Canada

China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles

BEIJING (AP) - China on Tuesday accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching U.S. dutie...

Aug 27, 2024

In the news today: Cabinet retreat turns gaze to U.S. trade relations

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Cabinet retreat turns gaze to U.S. trade relations Canada-U.S. relations will take centre stage today as the f...

Aug 27, 2024

After Canada cancelled his deportation, this bisexual man pushes for status for all

TORONTO - For Charles Mwangi, the past five years have been "mental torture," a series of bureaucratic hurdles and sleepless nights barrelling toward his possible deportation. But on Saturday night, h...

Aug 27, 2024

Cabinet set to focus on Canada-U.S. trade relations on third and final day of retreat

HALIFAX - Canada-U.S. relations will take centre stage today as the federal cabinet wraps up the third and final day of its annual summer retreat. Current and former Canadian ambassadors to Washington...

Aug 27, 2024

Montreal byelection to have most candidates in federal election history

MONTREAL - An upcoming byelection in Montreal will have the longest ballot in the history of Canadian federal elections, breaking a record set earlier this summer in Toronto. At least 91 candidates wi...

Aug 27, 2024

B.C. lifts last 'wildfire of note' designation, as number of blazes drops below 300

VANCOUVER - There are no longer any "wildfires of note" burning in British Columbia, with the BC Wildfire Service saying favourable weather has allowed crews to make good progress in the province's ba...

Aug 26, 2024

Quebec family wants answers 3 weeks after father, son hit during police shootout

MONTREAL - A family is seeking answers and financial support after a father and son were caught in crossfire during a shootout earlier this month between police and a suspect in a Montreal suburb. Hou...

Aug 26, 2024

McGill law professors launch unlimited strike on first week of classes

MONTREAL - A union representing full-time McGill University law professors launched an unlimited general strike today over what it describes as the school's refusal to negotiate in good faith. Law pro...

Aug 26, 2024

Canada to bring back stricter rules for temporary foreign worker program

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will reduce the number of low-wage temporary foreign workers with stricter rules, urging employers to hire Canadian workers instead. The fede...

Aug 26, 2024

Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, aluminum, steel

OTTAWA - The federal government is imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles as well as aluminum and steel from China in an effort to protect domestic manufacturing. Prime Minister Justin Tru...

Aug 26, 2024