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Government asks for third extension on court deadline to pass 'lost Canadians' bill

Government asks for third extension on court deadline to pass 'lost Canadians' bill

OTTAWA — The federal government is seeking a third extension to a court-mandated deadline to pass legislation that grants citizenship to "lost Canadians," Immigration Minister Marc Miller said on Thursday.
Former cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault tells committee: 'I am not Indigenous'

Former cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault tells committee: 'I am not Indigenous'

OTTAWA — Randy Boissonnault, whose shifting claims to Indigenous identity cost him his job as employment minister, told a House of Commons committee today that he is not Indigenous.
Quebec government wants Supreme Court to rule on random police stops

Quebec government wants Supreme Court to rule on random police stops

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada a ruling that found permitting random traffic stops leads to racial profiling.
Tariffs on Chinese EVs, aluminum and steel to raise federal revenues by $473M: PBO

Tariffs on Chinese EVs, aluminum and steel to raise federal revenues by $473M: PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer estimates Canada's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and steel will increase federal revenues by $473 million over five years.
'Name what things are': Recognizing 'femicide' 35 years after the Montreal Massacre

'Name what things are': Recognizing 'femicide' 35 years after the Montreal Massacre

MONTREAL — Ahead of the 35th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre on Friday, Annie Ross, a mechanical engineering professor at Polytechnique Montréal, said she often thinks of those who lived through the tragedy but still suffer silently.
Canada Post strike hits three-week mark as union says it's ready to restart mediation

Canada Post strike hits three-week mark as union says it's ready to restart mediation

As the Canada Post strike hits the three-week mark, the Crown corporation says it is reviewing new counter-proposals submitted by the union representing more than 55,000 postal workers.
Ottawa outlines $2B in spending for artificial intelligence computing power

Ottawa outlines $2B in spending for artificial intelligence computing power

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will spend up to $1 billion to build public computing infrastructure for the Canadian artificial intelligence sector, part of a $2 billion commitment outlined in this spring’s federal budget.
In the news today: New report shows how much Canadians will spend on food in 2025

In the news today: New report shows how much Canadians will spend on food in 2025

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
A timeline of the legacy of the Montreal Massacre

A timeline of the legacy of the Montreal Massacre

MONTREAL — The Montreal massacre, which took place 35 years ago on Friday, sparked a national discussion about violence against women and drove major public policy changes, especially around gun control.
COC repeats calls for increased federal funding as Paris athletes honoured in Ottawa

COC repeats calls for increased federal funding as Paris athletes honoured in Ottawa

OTTAWA — As Canada's Paris Olympians and Paralympians were celebrated in Ottawa Wednesday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) also used the occasion to renew calls for increased federal funding.
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