Canada

Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report

OTTAWA - A new report argues that Canada's trade war with the United States might come with a silver lining for the domestic tourism industry. The Conference Board of Canada says its April travel inte...

Jun 03, 2025

Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won't intervene

OTTAWA - Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says there's no evidence that forcing people into addictions treatment works - but she won't weigh in on whether provinces should pursue involuntary tr...

Jun 03, 2025

Ice from Oiler hometown rinks added to Edmonton arena ahead of Stanley Cup Final

EDMONTON - Home ice advantage will take on a whole new meaning for some Edmonton Oilers as they head into the Stanley Cup Final. Over the weekend, ice from the hometown rinks of six Oilers players was...

Jun 03, 2025

Israeli envoy pushes back as Ottawa calls out 'disturbing' food restrictions on Gaza

OTTAWA - The MP overseeing Canada's foreign aid is calling on Israel to stop restricting the flow of food aid to the Gaza Strip - while Israel's ambassador is pushing back on Ottawa's suggestion that ...

Jun 03, 2025

Opposition MPs add call for a spring economic update to throne speech

OTTAWA - Government whip Mark Gerretsen insists nothing went wrong with a throne speech sub-amendment vote that now calls on the government to table an economic update before Parliament breaks for the...

Jun 03, 2025

Newfoundland voters concerned after apparent voter mistakes void hundreds of ballots

ST. JOHN'S - Two voters in Newfoundland say they hope Elections Canada can learn from a dramatic judicial recount that revealed hundreds of people in their riding may have marked their ballots in the ...

Jun 03, 2025

Duty free stores look for financial support as cross-border traffic drops

OTTAWA - An association representing duty free stores and a group of 15 border city mayors have written a letter to the federal government asking for financial support and clarity on export rules. The...

Jun 03, 2025

In the news today: More join the thousands fleeing wildfires in Sask.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... More join the thousands fleeing wildfires in Sask. The latest wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan are arriving i...

Jun 03, 2025

Liberal government legislation to further tighten Canada-U.S. border expected today

OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is expected to introduce a bill today spelling out the federal government's next steps on border security. The recent throne speech promised legisla...

Jun 03, 2025

Saskatchewan fire evacuations grow after blaze breaches airport

The latest wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan are being told to head south to Prince Albert after being ordered to leave the northern town of La Ronge. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency issued an e...

Jun 03, 2025