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Randy Boissonnault's former company ineligible for government contracts for 5 years

Randy Boissonnault's former company ineligible for government contracts for 5 years

OTTAWA — The company that was co-founded by former federal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault is now barred from doing business with the federal government until 2030.
Rob Lantz sworn in as Prince Edward Island's next premier, after Dennis King resigns

Rob Lantz sworn in as Prince Edward Island's next premier, after Dennis King resigns

CHARLOTTETOWN — Rob Lantz was sworn in on Friday as the 34th premier of Prince Edward Island, taking over from Dennis King, who resigned earlier in the day after leading the province since 2019.
Advocates urge Canada to suspend refugee pact with U.S. over fears of persecution

Advocates urge Canada to suspend refugee pact with U.S. over fears of persecution

OTTAWA — Several civil society groups are calling on Ottawa to suspend a refugee pact with the United States over concerns for the safety of transgender and gender-diverse people.
Ontario NDP, Liberals release election platforms, promise billions in new spending

Ontario NDP, Liberals release election platforms, promise billions in new spending

TORONTO — Ontario's NDP and Liberals are both pledging tens of billions of dollars in new spending to pay for their campaign promises, but are taking different approaches to the other side of the ledger, with the NDP proposing wealth taxes and the Li
After three years of full-scale war, Ukrainians call on Canada to help them carry on

After three years of full-scale war, Ukrainians call on Canada to help them carry on

OTTAWA — As Ukraine marks three years since Russia's full-scale invasion on Monday, people on the ground are calling on Canadians not to give up on their fight for freedom. Here are three perspectives, from different parts of Ukraine.
Heiltsuk Nation written constitution passes with 67 per cent of votes

Heiltsuk Nation written constitution passes with 67 per cent of votes

VANCOUVER — The Heiltsuk Nation has approved the adoption of a written constitution for the First Nation on British Columbia's central coast.
Quebec girl, 13, dies after she was found buried in snow in Montreal suburb

Quebec girl, 13, dies after she was found buried in snow in Montreal suburb

CHÂTEAUGUAY, Que. — A 13-year-old girl who was found buried in snow in a Montreal suburb earlier this week has died, police confirmed Friday. Const. Erika Grondin with police in Châteauguay, Que.
Poilievre's proposed incentives for First Nations water, resource projects draw fire

Poilievre's proposed incentives for First Nations water, resource projects draw fire

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he would incentivize First Nations to support natural-resource projects through industry taxes and revisiting how much sway Indigenous Peoples and environmental considerations have over approving pro
70% of Canadians support retaliatory tariffs on United States: poll

70% of Canadians support retaliatory tariffs on United States: poll

OTTAWA — Seventy per cent of Canadians are in favour of dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on the United States, a new poll suggests.
Internal military report blames botched shooter drill on poor organization

Internal military report blames botched shooter drill on poor organization

OTTAWA — An internal report blames a lack of communication for a debacle on a Canadian Armed Forces base last fall, when masked men taking part in active-shooter drill fired blanks at civil servants who didn't know it was a training exercise.
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