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Pro-Palestinian activist Yves Engler barred from running for NDP leadership
OTTAWA - Self-described "agitator" Yves Engler says he has been denied entry into the NDP leadership race. Engler says in a statement this morning he wants the party's federal council to overturn a de...
Dec 10, 2025
Farm groups sign letter calling for renewal of North American trade deal
Nearly 100 groups representing Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector have sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney in a show of support for a full, 16-year renewal of the Canada-United States-M...
Dec 10, 2025
Hoekstra downplays fears of Trump administration meddling in Canada's politics
OTTAWA - U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is downplaying concerns that America's new national security strategy could lead to his government supporting politically aligned parties in Canada. Wh...
Dec 10, 2025 U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra participates in an interview at the United States Embassy in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%
The Bank of Canada has left its key interest rate unchanged at its final rate decision of the year. The policy rate remains at 2.25 per cent after the Bank of Canada lowered it by a quarter point in O...
Dec 10, 2025
Air Transat continues suspending flights as strike deadline looms
TORONTO - Air Transat passengers face a second day of uncertainty, as the airline could suspend all flights by the end of the day as it prepares for a possible strike. The Air Line Pilots Association,...
Dec 09, 2025
Federal government to table bill to protect children, address gender-based violence
OTTAWA - Justice Minister Sean Fraser will introduce legislation today that aims to better protect children and address gender-based violence. The Justice Department is touting the measures as "genera...
Dec 09, 2025
Ottawa's budget bill proposes to end free postage for people who are blind
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals' budget bill currently making its way through Parliament contains a small amendment to Canada Post's legislation that could spell the end of a critical service providing ...
Dec 08, 2025
Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate, move to sidelines after an uncertain 2025
OTTAWA - Economists widely expect the Bank of Canada will hold its benchmark interest rate steady this week and move to the sidelines to cap off a year dominated by trade and economic uncertainty. The...
Dec 08, 2025 Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, holds a press conference at the Bank of Canada in Ottawa on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Trump says 'We'll see' on whether to restart trade talks with Canada
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump answered "we'll see" when he was asked Sunday whether he'd resume the trade talks he halted with Canada earlier this year. Trump made several comments about th...
Dec 08, 2025
Canadian men to face Switzerland, Qatar and possibly Italy at 2026 World Cup
Canada's draw for next summer's World Cup started well but finished with a twist of the tail. The Canadian men, ranked 27th in the world, drew No. 17 Switzerland, the fifth-ranked team in Pot 2 and th...
Dec 05, 2025
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Sarah Mills: Floor crossing should be a choice between sitting as an independent or running in a byelection
Sarah Mills says floor crossing from any party in the House of Commons just one year into a mandate shouldn't be allowed...
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