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TVA says federal parties have to pay total of $300K for head-to-head French debate

TVA says federal parties have to pay total of $300K for head-to-head French debate

MONTREAL — If the four main federal political parties want to take part in the TVA network's head-to-head French-language debate in the upcoming election campaign, they will have to shell out $75,000 each.
Poilievre outlines plan to boost apprenticeships, training for trades workers

Poilievre outlines plan to boost apprenticeships, training for trades workers

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a plan Friday to boost training and employment for workers in the skilled trades.
Top political parties gear up for Sunday election call

Top political parties gear up for Sunday election call

OTTAWA — Canadians may be keeping their "elbows up" as the U.S. pursues its trade war, but the main federal party leaders are dropping the gloves as an election call inches closer. Prime Minister Mark Carney is widely expected to ask Gov. Gen.
Several Canadian flights cancelled after London fire caused power outage at Heathrow

Several Canadian flights cancelled after London fire caused power outage at Heathrow

TORONTO — Several arriving and departing flights between cities across Canada and London's Heathrow Airport were cancelled after an overnight fire caused a power outage and forced the British airport to close Friday, with further flight disruptions e
Wife of Ontario man arrested in Dominican Republic says he's '100 per cent innocent'

Wife of Ontario man arrested in Dominican Republic says he's '100 per cent innocent'

TORONTO — Jane Wilcox thought it was a simple mix-up when customs officers pulled her husband aside at the Punta Cana airport as they were heading back to Toronto.
Prime Minister Mark Carney hosts premiers for meeting in Ottawa Friday

Prime Minister Mark Carney hosts premiers for meeting in Ottawa Friday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting Canada's premiers in Ottawa Friday as the provinces grapple with the effects of Chinese and U.S. tariffs.
Mayors of border cities call on Ottawa for funding, support as tariff war continues

Mayors of border cities call on Ottawa for funding, support as tariff war continues

Mayors of several Canadian border cities and towns are calling for support from the federal government as the tariff war with the United States starts to hurt their communities.
Carney confirms Liberals won't proceed with planned capital gains tax change

Carney confirms Liberals won't proceed with planned capital gains tax change

OTTAWA — Days before he's expected to call a federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney is confirming he won't move ahead with a key Liberal tax policy.
Syrian-Canadians call on Ottawa to drop sanctions, reach out to war-ravaged country

Syrian-Canadians call on Ottawa to drop sanctions, reach out to war-ravaged country

OTTAWA — Canadians with ties to Syria say it's time for Ottawa to drop sanctions on the country and help nudge its new leaders toward a democratic, pluralistic future.
Quebec town says U.S. is limiting Canadian access to border-straddling library

Quebec town says U.S. is limiting Canadian access to border-straddling library

STANSTEAD, Que. — The town of Stanstead, Que., says U.S. authorities have unilaterally decided to "close the main Canadian access" to the Victorian-style library that straddles the border between the two countries.