Canada

Don't know if you've been vaccinated against measles? Get a shot, doctors urge

TORONTO - Public health doctors say if people don't know if they've been vaccinated against measles, they should get a shot. Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer, says people should t...

Jun 06, 2025

Carney reflects on murders of Muslim family on fourth anniversary of deaths

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney today marked the fourth anniversary of a hate-motivated vehicle attack that took the lives of four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., in 2021. Carney calle...

Jun 06, 2025

Nunavik village lifts state of emergency as water shortage stabilizes

MONTREAL - A village in Quebec's Far North has lifted a state of emergency triggered by a months-long water shortage. The Kativik Regional Government says the water is flowing once again into Puvirnit...

Jun 06, 2025

Quebec premier says he's focused on economy as legislative session ends

MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Franois Legault says the economy is his top priority as the provincial legislature rises for the summer. Legault says he wants to see new projects launched across Quebec in t...

Jun 06, 2025

Canadian, European space agencies reaffirm relations amid political, economic anxiety

LONGUEUIL - The Canadian and European space agencies say economic and geopolitical turmoil are forcing them to work closer together. Leaders at both organizations signed a joint statement today at Can...

Jun 06, 2025

Justice department cutting up to 264 jobs as it faces 'budgetary pressures'

OTTAWA - The federal department of justice is set to lay off up to 264 employees as it navigates what it calls "significant budgetary pressures." Ian McLeod, a spokesperson for the department, says in...

Jun 06, 2025

AFN to hold emergency meeting with chiefs on major projects bill

OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the implications of proposed federal legislation that would speed up approvals for major projects. National Chief Cindy...

Jun 06, 2025

Montreal prepares for bus and metro disruptions during upcoming transit strike

MONTREAL - Montreal is bracing for a transit strike that could severely disrupt bus and metro service starting Monday. Service will be reduced or eliminated outside of peak hours for several days betw...

Jun 06, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Liberals table bill to speed up major project approvals

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has put forward promised legislation designed to speed up approvals for major projects deemed to be in the national interest. More coming. The Canadian...

Jun 06, 2025

U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra says Canada's economic hopes align with Trump's goals

OTTAWA - The American ambassador to Canada says U.S. President Donald Trump's goal of enhancing American power aligns with Ottawa's aim of becoming the fastest-growing G7 economy. Ambassador Pete Hoek...

Jun 06, 2025