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Mary Ng under ethics probe over contract to firm co-founded by Liberal strategist

Mary Ng under ethics probe over contract to firm co-founded by Liberal strategist

OTTAWA — The federal ethics commissioner has opened an investigation into the conduct of International Trade Minister Mary Ng over a contract given to a company co-founded by a Liberal strategist.
Ottawa's main Canada Day celebrations to be held at LeBreton Flats Park

Ottawa's main Canada Day celebrations to be held at LeBreton Flats Park

OTTAWA — Large-scale Canada Day celebrations will return to the national capital July 1, with most of the action taking place in a park just west of Parliament Hill.
Ottawa announces $247 million to create 25,000 apprenticeship positions across Canada

Ottawa announces $247 million to create 25,000 apprenticeship positions across Canada

HALIFAX — The federal government is announcing nearly $247 million to help create more than 25,000 apprenticeship positions in the skilled trades across Canada.
'Lost confidence:' Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry resumes amid public backlash

'Lost confidence:' Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry resumes amid public backlash

HALIFAX — The Mountie in charge of the RCMP's initial response to the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia began testifying before an inquiry Monday, but the public has been barred from listening. For unspecified health reasons, Staff Sgt.
Maple syrup producers see climate change as a threat to industry's future

Maple syrup producers see climate change as a threat to industry's future

Paul Renaud is only too aware of what the power of wind can do to trees.
New federal gun bill, NS mass shooting inquiry faces backlash: In The News for May 30

New federal gun bill, NS mass shooting inquiry faces backlash: In The News for May 30

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 30 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Second federal flight carrying Ukrainians bound for Canada lands in Montreal

Second federal flight carrying Ukrainians bound for Canada lands in Montreal

MONTREAL — Dozens of well-wishers bearing balloons and flowers packed a Montreal airport on Sunday to welcome hundreds of Ukrainians fleeing the war in their home country and poised to begin rebuilding their lives in Canada.
Thousands without power one week after deadly storm swept through Ontario, Quebec

Thousands without power one week after deadly storm swept through Ontario, Quebec

MONTREAL — More than 27,000 homes in Ontario and Quebec remain without power, one week after a severe wind and thunderstorm swept through both provinces.
Two new Arctic and offshore patrol ships named in honour of Canadian naval heroes

Two new Arctic and offshore patrol ships named in honour of Canadian naval heroes

HALIFAX — Two of Canada's new Arctic and offshore patrol ships were formally named on Sunday in a move intended to preserve the stories of two of the country's naval heroes during the Second World War.
Quebec's use of notwithstanding clause in language law opens constitutional debate

Quebec's use of notwithstanding clause in language law opens constitutional debate

MONTREAL — When federal Justice Minister David Lametti reacted last week to the adoption of Quebec's language law reform, he took aim at the provincial government's proactive use of the notwithstanding clause to shield the law from constitutional cha