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Liberals expand loans and grants in budget, but students hoping for...

Ottawa: This year's federal budget sets aside more than $800 million to expand loans and grants for the upcoming school year, but students are...

How population growth is affecting everything from jobs to housing in...

Ottawa: Rapid population growth is challenging economists’ understanding of the economy as they monitor how businesses and consumers are responding to high interest rates. The...

Climate change affecting Christmas tree farms across Canada, expert say

Vancouver: The effects of climate change are taking a toll on Christmas tree farms across Canada, with one forestry expert and the head of...

Poilievre says he needs to study replacement workers bill before taking...

OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday he doesn't yet have a position on the Liberal government's proposed legislation to ban the use...

More foreign firefighters expected to arrive today to help Canada battle...

More firefighters from abroad are expected to arrive today to help battle Canada's worst wildfire season of the 21st century. Quebec's public safety minister says...

Alberta minister calls for back to work legislation to end B.C....

Vancouver: Alberta's transport minister wants the federal government to recall Parliament to consider back-to-work legislation that would end a strike at British Columbia ports. Minister...

Elaine Tanner, 1960s swimming superstar, cherishes rare medal that Canada wanted...

NORTH SAANICH, B.C.: She was once hailed as Canada's best athlete and Elaine Tanner has the accolades to prove it as a teenage swimming...

Trade Minister Mary Ng broke ethics rules over contract to friend,...

OTTAWA — The federal conflict of interest and ethics commissioner says Trade Minister Mary Ng broke the rules when her office awarded a contract...

Time in Canada to debate whether notwithstanding clause should exist, says...

Ottawa: A Liberal MP from Montreal says it is time for the country to debate whether the notwithstanding clause should be on the books. Sameer...

Journalist to premier: The political journey of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

The political story of Danielle Smith is one of triumph then defeat, followed by betrayal, banishment and redemption. The 52-year-old led her United Conservative Party...