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Falling crime numbers raise questions about Ottawa’s tough-on-crime bills
OTTAWA - New statistics indicating crime has dropped almost everywhere in Canada show the Liberal government's three tough-on-crime bills were not based on facts, one advocate says. Statistics Canada ...
Jul 23, 2026
Fuel costs on the rise as latest geopolitical turmoil drives up crude oil prices
CALGARY - Fuel costs are on the rise in Canada as geopolitical turmoil drives the price of crude oil to its highest level in more than a month. The Canadian national average sat above $1.80 a litre on...
Jul 23, 2026
Supreme Court to examine timeliness of tribunal's decisions on RCMP labour issues
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will look at whether a tribunal's decisions on RCMP labour issues should be issued within strict timelines. The top court has agreed to review the handling of case...
Jul 23, 2026
Task force of ex-CEOs, public servants to advise government on public service reform
OTTAWA - Some former CEOs and senior public servants have assembled a task force to advise the federal government on how it can make better decisions and be more accountable in key areas. The nine-mem...
Jul 23, 2026
Carney says 'everything's on the table' for tariff retaliation against United States
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prime Minister Mark Carney says "everything's on the table" if Canada can't secure a deal to avoid a dramatic escalation in U.S. tariffs planned for next month. Carney was asked Thursd...
Jul 23, 2026
Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment
PHOENIX (AP) - Amish Shah won the Democratic primary Wednesday in a hotly contested congressional district in Arizona, delivering another defeat to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, whi...
Jul 22, 2026
Feds should increase federal health funding, but with strings attached: advocates
CHARLOTTETOWN - Advocates are urging the federal government to increase health care funding and impose more conditions on what the provinces can do with that money. Friends of Medicare director Chris ...
Jul 22, 2026
Manitoba encouraged by Sobeys for property control changes but calls for more action
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government said it's encouraged by Sobeys' move to stop using a measure that can limit competing businesses from operating at specific locations but wants the grocery giant to ...
Jul 22, 2026
Court gives arms contractor discharge on assault against protester in Ottawa
OTTAWA - An Ontario court judge granted a discharge on Wednesday to a British military veteran and arms contractor over an assault against a young, pro-Palestinian protester at a military equipment sh...
Jul 22, 2026
Gordie Howe bridge deal text confirms Canada is splitting toll revenue with U.S.
OTTAWA - The proposed agreement in principle for the Gordie Howe International Bridge confirms that Canada will share half of net toll revenues with the U.S. for the first 15 years. Prime Minister Mar...
Jul 22, 2026
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Sarah Mills: Canada can learn lessons from Ireland
The Republic of Ireland has begun the painful process of reconciling its past. Sarah Mills says the country is going thr...
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