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PM Carney won't take up Trudeau's Wednesday question period tradition
Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in his first question period on Wednesday — but will not carry on a tradition started by his predecessor.
U.S. ambassador says country is 'open to doing business' with Canada amid trade war
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra told the audience of major business and political figures that the U.S. is "open for business" — even as President Donald Trump digs in on his claim that he will not lift tariffs on Canada, and after he told Prime Minister Mark Carney there was nothing he could say to change that.
Pen or pencil? Elections Canada says it doesn't matter when casting a ballot
Elections Canada is debunking posts some have seen on social media claiming voters have to use a pencil to mark their ballot.
Advance voting continues as Poilievre accuses Carney of 'printing money'
Canadians continued to head to advance polls Sunday as the main federal party leaders campaigned in B.C. and the country's capital.
Poilievre proposes letting judges order drug treatment for addiction
The Conservative Party Leader says his government would give judges the option to order mandatory drug treatment as a substitute for incarceration in some criminal cases.
Former PM Harper praises Poilievre's experience, ascent in huge Edmonton rally
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's political experience and his climb to the top of the party's ranks makes him aptly positioned to lead Canada, former prime minister Stephen Harper says.
Consumers could find 'meaningful savings' as carbon tax ends: Desjardins
Canadians can expect to feel the absence of the consumer carbon price at the pump immediately but it may take longer to notice a difference in the price of other goods, a new report released Wednesday suggests.
Ottawa moves to guard businesses against hostile takeovers during trade war
Canada's industry minister is looking to block what he calls "predatory investment behaviour" as the trade war with the United States continues.
Universal basic income program could cut poverty up to 40%: Budget watchdog
The government's fiscal watchdog says a guaranteed basic income program at the federal level could cut poverty rates in Canada by up to 40 per cent.