Canada

Phoenix pay errors continue to haunt public service a decade after launch

OTTAWA - Errors stemming from the federal government's Phoenix pay system continue to plague thousands of public servants, 10 years after the system's launch. Karine Chawla, who works for Transport Ca...

The Canadian Press Mar 03, 2026

3M Canadian adults taking GLP-1 drugs, reshaping eating and spending, survey suggests

TORONTO - A new survey suggests about three million Canadian adults are currently taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro and that many more would like to, but cost is a barrier. The poll condu...

The Canadian Press Mar 03, 2026

In the news today: Carney in Australia, McGuinty talks Iran, Tumbler Ridge probe

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney in Australia to deepen trade, defence ties Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia as Canada seeks t...

The Canadian Press Mar 03, 2026

Carney in Australia to deepen trade and defence ties with 'natural partner'

SYDNEY - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia, where he says his government is focused on forging new partnerships in investment, defence, security, critical minerals and artificial intelligence...

The Canadian Press Mar 03, 2026

Focus on mental health, public safety at inquest into Tumbler Ridge, B.C., deaths

VICTORIA - An inquest into the deaths of nine people in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., will examine how the mental health and public safety systems intersect, the province's chief coroner says. Dr. Jatinder Bai...

The Canadian Press Mar 03, 2026

PM Carney: Canada's support for U.S. striking Iran came 'with regret'

SYDNEY - Four days after Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada supports the U.S. actions in Iran, he said that support comes "with regret," as they demonstrated the continued decline of the rules-bas...