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Canada 'open for business,' minister says as Ottawa pushes critical minerals mining

Canada 'open for business,' minister says as Ottawa pushes critical minerals mining

OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says that while other countries isolate themselves from foreign investment, Canada is "open for business.
Former PM Harper blasts Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney's economic record

Former PM Harper blasts Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney's economic record

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper is taking shots at Liberal leadership front-runner Mark Carney's economic record days before the party gathers to choose its next leader.
Quebec man accused of killing three men in 2023 truck attack to stand trial in May

Quebec man accused of killing three men in 2023 truck attack to stand trial in May

MONTREAL — The trial for a Quebec man charged with killing three pedestrians with his truck will begin mid-May and is expected to last eight weeks.
Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King appointed ambassador to Ireland

Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King appointed ambassador to Ireland

OTTAWA — Former Prince Edward Island premier Dennis King has been appointed Canada's new ambassador to Ireland. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office announced the appointment today.
In the news today: Trudeau visits King Charles before trip home

In the news today: Trudeau visits King Charles before trip home

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trudeau meets with King Charles before trip home Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with King Charles today before leaving London for Ottawa.
Canada's bracing for Trump's tariffs. Here's how it's expected to respond

Canada's bracing for Trump's tariffs. Here's how it's expected to respond

Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods imposed by the U.S. government are expected to take hold tomorrow, marking the start of a North American trade war.
A federal byelection has been called for Halifax

A federal byelection has been called for Halifax

HALIFAX — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that a byelection is to be held in Halifax on April 14. The Halifax seat has been empty since Aug. 31, when longtime member of Parliament Andy Fillmore resigned to run for Halifax mayor.
"Nothing more than a distraction," says B.C. forest minister on Trump's lumber order

"Nothing more than a distraction," says B.C. forest minister on Trump's lumber order

VANCOUVER — B.C.'s Forest Minister said the latest executive order from U.S.
Trudeau staunchly defends Zelenskyy as London summit on European security wraps up

Trudeau staunchly defends Zelenskyy as London summit on European security wraps up

LONDON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Moscow can't be trusted in any agreement to end its invasion of Ukraine, as European leaders craft plans to rely less on Washington and protect the continent from more incursions by Russian President Vladim
Excitement for Canadian company as Firefly's Blue Ghost lands on moon

Excitement for Canadian company as Firefly's Blue Ghost lands on moon

MONTREAL — The head of a Quebec aerospace company says he's thrilled by the confirmation that a private lunar lander has touched down on the moon with his company's technology aboard.
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