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NDP leader says Carney needs to keep Parliament in the loop on trade talks

NDP leader says Carney needs to keep Parliament in the loop on trade talks

OTTAWA — Interim NDP Leader Don Davies is accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of not being transparent about negotiations with the U.S. on getting President Donald Trump's tariffs lifted.
Trump is receiving mostly negative ratings from countries around the world: poll

Trump is receiving mostly negative ratings from countries around the world: poll

WASHINGTON — The share of Canadians who view the United States favourably has dropped 20 percentage points since last year. That finding comes from new polling by the Pew Research Center that also suggests U.S.
Canada invites United Arab Emirates to G7 summit, Brazil says Carney invited to COP30

Canada invites United Arab Emirates to G7 summit, Brazil says Carney invited to COP30

OTTAWA — Canada has invited the United Arab Emirates to attend the G7 summit in Alberta, The Canadian Press has learned.
Ottawa's GST rebate on new homes would save typical first-time buyer $27K: PBO

Ottawa's GST rebate on new homes would save typical first-time buyer $27K: PBO

OTTAWA — An eligible first-time homebuyer could save an average of $26,832 in sales tax on the price of a newly built home under Ottawa's latest housing proposal, the parliamentary budget officer said in a new report on Wednesday.
Sabia, veteran of public and private sectors, to head Carney's Privy Council

Sabia, veteran of public and private sectors, to head Carney's Privy Council

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is tapping Michael Sabia, a veteran of the public and private sector, to head up the Privy Council Office in Ottawa. Sabia's tenure as clerk of the Privy Council and secretary to cabinet will begin July 7.
Sir John A. Macdonald statue back in view at Queen's Park after five years boarded up

Sir John A. Macdonald statue back in view at Queen's Park after five years boarded up

TORONTO — The Sir John A. Macdonald statue outside the Ontario legislature is back in full view after spending the past five years in a box.
All regions will get ‘fair share’ of defence windfall: industry minister

All regions will get ‘fair share’ of defence windfall: industry minister

MONTREAL — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the massive funding announced this week for Canada’s defence industry will filter down to all regions of the country, as the federal government looks to jump-start domestic and overseas trade and reduce
Trump and Newsom escalate fight as feds intervene in Los Angeles protests: In their own words

Trump and Newsom escalate fight as feds intervene in Los Angeles protests: In their own words

The public fight between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump keeps intensifying, with name calling, insults and accusations traded over television and social media networks.
Trump, pizza and helicopters: A guide to the New Jersey governor's race

Trump, pizza and helicopters: A guide to the New Jersey governor's race

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — That perfect slice of Jersey pizza. Garden State puns about putting down roots. A whirlwind lesson on Navy helicopters. And diners, lots of diners.
Minister flags concern over BC Ferries' deal with Chinese state-owned shipyard

Minister flags concern over BC Ferries' deal with Chinese state-owned shipyard

British Columbia's transportation minister has raised concerns with BC Ferries about its decision to have a Chinese shipyard build four new ferries for its passenger fleet, amid an ongoing trade conflict between Canada and China.