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Trudeau announces appointment of B.C. executive to Senate

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of a new independent senator to fill one of the Senate's few remaining vacancies.

Feb 28, 2025 4:21 PM Read more >

Anand meets with provincial counterparts to discuss boosting interprovincial trade

OTTAWA — Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand said Friday she wants to boost internal trade by getting the provinces to recognize out-of-province labour certifications and regulations.

Feb 28, 2025 3:55 PM Read more >

Ottawa tells First Nations chiefs committee to sort out child welfare talks with AFN

OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says Ottawa needs the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and a committee trying to renegotiate a child welfare agreement to decide who's leading the talks before any progress can be made.

Feb 28, 2025 2:14 PM Read more >

Doug Ford's Ontario PCs win re-election, with tariff threats around the corner

TORONTO — Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives won't have long to sit back and bask in the glow of winning a third majority government with an imminent tariff threat around the corner.

Feb 28, 2025 1:58 PM Read more >

Transport Minister Anand says she's seeking re-election in face of Trump's threats

OTTAWA — Anita Anand, minister of transport and internal trade, says she's changed her mind and will run in the upcoming federal election.

Feb 28, 2025 1:56 PM Read more >

Quebec replaces digital technology minister who resigned over auto board scandal

QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault replaced his cybersecurity and digital technology minister Friday after a scandal with the auto insurance board's online platform forced the resignation of Éric Caire.

Feb 28, 2025 1:10 PM Read more >

Quebec could extend religious symbols ban to school staff other than teachers

MONTREAL — The Quebec government might extend its ban on religious symbols following a report on the state of secularism in several public schools.

Feb 28, 2025 1:05 PM Read more >

Time running out for Canadians seeking visas for family in Gaza

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.

Feb 28, 2025 12:22 PM Read more >

Gilles Villeneuve museum temporarily closes amid legal action by late driver's family

MONTREAL — A museum northeast of Montreal named in honour of Canadian racing legend Gilles Villeneuve says it is temporarily shutting its doors amid a legal battle with the late driver's family over his memorabilia.

Feb 28, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

Canada extends temporary visa application window for Ukrainians

OTTAWA — The federal government is giving Ukrainians in Canada who fled Russia's invasion another year to apply for new or renewed temporary visas.

Feb 28, 2025 10:21 AM Read more >