Category Archives: National News
Liberals table crime bill to restrict access to bail, impose tougher sentences
OTTAWA - The Liberal government tabled legislation Thursday morning that would make it harder to get bail for a variety of offences, including vehicle thefts, extortion and breaking and entering. The ...
Oct 23, 2025
Anand says Canada is in a 'strategic partnership' with China
OTTAWA - Just three years after Canada called China a "disruptive global power," Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada now views Beijing as a strategic partner in a dangerous world. Anand t...
Oct 23, 2025
Liberals expected to introduce bill with tougher bail, sentencing rules today
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is expected to pitch tougher bail and sentencing standards for violent crime in legislation today. A news release says Justice Minister Sean Fraser will speak to report...
Oct 23, 2025
Carney vows budget will spur 'unprecedented' investment, but warns of 'sacrifices'
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney promised the nation Wednesday evening the fall budget will spur unseen levels of private sector investments, but at the same time he warned that sacrifices are in s...
Oct 22, 2025
Carney sets goal to double non-U.S. exports in the next decade
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is setting an "ambitious" goal to double Canada's non-U.S. exports in the next decade to generate $300 billion more in trade. Carney says Canada cannot over...
Oct 22, 2025
Wildfire fighters, evacuees call on feds to restore equipment and training funding
OTTAWA - A group of wildfire evacuees, volunteer firefighters and Indigenous wildfire guardians is in Ottawa this week calling on the federal government to do more to prevent seasonal wildfires. This ...
Oct 22, 2025
PM Carney expected to reveal thinking behind coming federal budget in speech today
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to give a speech later today on the tough choices his Liberal government faces in its first budget. Carney is slated to address a group of university students...
Oct 22, 2025
Tax cuts, dropping U.S. tariffs will hurt Ottawa's fiscal position: Desjardins report
OTTAWA - A new analysis of federal finances ahead of the much-anticipated fall budget argues Ottawa's fiscal position was made worse by its decision to drop counter-tariffs and cut income taxes. Desja...
Oct 22, 2025
India's envoy disputes Anand's claim that Ottawa can fully staff its embassy
OTTAWA - India's new envoy to Canada rejected Foreign Minister Anita Anand's claim that New Delhi has agreed to restore Canada's full complement of diplomats. Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik s...
Oct 22, 2025
NDP leadership contenders to make their pitches to voters in first forum
OTTAWA - The five official candidates for the federal NDP leadership will get their first chance to sell themselves to party members at a forum in Ottawa on Wednesday evening. The forum is being hoste...
Oct 22, 2025
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