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Throne speech adopted without a vote in House of Commons

Throne speech adopted without a vote in House of Commons

A vote on the throne speech would have been a confidence matter. If the government loses a confidence vote, it's defeated — and that can lead to a snap election.
Smith says she sees a 'breakthrough' in talks with Americans on energy

Smith says she sees a 'breakthrough' in talks with Americans on energy

WASHINGTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on Wednesday there's been a "breakthrough" in conversations with Americans on Canada's role in the United States' quest for energy dominance as President Donald Trump's tariffs continue to cause uncert
Two lots of birth control pills recalled because they contained too many placebos

Two lots of birth control pills recalled because they contained too many placebos

TORONTO — Health Canada says a pharmaceutical company has recalled two lots of Seasonale birth control because the packages contain too many placebo pills. The agency says Teva Canada Ltd.
Federal inmates allege pandemic ill treatment in class-action lawsuit

Federal inmates allege pandemic ill treatment in class-action lawsuit

Representative plaintiff Dean Christopher Roberts alleges many prisoners were subjected to “inhumane rights restrictions” beginning in March 2020.
RCMP says it will collect info on possible war crimes in Gaza war

RCMP says it will collect info on possible war crimes in Gaza war

OTTAWA — The RCMP says it will "proactively" collect information about possible war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Israel-Hamas armed conflict.
‘Another universe of pain and suffering’: Patients allege neglectful obstetrical and gynecological care by Toronto doctor

‘Another universe of pain and suffering’: Patients allege neglectful obstetrical and gynecological care by Toronto doctor

TORONTO — Marie-Louise Fitrion says she was asleep in a hospital bed when she woke up to an obstetrician’s hand in her vagina. It was Oct.
Immigration minister defends border bill's restrictions on asylum claims

Immigration minister defends border bill's restrictions on asylum claims

OTTAWA — Safeguards have been written into the government's border bill to ensure civil rights and due process are upheld in proposed immigration regulations, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Wednesday.
New Montreal square lined with orange cones after reports of tripping, injuries

New Montreal square lined with orange cones after reports of tripping, injuries

MONTREAL — A brand new Montreal public square that is designed to resemble a "suspended blossoming meadow" is lined with orange construction cones after reports that people were tripping over its concrete terrain.
Steel industry, labour leaders call for government action as U.S. tariffs spike

Steel industry, labour leaders call for government action as U.S. tariffs spike

TORONTO — Canada's steel industry needs the federal government to take swift action as it faces an existential threat from steeply increased U.S. tariff, said Catherine Cobden, head of the Canadian Steel Producers Association.
Inflation volatility, tariff uncertainty keep Bank of Canada sidelined

Inflation volatility, tariff uncertainty keep Bank of Canada sidelined

OTTAWA — The unpredictability of the United States' trade war and signs of creeping inflation kept the Bank of Canada's interest rate on hold for a second consecutive decision on Wednesday — even as the central bank braces for an economic hit.