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Alexandre Boulerice, the lone Quebec NDP MP, set to give up seat to run provincially
OTTAWA -- The only NDP MP from Quebec will be announcing his plan to leave Parliament and run provincially for the Quebec solidaire as early as Sunday.
Premier Scott Moe receives nomination, to lead Saskatchewan Party in 2028 election
SHELLBROOK -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has been officially nominated by his party to run in the next election.
Legal clinic says $8.6 million in federal spending could help tackle systemic racism
MONTREAL -- Lawyers at a legal clinic operating in a low income neighbourhood in Montreal say that millions of dollars in federal grants will soon flow through into Black communities across the country to help them tackle systemic racism.
Newfoundland axes unpopular U.K. soccer sponsorship. Was it really so bad?
ST. JOHN'S -- The Newfoundland and Labrador government's unorthodox sponsorship of a fourth-tier soccer team in England is over, but not all marketers agree it deserved widespread scorn.
N.S. premier says he'd use a woods ban as a wildfire precaution again if necessary
HALIFAX -- The premier of Nova Scotia says if there were a repeat of last year's dangerous wildfire season, he would consider banning access to the woods again.
A 30th N.S. long-term care home, about 3,000 total workers, join ongoing strike
HALIFAX -- A 30th Nova Scotia long term care home is joining an ongoing strike that began 11 days ago.
Federal government reports $25.5B deficit for its April-to-February period
OTTAWA -- The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $25.5 billion for the April-to-February period of its 2025-26 fiscal year.
Government approves Enbridge's Sunrise natural gas pipeline expansion project
CALGARY -- Federal Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson says the government has approved Enbridge Inc.'s $4-billion Sunrise project in B.C.
Outcry over Newfoundland minister's use of AI results in tears in the legislature
ST. JOHN'S -- A cabinet minister in Newfoundland and Labrador broke down in tears in the legislature after days of uproar over her use of artificial intelligence in a social media post.
'Alberta Time': Bill tabled to ditch clock changes, keep daylight time all year
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government introduced on Thursday proposed legislation that would see the province abandon clock changes and remain on daylight time year-round.
Carney unveils new housing projects in his own riding of Nepean
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is in his own riding of Nepean today to announce new federal housing investments.
In the news today: Extortion schemes, Alberta referendum, Lapu Lapu anniversary
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B.C. premier asks for prayers for MLA Joan Phillip, saying she is 'very ill'
VICTORIA -- British Columbia Premier David Eby says New Democrat member of the legislature Joan Phillip is "very ill" and her colleagues are "all praying for her."
Toronto moves to ditch plan to charge $10 fee for World Cup fan festival
TORONTO -- Toronto is moving to ditch its plan to charge a $10 fee for its World Cup fan festival, with city council set to vote on a proposal that would ensure the majority of tickets for the event are offered free of charge.
Some residents with medical needs are being taken out of Peguis First Nation
PEGUIS -- Some residents with medical needs were being taken out of Peguis First Nation on Tuesday in advance of anticipated flooding that could wash out roads and threaten more than 200 homes.
Sudbury declares state of emergency as water levels rise, flood warning issued
SUDBURY -- The City of Greater Sudbury has declared a state of emergency as it grapples with rising water levels and braces for more flooding in the coming days.
Quebec Premier Christine Frechette leans on experience in pre-election cabinet
QUEBEC -- Newly minted Quebec Premier Christine Frechette has unveiled a cabinet that leans on experienced ministers, opting for stability instead of a shakeup as her government heads into a pre-election period.
Lionel Desmond inquiry: N.S. opposition wants transparency on government progress
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia opposition parties say the government lacks transparency surrounding its work implementing recommendations from an inquiry into a former soldier who killed his family and himself in 2017.
Alberta's 'Forever Canadian' petitioner says UCP making 'sham' of democratic process
EDMONTON -- The former politician who gathered more than 456,000 signatures to keep Alberta in Canada says he watched first-hand Tuesday as the legislature committee tasked with a review continued to strangle the democratic process.
High-speed rail pitch draws high levels of support and opposition: poll
OTTAWA -- A new poll suggests the proposed Alto high-speed railway is both the most-supported and the most-opposed item on the federal government's list of major projects.
Some people with medical needs are being taken out of Peguis First Nation
PEGUIS -- Some residents with medical needs are being taken out of Peguis First Nation in advance of anticipated flooding.
N.W.T. to follow Alberta in ditching clock changes, adopting permanent daylight time
YELLOWKNIFE -- Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson says the territory will follow Alberta's lead in ditching twice-a-year clock changes.
Some 600 people sign open letter calling for new Quebec law to prevent femicides
MONTREAL -- Hundreds of people have joined a Quebec politician in calling for stronger measures to prevent femicides.
Shooting at Mexico pyramids that killed Canadian tourist was planned: officials
MEXICO CITY -- The Mexican government says the shooting at an iconic pyramids site that killed a Canadian tourist was planned.
CP NewsAlert: Shooting at Mexico pyramids that killed Canadian was planned: officials
MEXICO CITY -- The Mexican government says the shooting at an iconic pyramids site, which killed a Canadian tourist Monday, was planned and the gunman had literature related to the deadly Columbine High School shooting in the U.S.
Shooting at Mexico pyramids that killed Canadian tourist was planned: officials
MEXICO CITY -- The Mexican government says the shooting at an iconic pyramids site that killed a Canadian tourist was planned.
Legislature committee to discuss petition opposing Alberta separation
EDMONTON -- The former politician behind a citizen-led petition affirming that Alberta should remain part of Canada is attending the first meeting of a legislature committee tasked with its review.
Quebec Premier Christine Frechette to announce new cabinet today
QUEBEC -- Quebec's new Premier Christine Frechette is set to announce her cabinet today.
Canadian tourist killed, another injured after gunman opens fire at Mexico pyramids
MEXICO CITY -- An armed man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire Monday, leaving one Canadian tourist dead and another among the injured at the archeological site an hour north of Mexico's capital, authorities said.
Gunman at pyramids north of Mexico City kills Canadian tourist, injures 6 others
MEXICO CITY -- A man with a gun opened fire Monday at the historic Teotihuacan pyramids, killing one Canadian tourist and injuring six other people at the site an hour north of Mexico's capital, the Mexican government said.
Manitoba's former chief psychiatrist applies for court challenge of detention law
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba is defending its law allowing 72-hour detention of people high on methamphetamines and other drugs, as its former chief psychiatrist applies for a court challenge.
Ex-Mountie pleads not guilty to offence under Canada's Security of Information Act
VANCOUVER -- A former Mountie has pleaded not guilty to a charge under Canada's Security of Information Act as his trial gets underway in British Columbia Supreme Court.
In the news today: Gas tax pause, Canada Post voting begins, Mary Simon visits UN
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Alberta government meeting with grocers to address food affordability: minister
EDMONTON -- Alberta's government says it's meeting with some of Canada's largest grocers to address food affordability in the province.
Danielle Smith defends upcoming government motion to reassess riding boundaries
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her government's upcoming motion that, if passed, will establish a new commission to take another shot at redrawing provincial riding boundaries.
Carney lands on Time's most influential people list for 2026
Perhaps it was the widely cited speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, or maybe a so-called George Clooney-like swagger.
Nova Scotia's provincewide ban on entering the woods was unreasonable, court rules
HALIFAX -- A Nova Scotia judge has ruled the province's decision last year to ban most people from entering the woods to prevent wildfires during an extreme drought was unreasonable.
RCMP apologizes for planning N.S. training exercise on anniversary of mass shooting
HALIFAX -- Canada's top Mountie is apologizing for the RCMP's decision to send officers to train in an area of Nova Scotia where residents are preparing to mark the sixth anniversary of the worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history.
Kelowna, B.C., allowed to opt out of short-term rental rules this summer
KELOWNA -- The Okanagan city of Kelowna, B.C., is being allowed to opt out of rules limiting short-term rentals in time for this summer's tourism season.
Federal Liberals' promised one-time affordability benefit coming June 5
OTTAWA -- The federal Liberals' one-time payment that aims to help families struggling with the high cost of living will land on June 5.
New Brunswick premier meeting Mark Carney, federal ministers next week
FREDERICTON -- New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney next week during a two-day visit to Ontario.
New Quebec Premier Christine Frechette to meet Prime Minister Carney today in Ottawa
OTTAWA -- Quebec's new premier is set to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney this morning in Ottawa, less than 48 hours after she was sworn into office.
Privacy Commissioner says stronger data laws needed as Canada readies for Chinese EVs
OTTAWA -- Canada's privacy commissioner says he hopes laws around private sector data sharing are strengthened as the federal government prepares to open the domestic market to Chinese electric vehicles.
Manitoba premier to visit Peguis First Nation as community prepares for flooding
PEGUIS FIRST NATION, MAN. -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is scheduled to visit a First Nation that is frantically preparing for what could be severe flooding.
Manitoba Premier Kinew to visit Peguis First Nation as community preps for flooding
PEGUIS FIRST NATION, MAN. -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is scheduled to visit a First Nation frantically preparing for what could be severe flooding.
In the news today: Artemis II update, Social media ban, Amazon surcharge
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Christine Frechette has been sworn into office as Quebec's second female premier
QUEBEC -- Christine Frechette has officially been sworn in as Quebec's premier, the second woman to hold the job in the province's history.
Anand to contact Israeli officials after killing of Canadian in Lebanon
OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she is in the process of contacting Israeli officials following the death of a Canadian in Lebanon.
Royal Canadian Navy sailors charged in fatal capsizing of boat in Halifax harbour
HALIFAX -- Canadian military police have charged two members of the Royal Canadian Navy in the death last year of a sailor who was aboard a small military boat that capsized in Halifax harbour.
Vancouver council approves 250-room floating hotel on downtown waterfront
VANCOUVER -- Vancouver's council has approved a 250-room floating hotel on the city's waterfront that councillors say would bring more accommodation capacity and generate economic activity in the area.
2 Royal Navy sailors charged in fatal capsizing of military craft in Halifax harbour
HALIFAX -- Canadian military police have charged two members of the Royal Canadian Navy in the death last year of a sailor who was aboard a small military boat that capsized in Halifax harbour.
CP NewsAlert: Two sailors charged after fatal capsizing in Halifax harbour
HALIFAX -- Canadian military police have charged two members of the Royal Canadian Navy in the death last year of a sailor who was aboard a small military boat that capsized in Halifax harbour.
Anand expresses concern about killing of Canadian in Lebanon by Israeli forces
OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she is in the process of contacting Israeli officials following the killing of a Canadian in Lebanon by Israel's forces.
Toyota, Honda form new Canadian lobby group as industry faces challenges
TORONTO -- Toyota and Honda have formed a new lobby group called the Pacific Manufacturing Association of Canada as the country's automotive industry faces significant challenges.
Christine Frechette to be sworn into office today as Quebec's second female premier
QUEBEC -- Christine Frechette is set to be sworn in as Quebec's premier today with less than six months to go before the provincial election.
Manitoba trade corridor among the topics in meeting between premier, prime minister
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says plans to expand the Port of Churchill as part of a trade corridor through northern Manitoba are a top priority.
Canadian Nationalist Party founder Travis Patron faces hate speech charge
CARLYLE, SASK. -- The former leader of the Canadian Nationalist Party is facing a hate speech charge in Saskatchewan.
P.E.I. government tables budget with record $410-million deficit
CHARLOTTETOWN -- Prince Edward Island's finance minister has tabled a record deficit budget for the second year in a row.