Canada

Chiefs tell King Charles to remember his treaty obligations as he visits Ottawa

OTTAWA - Dozens of First Nations leaders from across the country gathered in front of Parliament Hill today with a message for the King as he arrives in the city - respect your treaty partners. The le...

May 26, 2025

Judge rules hockey player's text inadmissible at trial of five former teammates

An Ontario judge has rejected prosecutors' final attempt to have a text message sent by a former world junior hockey player admitted as evidence in the sexual assault trial of five of his ex-teammates...

May 26, 2025

CP NewsAlert: NDP will not be granted official party status: MacKinnon

OTTAWA - Government House leader Steven MacKinnon says the NDP will not be granted official party status because the Parliament of Canada Act says a party needs at least 12 seats to be recognized. The...

May 26, 2025

The Latest: MPs vote on new Speaker as Ottawa prepares to welcome King and Queen

OTTAWA - King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Ottawa today to begin their first visit to Canada since the King's coronation two years ago. Parliament also opened Monday and MPs are voting on w...

May 26, 2025

Canada Post says parcel volume is down 50% from last year amid overtime ban

OTTAWA - Canada Post says its parcel shipping volumes are down 50 per cent from this time last year as uncertainty about a work stoppage holds back orders. The Crown corporation and its union were bac...

May 26, 2025

In the news today: Royals set to arrive in Canada today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... King Charles, Queen Camilla slated to arrive in Canada today King Charles and Queen Camilla will touch down in...

May 26, 2025

King Charles, Queen Camilla slated to arrive in Canada today

OTTAWA - King Charles and Queen Camilla will touch down in Ottawa today to kick off an historic royal tour. The trip marks the royals' first visit to Canada since the King's coronation two years ago. ...

May 26, 2025

Sentencing expected in case of stolen Winston Churchill portrait in Ottawa

OTTAWA - The Ontario man who pleaded guilty to stealing an iconic portrait of former British prime minister Winston Churchill from Ottawa's Chateau Laurier is expected to be sentenced today in court. ...

May 26, 2025

MPs to select new House of Commons speaker in secret vote today

OTTAWA - Newly elected MPs will vote by secret ballot when Parliament returns today to decide who will become the next Speaker of the House of Commons. The last Speaker, Liberal MP Greg Fergus, is see...

May 26, 2025

Quebec government names Montreal Canadiens great Maurice Richard a 'historic figure'

MONTREAL - The Quebec government has named legendary Montreal Canadiens goal scorer Maurice Richard as a historic figure. Quebec Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe announced the designation alongside me...

May 25, 2025