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New Canada Strong Pass offers discounts on parks, museums, camping and train travel
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault announced on Monday morning that the federal government will launch the Canada Strong Pass later this week, a move to promote domestic tourism that makes Canada's historic sites and parks free to visit and rail travel less expensive for young people.
Alberta premier says she likes Ottawa's speedy plan for infrastructure project approvals
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she likes the federal government’s plan to reduce the approval times of major infrastructure projects to two years, and she hopes Canada can revise other legislation to "improve investor confidence."
Former MP Han Dong settles defamation lawsuit with Global News
Former MP Han Dong has settled his defamation lawsuit against Global News, according to a statement posted to the news organization's website, closing a two-year legal battle that came after the outlet published an article alleging he advised a Chinese diplomat to hold off on freeing two Canadians who were detained in China at the time.
Carney calls for 'maximum restraint' as Iran responds to Israeli airstrikes
Prime Minister Mark Carney called for Israel and Iran to exercise "maximum restraint" and move toward a diplomatic solution on Friday, while criticizing Iran's missile strikes on Israel and affirming Israel's right to defend itself.
Carney lays out Canada's G7 summit priorities while managing a complicated guest list
With one week to go until G7 leaders gather in Alberta, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his priorities for the meeting and is managing a guest list that lays bare fault lines in some of Canada’s international relationships.
Feds announce up to 6,000 more Canada Summer Jobs as youths struggle to find work
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced Friday afternoon the federal government is creating up to 6,000 more spots in the Canada Summer Jobs program for young people — a move that comes as many struggle to find work.
Mark Carney chooses former UN ambassador Marc-André Blanchard as his chief of staff
Prime Minister Mark Carney has selected former Canadian ambassador to the United Nations Marc-André Blanchard as his chief of staff. Blanchard will begin the job in July and replace former cabinet minister Marco Mendicino.
Britain waiting for Parliament to return before deciding on pursuing Canada-U.K. trade deal
British High Commissioner to Canada Rob Tinline says his government is waiting for the Canadian government to fully return before deciding whether to restart talks on a potential bilateral trade deal after negotiations fell apart at the beginning of last year.
Poilievre says Conservatives will fight for change in new session of Parliament
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his caucus will be pushing measures to make Canada more affordable, safe, self-reliant and united, as Conservative MPs prepare to return to Parliament without him.
The King's visit is a response to Trump's 51st state threats. Will it help?
King Charles III will soon land in Ottawa to deliver the throne speech that kicks off a new session of Parliament. It’s widely understood the King’s visit is meant to push back on U.S. President Donald Trump’s 51st state threats — but not everyone is convinced it will work.