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Car shoppers pessimistic about Canada's zero-emissions vehicle sales target: survey

Car shoppers pessimistic about Canada's zero-emissions vehicle sales target: survey

A new survey has found that the majority of car buyers don't think the Canadian government can achieve its target of 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, as interest in electric vehicle purchases remains largely unchanged from last year.
Saab, CAE to work jointly on training for Royal Canadian Navy's new submarine fleet

Saab, CAE to work jointly on training for Royal Canadian Navy's new submarine fleet

OTTAWA — Swedish defence manufacturer Saab and Canadian tech company CAE Inc. say they will work together to create training simulators for the Royal Canadian Navy's next submarine fleet.
Cabinet ministers watch their words as pressure builds on defence file

Cabinet ministers watch their words as pressure builds on defence file

OTTAWA — National defence is becoming an increasingly thorny topic for Prime Minister Mark Carney's government as Canada comes under heavy pressure from its allies to do more and spend more.
Humanitarian group pauses aid trucks bound for Gaza, citing Israeli restrictions

Humanitarian group pauses aid trucks bound for Gaza, citing Israeli restrictions

OTTAWA — Aid groups say Ottawa has fallen silent as Palestinians face a growing risk of famine in the Gaza Strip — and as one Canadian humanitarian organization pauses aid delivery after accusing Israel of imposing a dangerous distribution system.
Quebec committee recommends restricting social media accounts for youth under 14

Quebec committee recommends restricting social media accounts for youth under 14

QUÉBEC — A committee of Quebec legislature members is recommending that social media accounts be barred for youth under the age of 14 unless they have the consent of a parent or guardian.
A timeline of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada

A timeline of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada

For over a year before the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump had been signalling plans to impose across-the-board tariffs if he won the United States presidency. Trump was elected on Nov.
Canada Post puts forward ‘final offers’ to union, posts $1.3B loss for 2024

Canada Post puts forward ‘final offers’ to union, posts $1.3B loss for 2024

MONTREAL — Canada Post said it notched nearly $1.3 billion in operating losses last year as the beleaguered institution laid out its "final offers" to the union representing 55,000 workers after negotiations resumed on Wednesday.
Provinces 'hold the key' to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues

Provinces 'hold the key' to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues

OTTAWA — While the federal government and cities across Canada are making strides on expanding the housing supply, the provinces still need to get serious about building quality homes, a new report released Thursday argues.
Supreme Court of Canada dismisses Nunavut's bid to toss out school language case

Supreme Court of Canada dismisses Nunavut's bid to toss out school language case

OTTAWA — A lawsuit over the right to Inuit language instruction in the Nunavut public school system is a step closer to being heard following a Supreme Court of Canada decision.
In the news today: U.S. federal court rules against Trump tariffs

In the news today: U.S. federal court rules against Trump tariffs

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