Canada

U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump's global tariffs

WASHINGTON - With a fresh round of U.S. tariffs set to hit the world Wednesday, the United States trade representative faced pushback today from lawmakers worried about the fallout from President Dona...

Apr 08, 2025

In the news today: Carney, Poilievre kick off week in B.C.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney, Poilievre kick off week in B.C. The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of th...

Apr 08, 2025

Legal group apologizes after disinviting 'Peace by Chocolate' owner over Gaza comment

FREDERICTON - A national legal group has apologized and begun an internal review after facing widespread criticism for cancelling a keynote speech by a prominent Syrian refugee. The Advocates' Society...

Apr 08, 2025

Trial for accused in Quebec daycare killings to hear from second expert today

LAVAL - A second psychiatrist is expected to tell a trial today that the man accused of driving a city bus into a Montreal-area daycare should not be held criminally responsible for killing two childr...

Apr 08, 2025

Party leaders in Western Canada today as federal election campaign continues

OTTAWA - The top three federal party leaders will all be in Western Canada today. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is scheduled to hold a press conference in Edmonton at 8:30 a.m. before he makes ...

Apr 08, 2025

UBC professors taking school to court over 'political' actions by administration

VANCOUVER - A group of professors at the University of British Columbia say the school is wrongfully engaging in "political activity" by using Indigenous land acknowledgments, promoting equity and inc...

Apr 07, 2025

Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point

Steep American duties on Canadian softwood lumber were expected to be a focal point as British Columbia Premier David Eby met with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney, who was on a campaign swing in Vi...

Apr 07, 2025

Smith takes swipe at Carney after Liberal leader jabs Alberta premier on the stump

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is fighting back after federal Liberal Leader Mark Carney mocked her during an election campaign stop, accusing him of being intimidated by a "strong conserva...

Apr 07, 2025

Ottawa police name suspect in Parliament Hill lockdown incident

OTTAWA - Ottawa police have released the name of the person they say was behind a massive security incident on Parliament Hill over the weekend. Police say Tyler Hall-Worthington, a 31-year-old Ottawa...

Apr 07, 2025

Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, resource project approvals in B.C.

OTTAWA - The Liberal and Conservative leaders are both in British Columbia today, where the Liberals are promising measures targeting seniors and Tories are pledging more efficient approvals for resou...

Apr 07, 2025