Category Archives: CP Canada
Canada rejects Iraqi government's claim that Ottawa will take detainees from ISIL era
OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada is rejecting a claim by the Iraqi government that Ottawa will bring home Canadian men detained during the rule of the Islamic State group. The Iraqi claim followed a mee...
Mar 13, 2026
Questions linger about duties of incoming national security and intelligence adviser
OTTAWA - As Canada's national security and intelligence adviser prepares to leave her post, there are questions about the exact role her apparent successor will play. Early this month, Prime Minister ...
Mar 13, 2026
Unions, MPs warn funding cuts could affect services for veterans
OTTAWA - Unions and MPs say a bureau at Veterans Affairs which provides free legal advice to veterans and RCMP members who have been denied disability benefits is about to see its workforce cut almost...
Mar 13, 2026
Quebec minister says he's open to making police watchdog reports public
MONTRAL - Quebec's public security minister says he's open to publicly releasing the reports by the province's independent police watchdog, as is the case with police oversight bodies in other provinc...
Mar 13, 2026
Conservative leader says his plan is 'the only hope' for Canada's auto industry
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre set off for a weekend of meetings in Michigan Friday promising to return to Windsor, Ont., in two days with details of a plan he said is "literally the on...
Mar 13, 2026
Man charged in murder of Montreal store owner had stabbed to death B.C. woman in 2012
MONTREAL - A man charged with first-degree murder in the death on Thursday of a Montreal convenience store owner has a lengthy criminal record, which includes a conviction in 2015 for stabbing to deat...
Mar 13, 2026
'Overwhelmed' mom of Tumbler Ridge victim Maya Gebala wants no more mail
VANCOUVER - The mother of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala says they have been "overwhelmed" by letters and packages from well wishers and she's asking them to stop sending any more. Cia Edmo...
Mar 13, 2026
Conservatives nominate candidate in Scarborough byelection
OTTAWA - The Conservatives have now named candidates for all three upcoming byelections. The party announced that middle school teacher Diana Filipova will run in Scarborough Southwest. That seat was ...
Mar 13, 2026
Canada will maintain Russian oil sanctions, despite 30-day U.S. pause: Carney
OTTAWA - Canada will maintain its sanctions on Russia and its shadow fleet of oil transports, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's move to ease sanctions, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday. T...
Mar 13, 2026
Montreal's mayor heading to South Korea for 'economic and cultural mission'
MONTREAL - Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada is heading to South Korea for a five-day trip aimed at strengthening economic and cultural ties. Martinez Ferrada and about 50 other delegates will vi...
Mar 13, 2026