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Carney says it's 'foundational' to have diplomatic ties with India

Carney says it's 'foundational' to have diplomatic ties with India

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says that reinstating key diplomats between Canada and India is a "foundational" step in restoring the relationship between the two countries.
Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill

Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill

OTTAWA — After weeks of criticism from First Nations leaders, the federal government has amended its major projects bill to withdraw the power it gave cabinet to sidestep the Indian Act.
B.C. NDP caucus asks RCMP to investigate Rustad's claim of MLA blackmailers

B.C. NDP caucus asks RCMP to investigate Rustad's claim of MLA blackmailers

VICTORIA — The chair of British Columbia's NDP caucus has written to the RCMP requesting an investigation into allegations that former members of the B.C. Conservative Opposition tried to blackmail their ex-colleagues.
Canada announces measures to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs

Canada announces measures to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada is taking steps to protect the steel and aluminum industries with new counter-tariffs and protectionist policies, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday. At a press conference, Carney pointed out that he and U.S.
Nova Scotia offering $150,000 reward for information about two missing children

Nova Scotia offering $150,000 reward for information about two missing children

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information about two young children reported missing from their rural home north of Halifax almost seven weeks ago.
Champagne says Canada won't pause digital services tax

Champagne says Canada won't pause digital services tax

OTTAWA — Canada won't put a hold on the digital services tax on big tech companies set to take effect on June 30, the finance minister said Thursday. Pressure has mounted on Ottawa to pause the tax ahead of trade discussions with the U.S.
Quebec police say three-year-old missing girl found in Ontario needs rest, privacy

Quebec police say three-year-old missing girl found in Ontario needs rest, privacy

MONTREAL — Police are asking the public to stop sharing the name and photo of the three-year-old Montreal girl found in Ontario after going missing for four days.
Company to pay $330K after Edmonton worker trapped in smokehouse, dies in 92 C heat

Company to pay $330K after Edmonton worker trapped in smokehouse, dies in 92 C heat

EDMONTON — A commercial food processing company has been ordered to pay $330,000 after one of its workers became trapped in a smokehouse and died. Ontario-based Sofina Foods Inc.
Federal Court of Appeal overturns decision requiring action on judicial vacancies

Federal Court of Appeal overturns decision requiring action on judicial vacancies

OTTAWA — A panel of judges has overturned a court ruling that directed the federal government to step up the pace of judicial appointments to address an "untenable" number of vacancies.
Ottawa shows no signs of limiting MAID after UN panel calls for reversal

Ottawa shows no signs of limiting MAID after UN panel calls for reversal

OTTAWA — Ottawa is giving no sign that it intends to amend existing legislation on medical assistance in dying — something a UN committee called for earlier this spring.