Stelco to recall 175 laid-off workers in Hamilton, Ont., on Dec. 1
HAMILTON -- Stelco is recalling 175 temporarily laid off workers as it plans to restart its Hamilton, Ont., finishing operations on Dec. 1.
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Alberta reducing need for sciences, humanities courses to graduate high school
CALGARY -- High school students in Alberta will soon be allowed to graduate with fewer math, science and humanities courses under their belts.
Confining kids in lockers as punishment 'unacceptable': Quebec education minister
QUEBEC -- Quebec Education Minister Joel Arseneau is speaking out about school personnel who allegedly confined unruly children in a locker north of Montreal.
Alto casts doubt on new study released by Quebec farmers group
MONTREAL -- The Crown corporation behind a proposed high-speed train between Quebec City and Toronto says a new study proposing a cheaper and slower alternative is not as simple as it sounds.
Tretiak says Russia will seek compensation if barred from world juniors in Alberta
MOSCOW -- Russian hockey federation president Vladislav Tretiak is threatening to seek compensation from Canada and push for the relocation or cancellation of next month's world junior championship in Alberta if Russia is barred from competing.
Doerkson calls for halt to Massey Tunnel replacement until options finalized
British Columbia's premier-designate is calling on the outgoing New Democrat provincial government to halt work on a Massey Tunnel replacement that would not support switching to a bridge option that he promised ahead of last month's election.
Alberta expanding use of AI technology that speeds up MRIs after successful pilot
EDMONTON -- The Alberta government says it will spend $14 million on artificial intelligence technology that speeds up the MRI testing process.
Photo Gallery: Remembrance Day ceremonies across Canada
Canadians across the country are reflecting on the sacrifices and service of Canadian Armed Forces members today as they mark Remembrance Day.
CFB Wainwright victims 'in our thoughts' this Remembrance Day, Carney says
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canadians will bow their heads Wednesday to honour those who served and sacrificed for their country as they gather across the country to mark Remembrance Day.
The Latest: Canadians gather to mark Remembrance Day
OTTAWA -- Canadians across the country will pause at 11 a.m. to reflect on the sacrifices and service of Canadian Armed Forces members to mark Remembrance Day.
Canadians gather for Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country
OTTAWA -- Canadians across the country are gathering today to reflect on the legacy of war and remember the men and women who served and died defending this country.
A timeline of Stellantis' assembly plant in Brampton, Ont.
Stellantis has officially signed an agreement with defence contractor Roshel to sell its Brampton, Ont., assembly plant that has been idle for years.
Dresden keeps up landfill battle as project seeks Ontario approvals
A southwestern Ontario town is pushing back on the latest step to advance a controversial landfill and transfer station project, as Premier Doug Ford's government ramps up a search for garbage space.
Ottawa says 4,306 Canadian veterans of Second World War, Korea still alive today
OTTAWA -- The number of living Canadian veterans of the Second World War and the Korean War has fallen sharply since Remembrance Day last year.
Saskatchewan introduces MAID legislation reflecting federal rules
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's government has introduced legislation to regulate medical assistance in dying.
Alberta First Nation claims B.C. hydroelectric projects violate treaty rights
VANCOUVER -- The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in Alberta is suing the British Columbia and federal governments and BC Hydro, alleging that provincial dam projects were built without regard for their rights, culture and way of life.
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt unveils plan to grow exports outside the U.S.
FREDERICTON -- The New Brunswick government wants to expand the amount of exports it sends to markets outside the United States by almost 16 per cent by 2030.
Ormstown mayor calls for more police after string of fires
MONTREAL -- The mayor of Ormstown says he is demanding more police resources after a series of suspected arsons targeting restaurants in the small municipality southwest of Montreal.
B.C. Conservative strategist Angelo Isidorou gets key post in Doerkson's office
VICTORIA -- One of the architects of the rise of the British Columbia Conservatives from political obscurity to power in the province has been named to a senior position in premier-designate Lorne Doerkson's office.
B.C. Conservatives gain a seat in final election count
VICTORIA -- The B.C. Conservatives have gained another seat after the final count of votes in the October provincial election.
Quebec immigration minister 'shocked' by more than 100 cases of alleged fraud
QUEBEC -- Quebec Immigration Minister Catherine Gentilcore says she is "deeply shocked" by alleged fraud incidents uncovered by the province's anti-corruption agency.
Military recovers unexploded shell along banks of St. Lawrence River
NICOLET -- Quebec police say the military has recovered an unexploded shell along the banks of the St. Lawrence River near Trois-Rivieres, Que.
Funeral today for B.C. soldier killed in CFB Wainwright fire
VANCOUVER -- The funeral for one of the four Canadian soldiers killed in a fire at a military base in Alberta is today in Vancouver.
Avian flu detected in B.C. poultry flock for first time this season
CHILLIWACK -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced the first detection of avian flu in a commercial poultry flock in British Columbia this season.
Saskatchewan's government to participate in Ottawa's mega deduction tax program
SASKATOON -- Saskatchewan's finance minister says his province plans to participate in the federal government's new mega deduction tax program.
Police officers 'must have the public's trust,' says Quebec security minister
MONTREAL -- Quebec's newly minted internal security minister touted the importance of public trust as he waded into a scandal that has rocked Montreal police.
Champagne, Carney travelling across country to sell federal budget to Canadians
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet ministers fanned out across the country Friday to sell Canadians on their latest federal budget — while the Conservatives sought to portray the document as a costly spending binge.
Federal budget promises support for CFB Wainwright soldiers, families after fire
WAINWRIGHT -- The federal budget is committing help for those affected by last month's deadly fire on an Alberta military base.
QuickQuotes: Politicians, business leaders, unions react to 2026 federal budget
OTTAWA -- The Liberal government has tabled Budget 2026 featuring tax changes, cultural supports and billions of dollars aimed at stoking investment and economic sovereignty.
CanCon, espionage and Trudeau's archives: Highlights from the 2026 federal budget
OTTAWA -- The federal government has tabled the 2026 budget proposing $142.1 billion in new spending and projecting a steady decline in the deficit.
Man accused of killing CRA employee in Montreal has died, coroner says
MONTREAL -- A man who was charged with killing a Canada Revenue Agency employee as she worked from home in Montreal in September has died in custody.
Elections BC to begin final vote count with race still close in some ridings
Elections BC says it will begin the final count for last month's provincial election on Friday, with about 150,000 mail-in ballots being tallied after the vote that was convincingly won by the B.C. Conservatives.
Alberta's governing UCP endorses proposed riding map NDP says is rigged
EDMONTON -- Alberta's governing United Conservatives have officially endorsed changes to provincial riding boundaries that the Opposition NDP says are rigged to help the UCP win the next election.
Bill to grant wartime service recognition to Afghan, Gulf veterans wins support
OTTAWA -- Members of Parliament say they have all-party support to speed through a bill to grant wartime service recognition to veterans of modern conflicts like Afghanistan.
Motorcade for B.C. soldier Aidan Goulding, killed in Wainwright fire
RICHMOND -- The remains of a soldier killed in the grass fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta last month are set to return to British Columbia today.
Saskatchewan soldier killed in CFB Wainwright fire remembered at funeral
PRINCE ALBERT -- Hundreds of Canadian military personnel stood at attention and saluted as a flag-draped casket carrying Pte. Shaun Farrell was escorted into the armoury in Prince Albert, Sask.
Will Ontario end seasonal time changes? Ford says he's 'easy going'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he's "very open" to discussions with the new Quebec premier on whether to keep up seasonal time changes.
Budget 2026 is about giving Canada a 'strong footing': Champagne
MONTREAL -- Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Thursday's federal budget is about giving Canada a "strong footing" to navigate a more volatile world.
Canada dismisses fears of international blowback over Russian world junior hockey ban
OTTAWA -- Canada's secretary of state for sport dismissed concerns Wednesday that barring Russian players from next month's world junior hockey championship in Alberta could hurt the country's chances of hosting future international events, including the Olympics.
Alberta bill to limit institutional speech, comments from post-secondary schools
EDMONTON -- Alberta has introduced legislation to restrict post-secondary schools from being able to publicly weigh in on social and political issues.
Case against Halifax man accused of threatening to bomb U.S. consulate delayed again
HALIFAX -- The case of a man accused of threatening to bomb the U.S. Consulate in Halifax has been pushed to later this month after his lawyer asked for more time to review additional charges recently filed against her client.
Ottawa targeting small business tax troubles in upcoming budget: Champagne
TORONTO -- Thursday's federal budget will look to make life easier for Canada's small- and medium-sized businesses, says Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.
Alberta's contentious new riding boundary map to be presented in legislature
EDMONTON -- Alberta's hotly debated new electoral riding boundaries are set to be made public today in the legislature.
Federal budget is about 'changing Canada's growth model,' finance minister says
TORONTO -- The federal budget to be tabled on Thursday will be about "changing Canada's growth model," Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Monday.
Alberta minister rejects election agency's suggestion to delay 2027 provincial vote
EDMONTON -- Alberta's government has shut down a suggestion to postpone the next provincial election from the agency that is overseeing the vote.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon to meet with Mark Carney after Canada-EU summit tension
MONTREAL -- Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has agreed to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney before the Francophonie Summit in November.
Brian Mulroney doc takes home $25,000 prize at Windsor film fest
WINDSOR -- A satirical documentary about a former prime minister's rise to power has claimed a top prize at the Windsor International Film Festival.
Veteran who lost daughter in military training exercise named Silver Cross Mother
A veteran whose daughter died during a military training exercise in 2002 has been named the 2026 National Silver Cross Mother.
Poilievre lays out demands ahead of budget, includes call to cut wasteful spending
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing for the federal government to eliminate all federal taxes on diesel until Canada Day, part of a list of demands ahead of the budget being tabled on Thursday.
Elections Alberta recommends 2027 vote be delayed as gerrymandering accusations fly
EDMONTON -- Elections Alberta says it has two recommendations on how to deal with the province's next general vote ahead of a contentious report about new electoral boundaries being released to the public Monday.
'Associate' EU membership for Canada not a 'short-term' project: expert
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney has laid out a timeline that would see Canada sign an agreement on a new partnership with the European Union in the next seven months, if all goes well.
Nova Scotia, school support workers reach tentative deal
HALIFAX -- The Nova Scotia government and a union representing more than 5,000 school support workers have reached a tentative deal ahead of a Monday deadline.
Alberta government reducing education property taxes in 2027 after previous hikes
CALGARY -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is reducing education property taxes starting next year after it brought in successive hikes for ratepayers.
OpenAI challenging B.C. privacy order for details of Tumbler Ridge shooting
VICTORIA -- The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia says artificial intelligence company OpenAI is challenging an order to produce documents related to the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
Ottawa posts $5.36B deficit for first five months of 2026-27 fiscal year
OTTAWA -- The federal government posted a deficit of $5.36 billion for the first five months of its 2026-27 fiscal year.
Nova Scotia school support workers set to strike Monday as contract talks founder
HALIFAX -- The union that represents school support workers across Nova Scotia says it will file a strike notice committing its members to walking off the job on Monday morning.
CIBC names former finance minister Bill Morneau as next board chair
TORONTO -- CIBC is naming former federal finance minister Bill Morneau as the next chair of its board of directors.
Canada still reviewing F-35 purchase after RCAF received its first jets: minister
OTTAWA -- Defence Minister David McGuinty says the federal government's planned purchase of 88 F-35 stealth fighters remains under review, even after the military received its first two F-35s in recent days.
Carney says Cleveland-Cliffs must honour Stelco commitments amid layoff dispute
Prime Minister Mark Carney said it would be a mistake for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. to fail to honour the commitments it made when it bought Stelco.
N.S. university teachers association says premier is using political intimidation
HALIFAX -- An association representing university teachers in Nova Scotia is accusing Premier Tim Houston of political intimidation after his office complained to a Toronto professor who had commented on a proposed artificial intelligence data centre.