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Trudeau announces appointment of B.C. executive to Senate

Trudeau announces appointment of B.C. executive to Senate

The Governor General has appointed Duncan Wilson as an independent senator to fill a vacancy in the Senate for British Columbia.
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Anand meets with provincial counterparts to discuss boosting interprovincial trade

Anand meets with provincial counterparts to discuss boosting interprovincial trade

OTTAWA — Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand said Friday she wants to boost internal trade by getting the provinces to recognize out-of-province labour certifications and regulations.
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Ottawa tells First Nations chiefs committee to sort out child welfare talks with AFN

Ottawa tells First Nations chiefs committee to sort out child welfare talks with AFN

OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says Ottawa needs the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and a committee trying to renegotiate a child welfare agreement to decide who's leading the talks before any progress can be made.
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Doug Ford's Ontario PCs win re-election, with tariff threats around the corner

Doug Ford's Ontario PCs win re-election, with tariff threats around the corner

TORONTO — Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives won't have long to sit back and bask in the glow of winning a third majority government with an imminent tariff threat around the corner.
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Transport Minister Anand says she's seeking re-election in face of Trump's threats

Transport Minister Anand says she's seeking re-election in face of Trump's threats

OTTAWA — Anita Anand, minister of transport and internal trade, says she's changed her mind and will run in the upcoming federal election.
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Quebec replaces digital technology minister who resigned over auto board scandal

Quebec replaces digital technology minister who resigned over auto board scandal

QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault replaced his cybersecurity and digital technology minister Friday after a scandal with the auto insurance board's online platform forced the resignation of Éric Caire.
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Quebec could extend religious symbols ban to school staff other than teachers

Quebec could extend religious symbols ban to school staff other than teachers

MONTREAL — The Quebec government might extend its ban on religious symbols following a report on the state of secularism in several public schools.
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Time running out for Canadians seeking visas for family in Gaza

Time running out for Canadians seeking visas for family in Gaza

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
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Gilles Villeneuve museum temporarily closes amid legal action by late driver's family

Gilles Villeneuve museum temporarily closes amid legal action by late driver's family

MONTREAL — A museum northeast of Montreal named in honour of Canadian racing legend Gilles Villeneuve says it is temporarily shutting its doors amid a legal battle with the late driver's family over his memorabilia.
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Canada extends temporary visa application window for Ukrainians

Canada extends temporary visa application window for Ukrainians

The new deadline to apply for new or renewed work and study permits under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel program is March 31, 2026.
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