Renew CUSMA, Canada urges as U.S. separates meetings and talks ramp up
Canada is asking the U.S. and Mexico to renew the current Canada-U.S.-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (CUSMA) for another 16 years as negotiations move forward.
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LILLEY: Ambassador Peter Hoekstra fans the flames of the 51st state debate
The U.S. ambassador’s decision to repost Trump’s message undermines diplomacy and will fuel anger in Canada
Is Canada in recession? ‘We see some weakness,’ Carney says, touts ‘process’
Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged 'some weakness' in the economy after recent GDP data showed Canada was in a technical recession.
Alberta heavy rain will taper off to showers Tuesday: Environment Canada
Heavy rainfall that has drenched several parts of Alberta since the weekend will transition to showers Tuesday, Environment Canada says.
Amazon caused breakdown of 1st contract talks at B.C. unionized fulfilment centre: mediator
The union representing the workers in Delta, B.C. says the mediator recommended the dispute be resolved through binding mediation-arbitration.
NB Power risked millions in penalties taking shortcuts on power plant, auditor says
New Brunswick’s auditor general is slamming the provincially owned energy corporation for taking shortcuts on a new power plant project.
3 U.S. tech firms own 85% of Canada’s cloud market, report says
The federal government is set to release an AI strategy this week. It's expected to call for building a foundation for Canadian sovereign AI as one of its six pillars.
Manitoba communities working on improving wildfire preparation, prevention
According to the province's FireView map, there were 17 wildfires burning in Manitoba as of Monday, with six of them out of control.
Chizzy Wailer to headline 2026 Ghana Cultural Music Showcase at Caribana
Ghanaian artiste Chizzy Wailer and Ruff Nekk Band are set to headline the 2026 Ghana Cultural Music Showcase in Canada.
Carney says Canada has failed its Jews amid surging antisemitism
PM announces new Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion that will examine antisemitism, but stresses no curtailment on freedom of speech The post Carney says Canada has failed…
City of Calgary officials forecast river levels to peak by Tuesday
Despite the rising water levels, City of Calgary officials said 70 per cent of the damage potential from the 2013 floods has been reduced due to investments in flood resilience.
Kelowna businesses score big during Memorial Cup
Thousands of visitors descended on the Central Okanagan city during the 10-day tournament, providing an early boost to tourism and local businesses ahead of the peak summer season.
Canada
Alberta’s Smith to meet Quebec’s Fréchette on energy, separatism
The two premiers are also expected to speak about trade, investment and provincial autonomy, with meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Canada
3-year-old critically injured after bouncy castle swept up by wind in Montreal
A three-year-old remains in critical condition after strong winds lifted a bouncy castle into the air during a community event Sunday.
Canada
Geary Crescent residents survey damage following Friday blaze
Residents and investigators begin to survey the damage on Geary Crescent following a multi-home fire on Friday that fully destroyed three homes, and seriously damaged two others.
Columnists
LILLEY: Carney offers words that head in right direction, but he must do more
Prime minister denounces the sharp rise in antisemitism, but critics say it's too little, too late
Canada
Saskatchewan receives D+ for addressing poverty
Despite having the lowest unemployment rate in Canada, just over 20 per cent of Saskatchewan's children are in poverty. Hannah Sangster looks into this.
Canada
B.C. family whose 10-year-old died in boating accident still pushing for change
Lionel's mother is turning her family's loss into advocacy, working with municipal and federal agencies to reduce conflict on the water and to get new legislation passed.
Ontario
U of T remains Canada’s top university as the rest drop in world rankings
Every other Canadian university fell in latest list published by Center for World University Rankings
Canada
Toronto police charge 5 with antisemitic hate over Bathurst-Sheppard protests
Investigators said the arrests were for the wilful promotion of hate, allegedly targeting the Jewish community, and dated back to demonstrations in mid-March.
Canada
Wildfire fighting continues in Saskatchewan as blaze near Prince Albert slows
Two fires were said to be of note in Saskatchewan, the east-central Cayford Fire, and the Lobstick Fire, which the SPSA said is slowing after Sunday's precipitation.
Canada
Alberta government announces investment of more than $1 billion in student aid
More than $1 billion has been invested by the Alberta government for post-secondary education student aid ahead of June 3rd applications.
Canada
Quebec opens investigation into response of 2025 fatal police shooting of teen
Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenière said lawyer Michel Bouchard will investigate the actions of Longueuil police after the shooting and have six months to produce a report.
Canada
Stop Toronto island airport expansion, Ontario NDP leader asks Mark Carney
The latest letter follows a similar plea last month in which Marit Stiles argued the changes weren't popular in Toronto and didn't have a business case.
Canada
Canada sees ‘glimmer of hope’ in reducing poverty, but provinces vary in success: report
The report calls for a reform of the Employment Insurance program and improvements to social assistance, but notes there has been some positive improvement in tackling poverty.
Canada
Metro Vancouver job action enters 2nd week as pickets go up at watersheds
The Greater Vancouver Regional District Employees’ Union said that watersheds, water filtration and water treatment plants will be picketed, starting on Monday morning.
Ontario
Former Ottawa pastor to face sex abuse charges
James Andrew Evans, 64, served at Chinese Christian Church of Ottawa and and Toronto Chinese Mennonite Church
Canada
Nova Scotia’s flat funding blamed for closure of five Annapolis Valley libraries
Five public libraries in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley will be permanently closed later this month because of a lack of funding.
Canada
Hammonds Plains residents call for halt to new development over wildfire concerns
Three years after a wildfire destroyed more than 150 homes outside Halifax, a community group is calling for a moratorium on new developments in the area due to safety concerns.
Canada
Are we in a recession? ‘Be careful’ with indicators, says Bank of Canada
Even though the most recent GDP reports flirt with a technical recession, the Bank of Canada and several economists aren't ready to declare one formally just yet.
Ontario
Future of affordable child-care in Ontario hangs in the balance
Ontario says it needs a long-term deal in place by September to help sustain the program
Canada
LeBlanc travelling to Washington to meet with Trump’s trade czar Tuesday
LeBlanc’s spokesperson Gabriel Brunet says the minister will be joined by Chief Trade Negotiator Janice Charette for a meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
Canada
Using AI for retirement investment advice? It can be risky, experts caution
While AI can be 'a great way for investors to gain more general knowledge,' being overly reliant on it can be risky because AI 'may not know the full picture,'…
Canada
Poll shows Ontarians support legislation blocking Ottawa’s gun confiscation
Expensive gun 'buyback' program 'wasteful and ineffective', says Canadian Taxpayers Federation's Prairie director
Canada
Postal union votes in favour of contract
Contracts will ensure Canada Post labour peace until 2029
Canada
Gas price relief may have been short-lived following new strikes on Iran
Gas prices in Canada are expected to start climbing again, as any progress made towards a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran appears to be unravelling.