Canada

CP NewsAlert: Saint John police investigate possible shooting, lock down schools

Police in Saint John, N.B., are investigating a possible shooting in the area of King Square. They are asking the public to shelter in place, and say schools in the area are under lockdown. More comin...

May 13, 2025

Defence continues cross-examining complainant in hockey players' trial

A defence lawyer for one of five hockey players accused of sexual assault is expected to cross-examine the complainant at the players' trial today. The woman first took the stand on May 2 and has now ...

May 13, 2025

Canada's ambassador says economic talks must prioritize lifting Trump's tariffs

WASHINGTON - Ottawa's top diplomat in Washington says talks to negotiate any new deals with the United States will prioritize ending U.S President Donald Trump's ruinous tariffs on Canadian exports. A...

May 13, 2025

Despite a polarizing election, poll suggests Canadians don't want a two-party system

OTTAWA - While the recent federal election turned into a tight race between the Liberals and Conservatives that left other parties trailing far behind, a new poll suggests most Canadians don't want th...

May 13, 2025

In the news today: PM Mark Carney to shuffle cabinet today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... PM Mark Carney to shuffle cabinet today Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to name his new cabinet at Rideau Ha...

May 13, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Carney arrives at Rideau Hall for cabinet swearing-in

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived at Rideau Hall in the capital for the swearing-in of his new cabinet, following his April 28 election victory. Major figures from former prime minister ...

May 13, 2025

The Latest: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his new cabinet at Rideau Hall

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet will be sworn in at a ceremony at Rideau Hall at 10:30 a.m. ET. The inner circle is expected to include many new faces, with fewer than 30 ministers a...

May 13, 2025

Carney needs to 'pick a lane' on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says

OTTAWA - Climate activists and energy leaders say Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to make some hard choices on whether to bolster the country's oil and gas sector as means of achieving economic s...

May 12, 2025

Montreal public health reports sharp increase in tuberculosis, syphilis cases

MONTREAL - Montreal public health officials are calling for better access to tuberculosis care after a sharp rise in the number of cases reported last year. The regional health authority reported 203 ...

May 12, 2025

Business community eyeing new cabinet for signs Carney serious on shifting priorities

OTTAWA - Canada's business community will be watching Tuesday's cabinet shuffle for signs that Prime Minister Mark Carney will be easier to work with than the last Liberal government. Experts and insi...

May 12, 2025