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Health minister noncommittal on pharmacare, says expert report isn't binding
OTTAWA - The federal health minister is not committing to following the road map set out by an expert committee to launch a national pharmacare system. Marjorie Michel said her government is reviewing...
Nov 24, 2025
AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Associated Press and the Trump administration were due back before a federal appeals court Monday in their fight over media access, with the AP arguing that a news outlet should ...
Nov 24, 2025
Norwegian defence company pitches Ottawa as Arctic partner in sub procurement
OTTAWA - As the international competition for Canada's lucrative submarine contract heats up, a Norwegian defence company is trying to sell Ottawa on its "alignment" with an Arctic near-neighbour. Kon...
Nov 24, 2025
'After all, they're family': Poll finds holiday gatherings still important for most
EDMONTON - The upcoming holiday gatherings with relatives may feel ripe for conflicts over politics, relationships, and social issues, but an online survey suggests a majority of Canadians still feel ...
Nov 23, 2025
What you need to know about new legislation that could expand First Nations status
by Alessia Passafiume OTTAWA - Senators have passed sweeping amendments to a bill that would simplify the transfer of First Nations status between generations, but it's not clear yet if those changes ...
Nov 23, 2025 Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty speaks to reporters following the Métis Major Projects Summit at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in Ottawa on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby)
Canada and G7 security partners to focus on disrupting transnational organized crime
OTTAWA - Interior and security ministers from Canada and the other Group of Seven countries are pledging to work together to aggressively fight transnational organized crime. Wrapping up a two-day mee...
Nov 23, 2025
Justice minister says lack of respect causing issues for global unity
HALIFAX - Justice Minister Sean Fraser hammered home the message of strength through global unity and respect at the Halifax International Security Forum. Speaking at a panel Sunday morning, Fraser ta...
Nov 23, 2025
Canada, India revive negotiations for comprehensive trade deal, after 15-year attempt
JOHANNESBURG - Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are reviving attempts at a comprehensive trade deal, which both countries started negotiating in 2010. "The two leader...
Nov 23, 2025
Carney: No 'burning issue' to bring up with Trump, talks to resume when 'appropriate'
JOHANNESBURG - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in no hurry to resume trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump but will speak again with the president "when it's appropriate," Carney said on Sunday. ...
Nov 23, 2025
Carney says Canada upholding values but drops talk of 'feminist foreign policy'
JOHANNESBURG - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada no longer has a feminist foreign policy, but still wants to uphold values on the world stage that include LGBTQ+ rights and combating violence aga...
Nov 23, 2025
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 2
8:30 - Canada's industrial carbon tax is set to rise again, and it's sparking a lot of debate about what that means for ...