Murray Wood: Arrest in 2001 Saskatoon assault case should make perpetrators worried
A 52-year-old man has been charged in connection with a 2001 sexual assault allegation in Saskatoon. Murray Wood says he...
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Bank of Canada mulled later timing for October rate cut, deliberations show
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada's governing council was on the same page about the need to lower its benchmark interest rate last month - but the exact timing of the cut was up for debate. The central ban...
Nov 12, 2025
Tariff tensions don't stop annual Christmas tree gift from Nova Scotia to Boston
LUNENBURG - Gripping a chainsaw as it roared to life, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, clad in orange safety gear, cut into the 42-year-old white spruce in Lunenburg County under the watchful eye of Cape Bre...
Nov 12, 2025
Ottawa is seeking a permanent parliamentary budget officer with 'tact and discretion'
OTTAWA - Ottawa says it's looking to hire a permanent parliamentary budget officer - someone with "tact and discretion" - just a few months after appointing a very critical fiscal watchdog on an inter...
Nov 12, 2025
Quebec should strengthen climate targets despite rollback in the U.S., says committee
MONTREAL - An expert committee says Quebec needs to maintain its ambition to address climate change despite a U.S. government that disputes climate science. Quebec's advisory committee on climate chan...
Nov 11, 2025
Federal budget's refreshed immigration targets will weigh on growth: economist
OTTAWA - One economist argues the federal Liberals' renewed pledge to throttle immigration levels over the next few years will weigh on Canada's economic growth. The federal budget tabled last week re...
Nov 11, 2025
Canada needs to invest in public health to regain measles elimination status
by Nicole Ireland and Hannah Alberga TORONTO - Infectious disease experts say Canada's loss of measles elimination status shows how badly investment is needed in public health, rebuilding vaccine conf...
Nov 11, 2025 A vial of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is pictured at the Taber Community Health Centre in Taber, Alta., Monday, July 28, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
Finance minister says critical minerals refining is the 'name of the game'
CALGARY - Finance Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne says his goal is to help make Canada the NATO partner of choice when it comes to supplying critical minerals as defence becomes a focus for many c...
Nov 10, 2025
Quebec premier lays out economic vision, warns economy headed for tough times
BEAUHARNOIS - Quebec Premier Franois Legault showed little interest on Monday to raising immigration levels, saying the way the economy is heading, the province will have more employees than job openi...
Nov 10, 2025
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO - Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Champagne in Calgary Federal Finance Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne will be at the Calgary Chamber of Commerc...
Nov 09, 2025
Poilievre lays out market-first opposition to Carney's federal budget in speech
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre needled Prime Minister Mark Carney over the size of the federal deficit Friday in a speech offering his critique of the Liberal budget tabled on Nov. 4. P...
Nov 07, 2025
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