Canada

In the news today: Carney at NATO summit, Senate voting on major projects bill

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney, NATO allies to debate new spending target NATO leaders are expected to decide today whether to more th...

Jun 25, 2025

Ottawa won't release its budget for Canada Day festivities in the capital

OTTAWA - The federal government has set a budget for Canada Day programming in the National Capital Region this year but is refusing to say what it is. The budget for Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa...

Jun 25, 2025

Crime bill with tougher bail, sentencing provisions coming in fall: justice minister

OTTAWA - The Liberal government will table a bill this fall introducing stricter bail conditions and sentencing for some crimes, particularly those involving organized crime, human trafficking, home i...

Jun 25, 2025

Senate under pressure to deal with Carney's major projects bill quickly

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial major projects bill could be in for a speedy trip through the Senate this week. Bill C-5 will be introduced at first reading in the upper chamber to...

Jun 25, 2025

Carney, NATO allies to debate new defence spending target today

THE HAGUE - NATO leaders are expected to decide today whether to more than double the alliance's defence spending target. Prime Minister Mark Carney is among the leaders around the table at the annual...

Jun 25, 2025

Immigration, pension: A look at survey questions put forward by Alberta Next panel

The Alberta Next panel, chaired by Premier Danielle Smith, is holding town halls this summer to get feedback on how the province should stand up to Ottawa while building a "strong and sovereign Albert...

Jun 24, 2025

Alberta Next survey asks if province should withhold social services for immigrants

CALGARY - Whether Alberta should withhold social services from immigrants is among the issues Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is tabling for debate this summer when she travels the province to consult ...

Jun 24, 2025

Meat producers warn internal trade bill could cause blowback with trade partners

OTTAWA - The Canadian Meat Council is warning that the Liberal government's legislation to ease the movement of goods and services within Canada could actually undermine red meat exports. Lauren Marti...

Jun 24, 2025

Punishing temperatures return to Central Canada during record-breaking heat wave

TORONTO - A heat wave over Ontario and Quebec was set to deliver a parting punch of scorching temperatures on Tuesday, forecasters said, as hydro crews worked to restore power to tens of thousands of ...

Jun 24, 2025

Maine governor tells N.B. that drop in Canadian tourism hurting small businesses

FREDERICTON - On a visit to New Brunswick, the governor of Maine issued renewed pleas for Canadian tourists to return to the United States, despite their apparent anger over the political climate. Jan...

Jun 24, 2025