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A closer look at Canadian efforts to address U.S. concerns about border security

A closer look at Canadian efforts to address U.S. concerns about border security

OTTAWA — The United States imposed sweeping tariffs Tuesday on Canadian products, claiming Canada has failed to adequately address the southbound flow of contraband drugs like fentanyl. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dismissed the U.S.
Minister says he hopes Métis boarding school settlement will help the community heal

Minister says he hopes Métis boarding school settlement will help the community heal

OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Tuesday he hopes a federal settlement with Métis who attended a boarding school in Saskatchewan will help them heal.
Joly says Ukraine needs a security guarantee after Trump-Zelenskyy fight

Joly says Ukraine needs a security guarantee after Trump-Zelenskyy fight

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Friday there's a good chance that Russia could re-invade Ukraine if there are no security guarantees in a peace deal. Her comments came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S.
B.C. man in close encounter with dolphin pod while shooting video with watercraft

B.C. man in close encounter with dolphin pod while shooting video with watercraft

SQUAMISH, B.C. — A British Columbia entrepreneur experienced a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter this week when a pod of dolphins chased him down while he was shooting a video on his personal watercraft.
Trump calls Freeland 'a whack' and Poilievre 'not a MAGA guy' as tariff threat looms

Trump calls Freeland 'a whack' and Poilievre 'not a MAGA guy' as tariff threat looms

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in this week on domestic Canadian politics, firing insults at Chrystia Freeland and saying Pierre Poilievre is not a "MAGA guy" as his deadline to impose steep tariffs on Canada inches closer.
Supreme Court dismisses appeal from Saskatchewan government involving Métis group

Supreme Court dismisses appeal from Saskatchewan government involving Métis group

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal from the Saskatchewan government over a lawsuit alleging a Métis organization wasn't consulted over uranium exploration permits.
Trudeau announces appointment of B.C. executive to Senate

Trudeau announces appointment of B.C. executive to Senate

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of a new independent senator to fill one of the Senate's few remaining vacancies.
Anand meets with provincial counterparts to discuss boosting interprovincial trade

Anand meets with provincial counterparts to discuss boosting interprovincial trade

OTTAWA — Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand said Friday she wants to boost internal trade by getting the provinces to recognize out-of-province labour certifications and regulations.
Ottawa tells First Nations chiefs committee to sort out child welfare talks with AFN

Ottawa tells First Nations chiefs committee to sort out child welfare talks with AFN

OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says Ottawa needs the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and a committee trying to renegotiate a child welfare agreement to decide who's leading the talks before any progress can be made.
Doug Ford's Ontario PCs win re-election, with tariff threats around the corner

Doug Ford's Ontario PCs win re-election, with tariff threats around the corner

TORONTO — Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives won't have long to sit back and bask in the glow of winning a third majority government with an imminent tariff threat around the corner.
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