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2 Minnesota lawmakers and spouses shot in their homes, ex-state House Speaker and husband dead: governor

2 Minnesota lawmakers and spouses shot in their homes, ex-state House Speaker and husband dead: governor

Gov. Tim Walz called shootings politically motivated.Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says former state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed Saturday in a politically motivated assassination, and a second lawmaker and his wife were shot and wounded. "We must all, in Minnesota and across the country, stand against all forms of political violence," Walz said at a news...

Why a 'love story' with Mark Carney is François Legault's only hope

Why a 'love story' with Mark Carney is François Legault's only hope

'Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if the CAQ wins zero seat in next year’s election,' said a CAQ insider

Can the G7 leaders still find anything to agree about?

Can the G7 leaders still find anything to agree about?

Lacking broad consensus, the onus falls on those still interested in co-operation. Fifty years ago this fall the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States met in a castle outside Paris for three days of meetings, at the conclusion of which they issued the Declaration of Rambouillet, a 15-point statement of principles and commitments.

Liberals see a need for speed on major projects bill. Critics warn that's risky

Liberals see a need for speed on major projects bill. Critics warn that's risky

Sweeping powers, level of consultation questioned as bill races through Parliament Liberals are attempting to bulldoze their mega projects bill through Parliament, according to critics who say the legislation interferes with Indigenous rights, environmental protection and democracy itself. The government's One Canadian Economy Act is generating controversy inside and outside the House of Commons, with some arguing it confers king-like...

Canada condemns Iran's attack on Israel, calls for de-escalation: Anand

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...

Prince Rupert mayor sides with Eby over Smith on Northern Gateway pipeline reboot

Prince Rupert mayor sides with Eby over Smith on Northern Gateway pipeline reboot

'It's so hard to have a discussion about an imaginary project,' Mayor Herb Pond said

Carney calls for 'maximum restraint' as Iran responds to Israeli airstrikes

Carney calls for 'maximum restraint' as Iran responds to Israeli airstrikes

Iran's missile attacks on Israel 'threaten regional peace,' PM says. Prime Minister Mark Carney called for Israel and Iran to exercise "maximum restraint" and move toward a diplomatic solution on Friday, while criticizing Iran's missile strikes on Israel and affirming Israel's right to defend itself. "Iran's nuclear program has long been a cause of grave concern, and its missile attacks...



Canada to join major European rearmament deal as early as June 23: sources

Canada to join major European rearmament deal as early as June 23: sources

Prime minister expected to sign on to defence agreement at Brussels meeting. Prime Minister Mark Carney plans on joining a sweeping European plan in Belgium this month to rearm the continent and provide more military aid to Ukraine, CBC News has learned. Last month, Carney signalled to CBC's Power & Politics that he hopes to sign on to the new...

Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith to greet world leaders arriving in province for G7

Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith to greet world leaders arriving in province for G7

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to greet world leaders when they arrive at the Calgary airport for the G7 summit. Leaders are expected to begin touching down Sunday for the three-day event in the Kananaskis wilderness southwest of Calgary. Smith's office says she is scheduled to host representatives from non-member countries Monday evening at a reception in Calgary and...

Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites and kills top generals. Iran retaliates with missile barrages

Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites and kills top generals. Iran retaliates with missile barrages

Israel launched blistering attacks on the heart of Iran's nuclear and military structure Friday, deploying warplanes and drones previously smuggled into the country to attack key facilities and kill top generals and scientists -- a barrage it said was necessary before its adversary got any closer to building an atomic weapon. Iran retaliated late Friday by unleashing scores of ballistic...

Trade bill could trigger 'race to the bottom' in health standards, health groups warn

Trade bill could trigger 'race to the bottom' in health standards, health groups warn

OTTAWA -- Anti-smoking groups are warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers could undermine health standards unless it's amended to add new safeguards.

U.S. military is helping intercept missiles that Iran fired in retaliation at Israel, official says

U.S. military is helping intercept missiles that Iran fired in retaliation at Israel, official says

The U.S. military is helping intercept missiles that Iran fired in retaliation at Israel, a U.S. official says. The U.S. has been moving assets nearer to Israel to assist in missile intercepts and to provide better protection of U.S. bases in the region. While the official did not say how the U.S. provided assistance, both U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft...

Carney’s Privy Council Clerk Sabia a ‘relentlessly focused’ changemaker

Carney’s Privy Council Clerk Sabia a ‘relentlessly focused’ changemaker

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pick for his top public servant is a man capable of transformative change, with a track record of being “totally, relentlessly focused,” on his prior senior roles in both the private and public sector, observers say.

Cancer society warns internal trade bill could weaken health standards

Cancer society warns internal trade bill could weaken health standards

OTTAWA -- The Canadian Cancer Society is warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers could undermine health standards unless it's amended to add new safeguards.

Good Talk -- Did The G7 Just Get Derailed?

Good Talk -- Did The G7 Just Get Derailed?

The upcoming G7 in Alberta will host some of the world's top leaders. The agenda has been carefully planned. But will all those plans be derailed because of Israel's attack on Iran and the chaos that may have on the world? Plus, the new Carney government is making a lot of commitments and they all add up, but where's the...

Premiers’ Performance: Eby, Ford and Legault face post-tariff tension tumble, while Smith and Kinew rise

Premiers’ Performance: Eby, Ford and Legault face post-tariff tension tumble, while Smith and Kinew rise

The dust that is settling from the late-winter tariff blowup between Canada and the United States threatens to rise again with the slightest stir from President Donald Trump, but for now, Canadians have set the tariff threat aside in their top priorities. What this means for many of Canada’s premiers is a tumble back down the public opinion mountain as...



India and Canada Reach Deal to Share Intelligence on Terrorism, Crime

India and Canada Reach Deal to Share Intelligence on Terrorism, Crime

The governments of Canada and India are set to establish a new structure to share information about cross-border crimes, their latest step toward rebuilding ties nearly two years after Canadian officials accused India of orchestrating the murder of a Sikh activist near Vancouver.

Middle East de-escalation must be priority after Israel attacks Iran: Anand

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...

Iran confirms top officials killed after Israel targets nuclear sites, leaders, scientists in wave of strikes

Iran confirms top officials killed after Israel targets nuclear sites, leaders, scientists in wave of strikes

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to pursue the attack for as long as necessary to 'remove this threat.' Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday in strikes targeting the country's nuclear program, and killed at least two top military officers, raising the potential for all-out war between the two bitter adversaries. It appeared to be the most significant attack Iran has...

Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis. As summit host, Prime Minister Mark Carney can invite any leaders he chooses -- even those from countries outside the G7 club -- as he attempts to shape Canada's foreign policy and global geopolitics. When asked on June 7 to explain how Canada decided on the...

Defence spending boost can only go so far to lessen U.S. reliance: experts

Defence spending boost can only go so far to lessen U.S. reliance: experts

In early 2002, Glenn Cowan touched down in Kandahar province as part of the first wave of regular Canadian Army troops deployed to Afghanistan, serving in a U.S.-led brigade combat team. After joining Canada's elite special operations unit Joint Task Force 2 in 2003, he spent the next 13 years collaborating with American soldiers on raids, rescues and reconnaissance missions...

Very proud to be Canadian? That’s less likely now for supporters of one party, survey suggests

Very proud to be Canadian? That’s less likely now for supporters of one party, survey suggests

With U.S President Donald Trump making economic and expansionist threats against his northern neighbours, a new survey suggests that pride in being Canadian has increased among supporters of all federal parties – except Conservatives.

B.C. Independent MLAs start new party to 'combat the globalist assault'

B.C. Independent MLAs start new party to 'combat the globalist assault'

Two former members of the B.C. Conservatives who have been sitting as Independents for months say they are launching a new provincial political party. Dallas Brodie, the MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena, says in a post on social media that she is the interim leader of the party called One BC, along with House leader Tara Armstrong, who represents Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream.

Indian agent had Jagmeet Singh under close surveillance

Indian agent had Jagmeet Singh under close surveillance

A suspected Indian government agent had Jagmeet Singh under close surveillance, prompting the RCMP to place the New Democratic Party leader in police protection 18 months ago, sources have told Global News. The agent, who is allegedly tied to activities directed by the Indian government, had access to intimate knowledge of Singh’s daily routines, travel and family, according to the...

RCMP commissioner calls cooperation with India over Nijjar killing ‘good,’ focused on ‘rebuilding’ relationship

RCMP commissioner calls cooperation with India over Nijjar killing ‘good,’ focused on ‘rebuilding’ relationship

RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme is describing ongoing talks with Indian officials over the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader as “good” after India previously refused to cooperate. “We are rebuilding these relationships. The conversations have been positive, and we’re looking at planning other meetings with them as well,” Duheme said in an exclusive interview with CTV’s Power Play on Thursday...

More than a dozen Canadian Sikhs face active assassination threats, organization warns

More than a dozen Canadian Sikhs face active assassination threats, organization warns

More than a dozen Canadian Sikhs live under active threats on their lives, an advocacy organization is warning. "Those threats originate from India," said Balpreet Singh, a lawyer and spokesperson for the World Sikh Organization. The group argues it's unconscionable for the federal government to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to next week's G7 meeting.

Government told Liberal MP to shelve motion on honorary citizenship for Jimmy Lai

Government told Liberal MP to shelve motion on honorary citizenship for Jimmy Lai

The government’s leader in the House of Commons told the Liberal MP spearheading a drive to grant jailed Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai honorary citizenship to shelve a motion supporting its award, just before she was about to present it on Wednesday. Judy Sgro, a veteran Liberal MP, had gained the support of MPs from all parties for a unanimous...

Prime Minister Carney and Alberta Premier Smith won't take in Stanley Cup Game 5

Prime Minister Carney and Alberta Premier Smith won't take in Stanley Cup Game 5

- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says she and Prime Minister Mark Carney won't be watching the Edmonton Oilers battle the Florida Panthers on home ice Saturday. Smith extended an invitation last week for Carney to join her for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Ford government obfuscated Greenbelt records through code words: commissioner

Ford government obfuscated Greenbelt records through code words: commissioner

Ontario's information and privacy commissioner says Premier Doug Ford's government broke its legal, record-keeping obligations amid its now-reversed decision to open up parts of the protected Greenbelt lands for housing. As part of Commissioner Patricia Kosseim's annual report, she says that a number of freedom-of-information appeals her office received on Greenbelt-related requests revealed concerning, systemic issues.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces raucous, angry town hall on province's coal policy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces raucous, angry town hall on province's coal policy

Premier and several cabinet ministers shouted down by attendees. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and three of her ministers got an earful on Wednesday night from southern Alberta locals at a rowdy, hours-long town hall to discuss the province's coal policy. About 500 people, many dressed in cowboy hats, belt buckles, and jeans, packed a community hall in Fort Macleod, Alta....

Sikh groups ask Carney to withdraw Indian PM Modi's invitation to G7 summit

Sikh groups ask Carney to withdraw Indian PM Modi's invitation to G7 summit

Sikh groups are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to revoke his invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the G7 summit in Alberta next week. Representatives of such groups as the World Sikh Organization of Canada and Sikh Federation Canada say they want a public inquiry into India's foreign interference and transnational oppression. They say Modi's invitation...

Leaders should ignore Trump outbursts at G7 summit: Former PM Chretien

Leaders should ignore Trump outbursts at G7 summit: Former PM Chretien

Former prime minister Jean Chrétien says dignitaries attending next week's G7 leaders summit in Alberta should avoid engaging the "crazy" from U.S. President Donald Trump. Chrétien, speaking Thursday at a conference in Calgary, said leaders can't predict what Trump might do, the president can be a bully and it would be best if the rest of the G7 leaders ignored...

Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects

Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is coming under fire for seeking to rush through a major piece of legislation that grants cabinet sweeping powers to quickly approve major projects. Government House leader Steven MacKinnon put a motion on notice Thursday that would push Bill C-5 through the House of Commons by the end of next week — leaving just one...

Canada Firms Flock to Government Program to Avoid Layoffs Amid Tariffs

Canada Firms Flock to Government Program to Avoid Layoffs Amid Tariffs

A Canadian government program that aims to minimize layoffs by providing benefits to workers who agree to work fewer hours has seen its uptake double in about half a year. Article content As of June 8, there were 799 so-called work-sharing agreements with employers in Canada, up from 399 in November, according to government data shared with Bloomberg News.

Family says Canadian dentist was aboard Air India flight that crashed after takeoff

Family says Canadian dentist was aboard Air India flight that crashed after takeoff

One Canadian was on the London-bound Air India flight that crashed with more than 240 people on board shortly after takeoff, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday. The plane crashed Thursday in a residential area of India's northwestern city of Ahmedabad, a city of more than five million people.

G7 will be a success if Trump ‘doesn’t have an eruption,’ experts say

G7 will be a success if Trump ‘doesn’t have an eruption,’ experts say

Mark Carney’s ability to balance Canada’s economic agenda while promoting its democratic values will be tested at the upcoming G7 summit after he expanded the invitation list to nations implicated in international murders. The prime minister ignored questions from reporters about why he was inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Kananaskis, Alta....

Carney’s G7 invitation list continues to expand, despite concerns about India’s presence
Can Canada’s fast-tracking laws avoid the mistakes of the past?

Can Canada’s fast-tracking laws avoid the mistakes of the past?

It’s been two decades since the Supreme Court issued a pair of judgements that affirmed Canada’s “duty to consult” Indigenous Peoples beyond giving them a chance to “blow off steam.” Since then, Canada’s courts have continued to sketch out the legal contours of Indigenous Rights, one decision at a time — like when they found government consultants must act as...

Alberta's Smith, former prime ministers to speak at conference ahead of G7

Alberta's Smith, former prime ministers to speak at conference ahead of G7

Two former Canadian prime ministers and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are among the notable names set to speak at a conference today ahead of next week's G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis. The conference is hosted by the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy and its G7 research group and will feature a series of panels about past summits and...

Protests at G7 summit in Alberta set to be largely peaceful, targeting Trump policies

Protests at G7 summit in Alberta set to be largely peaceful, targeting Trump policies

Protests during the upcoming G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis, Alta., may be starkly different than demonstrations happening this week against immigration crackdowns in the United States. A University of Toronto research group that has been monitoring the meetings of world leaders since 1998 says its analysis shows Canadian protests are more peaceful and smaller. But similar to the recent demonstrations...

G7: Why there is hope of a Carney-Trump tariff breakthrough at Alberta summit

G7: Why there is hope of a Carney-Trump tariff breakthrough at Alberta summit

Trade is the 'make or break issue' as world leaders gather in the Canadian Rockies, says expert. Global trade will be a major focus at next week's G7 summit as world leaders gather in Alberta, including U.S. President Donald Trump, who will be making his first appearance at a major international event since returning to the White House in January...

Public safety minister recuses himself from files on 2 terrorist groups

Public safety minister recuses himself from files on 2 terrorist groups

The cabinet minister leading Prime Minister Mark Carney’s border security push said Tuesday he is recusing himself from files related to a Sri Lankan terrorist group and its Canadian front organization. In a statement sent to Global News on Tuesday, the office of Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said he had stepped back from “any matter related to the Liberation...

Canada invites United Arab Emirates to G7 summit, Brazil says Carney invited to COP30

Canada invites United Arab Emirates to G7 summit, Brazil says Carney invited to COP30

Canada has invited the United Arab Emirates to attend the G7 summit in Alberta, The Canadian Press has learned. While UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan could end up attending the summit, which starts Sunday in Kananaskis, Abu Dhabi has not said whether it has accepted the invitation.