Canada

Carney, Poilievre taking their campaigns to the GTA today

OTTAWA - The Liberals and Conservatives will be campaigning in the Greater Toronto Area today. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is set to make an announcement in Brampton, Ont., in the morning and meet with...

Sheldon Spackman Apr 10, 2025

Some schools in Canada are putting U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war

There are disappointed students, anxious parents and cautious school officials in at least two Canadian school districts that have suspended or cancelled trips over political uncertainty in the United...

Apr 10, 2025

Trump's partial tariff pullback doesn't affect duties on Canadian imports

WASHINGTON - The United States is still imposing tariffs on Canada after President Donald Trump on Wednesday partially pulled back some of the most devastating duties against countries around the worl...

Apr 10, 2025

In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects

Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an ``energy superpower'' to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise to spee...

Apr 09, 2025

Montreal man charged in December firebombing, vandalism at suburban synagogue

MONTREAL - A 19-year-old man has been charged in the firebombing of a Montreal-area synagogue in December. Mohamed Ilyess Akodad faces two arson-related charges, two counts of attempted arson, one cou...

Apr 09, 2025

Nova Scotia men appeal judge's dismissal of their prorogation challenge

OTTAWA - Two Nova Scotia men are appealing a judge's dismissal of their court challenge of then-prime minister Justin Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament earlier this year. David MacKinnon and Aris ...

Apr 09, 2025

Trump's ambassador to Canada confirmed in the middle of a trade war

WASHINGTON - Former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new United States ambassador to Canada. He will become America's top diplomat in Ottawa in a fraught...

Apr 09, 2025

Vancouver police officer admits to discreditable conduct over sexualized messages

BURNABY - A Vancouver police sergeant who also taught at B.C. universities has admitted to allegations of discreditable conduct related to unsolicited sexualized messages he sent to fellow officers an...

Apr 09, 2025

Quebec killer ordered to remain in men’s prison despite identifying as female

MONTREAL - Federal corrections officials say a convicted killer must remain in a men's prison despite identifying as a woman. Mohamed Al Ballouz, who now uses the name Levana, was sentenced in Decembe...

Apr 09, 2025

In the news today: Two campaigns shift to Saskatchewan, Trump's trade war continues

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Two party leaders heading to Saskatchewan today The Liberal and NDP leaders will take their campaigns to Saska...

Apr 09, 2025