for new oil and gas pipelines as a matter of national security during the French language election debate Wednesday night.
Debate begins with party leaders laying out how they intend to negotiate with Trump
OTTAWA -- As the French language election debate got underway Wednesday night, the four main federal party leaders were asked to lay out policy priorities that have nothing with the United States.
Carney, Poilievre to meet face-to-face as party leaders square off in first debate
OTTAWA -- Liberal Leader Mark Carney's French language skills will be put to the test, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will seek to turn his numbers around, when the five main federal party leaders square off in Montreal tonight in the first of two debates ahead of election day on April 28.
As federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Carney to seek seat in Nepean
OTTAWA -- When the federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Mark Carney will be seeking a seat as a Liberal MP in the House of Commons to represent the Ottawa riding of Nepean.
CP NewsAlert: Carney to run in Ottawa riding of Nepean
OTTAWA -- Mark Carney will seek election as a Liberal MP in the House of Commons in the Ottawa riding of Nepean.
Carney to run in Ottawa riding of Nepean
OTTAWA -- Mark Carney will seek election as a Liberal MP in the House of Commons in the Ottawa riding of Nepean.
Election day will be April 28 as Carney poised to launch spring election
OTTAWA -- Canadians will head to the polls on April 28.
Election day will be April 28 as Carney poised to launch spring election
Canadians will head to the polls on April 28. A Liberal source with knowledge of the plan confirmed that Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to ask Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament on Sunday and call for an early election. Canada's main federal parties shifted into campaign mode Saturday, spending the day gearing up for the official race...
Carney keeping emissions cap on oil and gas, but focusing on investing in green tech
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Friday that his government would keep the emissions cap on oil and gas production in place if elected -- but would fast-track investments in carbon capture to meet those emissions targets. Speaking to reporters in Ottawa Friday after the first ministers meeting, Carney was asked to clarify his stance on the issue after appearing to...
Carney keeping emissions cap on oil and gas, but focusing on investing in green tech
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Friday that his government would keep the emissions cap on oil and gas production in place if elected -- but would fast-track investments in carbon capture to meet those emissions targets.
Randy Boissonnault announced he will not run in upcoming election
OTTAWA -- Former cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault says he will not run again in the upcoming election.
Prime Minister Mark Carney expected to call a federal election on Sunday
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to launch a federal election campaign Sunday and send Canadians to the polls as soon as April 28.
Mark Carney will maintain oil and gas emissions cap, environment minister says
OTTAWA -- A Mark Carney government will maintain the cap on emissions from the production of oil and gas, Environment Minister Terry Duguid said in a recent interview.
Prime Minister Mark Carney expected to call federal election on Sunday
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to launch a federal election campaign on Sunday and send Canadians to the polls as soon as April 28.
Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney pledges temporary cap on immigration
Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney says he would cap immigration until it returns to sustainable, pre-pandemic trendlines. Carney's campaign has released policy documents that flesh out his economic and housing plans ahead of the first leadership debate tonight in Montreal.
Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney pledges temporary cap on immigration
OTTAWA -- Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney says he would cap immigration until it returns to sustainable, pre-pandemic trendlines.
Liberal leadership hopefuls square off tonight in first debate
The candidates in the race to be the next leader of the Liberal Party of Canada will square off tonight in the first of two live debates. With just two weeks left until the winner is announced and two days until voting begins, the two events are the only chance Liberal supporters will have to see the candidates together. Former...
Liberal leadership hopefuls square off tonight in first debate
OTTAWA -- The candidates in the race to be the next leader of the Liberal Party of Canada will square off tonight in the first of two live debates.
Inuit call on PM to step in as child funding program approaches March end date
OTTAWA -- The head of Canada's national Inuit organization is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step in to save a program that helps fund services for Inuit kids.
Economists more confident in Bank of Canada rate hold as inflation ticks up to 1.9%
OTTAWA -- Economists are more confident the Bank of Canada might pause its interest rate cuts next month -- tariffs notwithstanding -- as Canada's annual inflation rate ticked back up in January.
Inflation ticks back up to 1.9% in January after rise in gas prices
OTTAWA -- Canada's annual inflation rate ticked back up in January to 1.9 per cent, Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday.
Little change expected in January inflation as GST break tamps down spending totals
OTTAWA -- Economists expect little movement in Canada's inflation numbers, if any, when January data is released this week, though the underlying change in prices will be clouded by a full month of the government's GST break.
Carney vows to kill consumer carbon pricing, shift to green incentives
Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is backing away from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's consumer carbon pricing regime but will keep industrial pricing in place. Carney said the country has become divided over the policy because Canadians have been fed "misinformation" by Conservative Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre.
Carney vows to kill consumer carbon pricing, shift to green incentives
OTTAWA -- Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is backing away from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's consumer carbon pricing regime but will keep industrial pricing in place.
Ottawa revamps disaster relief program with new focus on mitigation, rebuilding
OTTAWA -- The federal government is overhauling the way it reimburses provinces and territories after natural disasters, with a new focus on funding rebuilding efforts that try to prevent the same level of destruction in a future disaster.