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Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank

Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank

OTTAWA — The federal government and Canada's premiers are greatly overselling the benefits of breaking down internal trade barriers, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives argues in a new report.
Upgrade to charge against man with al-Qaida ties as punishment for alleged terrorism

Upgrade to charge against man with al-Qaida ties as punishment for alleged terrorism

MONTREAL — A federal prosecutor has announced he will invoke a little-used provision on terrorism in the Criminal Code that would allow a man with al-Qaida ties to be sentenced to life in prison for allegedly uttering threats.
Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada's deadline remains in place

Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada's deadline remains in place

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump started sending out letters to governments around the world Monday threatening high tariffs in the absence of trade deals — even as he gave himself more time to make those deals.
Big tent or small? John Rustad and the battle for the soul of the B.C. Conservatives

Big tent or small? John Rustad and the battle for the soul of the B.C. Conservatives

VICTORIA — Dave Sharkey still remembers how he felt about the future of the Conservative Party of B.C. when he was part of the delegation that marched in the 2022 Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade. "There were only four of us," Sharkey said.
In the news today: Evacuation order issued in Kelowna due to wildfire

In the news today: Evacuation order issued in Kelowna due to wildfire

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Convicted murderer Lori Bill Germa escapes from Archambault Institution in Quebec

Convicted murderer Lori Bill Germa escapes from Archambault Institution in Quebec

MONTREAL — A 69-year-old convicted murderer that escaped from a prison in Quebec's Laurentians area might be in southwestern Ontario, Ontario Provincial Police said Sunday.
Report details prison assault that led to B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton's death

Report details prison assault that led to B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton's death

An investigation report detailing the prison assault that led to the death of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton says he was assaulted by another inmate who broke a broom handle and thrust it into his face.
Advocate calls for better rail safety on 12th anniversary of Lac-Mégantic disaster

Advocate calls for better rail safety on 12th anniversary of Lac-Mégantic disaster

A spokesman for a citizens' rail safety group believes not enough has been done to ensure the town's residents are safe from future disasters.
Environment group warns against repealing federal electric vehicle mandate

Environment group warns against repealing federal electric vehicle mandate

Clean Energy Canada says politicians should instead be helping to put more EVs on the road.
More soldiers, more money. Canada's top soldier extols benefits of spending boost

More soldiers, more money. Canada's top soldier extols benefits of spending boost

Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan says it's been a good year for recruiting, with the CAF surpassing its objective by 2,000 for the first time in 10 years.