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Ex-PM Stephen Harper says he's perplexed, heartbroken by Canada-India tensions

Ex-PM Stephen Harper says he's perplexed, heartbroken by Canada-India tensions

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper told a conference in India last month that he doesn't "entirely understand" why Canada has such a poor relationship with India, and suggested the Liberal party has become infiltrated by Sikh activists who
Juno Awards select Hamilton as host city for 2026 ceremony and music events

Juno Awards select Hamilton as host city for 2026 ceremony and music events

TORONTO — The Juno Awards are dropping into Hamilton next year. Organizers at the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences say they've selected the Ontario city as host for its 2026 awards show and associated music events.
Ontario colleges, universities and businesses call for more post-secondary funding

Ontario colleges, universities and businesses call for more post-secondary funding

TORONTO — Three major organizations representing Ontario's colleges, universities and business community are urging the province to boost investment in the post-secondary sector, saying the economic threat from the United States underscores the need.
Federal union concerned about planned cuts to Translation Bureau

Federal union concerned about planned cuts to Translation Bureau

OTTAWA — A major federal union says it's worried about a plan to eliminate more than 300 positions at Canada’s Translation Bureau.
Elton John to receive $100,000 Glenn Gould Prize

Elton John to receive $100,000 Glenn Gould Prize

TORONTO — Elton John will receive the 15th Glenn Gould Prize, a $100,000 award for an artist whose work has "enriched the human condition.
York University professors seek court order to stop program suspensions

York University professors seek court order to stop program suspensions

TORONTO — Four senators at York University and a member of its academic planning and research committee are seeking a judicial review of the school's decision to suspend admissions to several undergraduate programs – a move they allege was made unila
Bank of Canada signals shift in how it sets rates amid tariff uncertainty

Bank of Canada signals shift in how it sets rates amid tariff uncertainty

OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada has signalled a shift in how the central bank sets its benchmark interest rate at a time when tariff uncertainty with the United States has made long-term forecasting much more difficult.
Confused about Mark Carney's blind trust? Here's how they work

Confused about Mark Carney's blind trust? Here's how they work

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's critics have been asking pointed questions lately about the assets in the former central banker's blind trust — a tool meant to allow politicians to avoid conflicts of interest.
Tegan and Sara, Max Kerman, Fefe Dobson to speak at Toronto's Departure Festival

Tegan and Sara, Max Kerman, Fefe Dobson to speak at Toronto's Departure Festival

TORONTO — Canadian pop duo Tegan and Sara, Arkells frontman Max Kerman and pop-punk singer Fefe Dobson are set to speak at Toronto’s Departure Festival and Conference.
Poilievre says he wants to greenlight Ring of Fire mining permits within six months

Poilievre says he wants to greenlight Ring of Fire mining permits within six months

SUDBURY, Ont. — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday he'll "set a deadline" to approve all federal permits for mining in northwestern Ontario's Ring of Fire region within six months.
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