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Smith opposes blocking energy exports to U.S. but Ford wants to keep option open

Smith opposes blocking energy exports to U.S. but Ford wants to keep option open

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, fresh off a weekend visit with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, cautioned Ottawa against blocking energy exports to the U.S.
Electric vehicle rebates paused as federal program runs out of money

Electric vehicle rebates paused as federal program runs out of money

OTTAWA — The federal government has paused an incentive program that offered Canadians rebates of up to $5,000 when buying or leasing electric vehicles.
Harm reduction advocates hope high court will 'clarify' Canada's 'Good Samaritan' law

Harm reduction advocates hope high court will 'clarify' Canada's 'Good Samaritan' law

Outside a rural Saskatchewan elementary school on a fall morning in 2020, Paul Wilson and three others parked their truck and called 911 as a woman they were with experienced a fentanyl overdose.
Quebec Liberals look to revive party's electoral fortunes as leadership race begins

Quebec Liberals look to revive party's electoral fortunes as leadership race begins

MONTREAL — The Quebec Liberals kicked off their leadership race on Monday, in search of a new face for the party that has been in the wilderness since 2018 but that was once a major political force in the province.
Canada settles class-action lawsuit by military members who alleged racism in uniform

Canada settles class-action lawsuit by military members who alleged racism in uniform

The settlement is worth up to $150 million, and individual payments will range from $5,000 to $35,000.
Quebec measles outbreak grows to 11 cases; officials warn of thousands of exposures

Quebec measles outbreak grows to 11 cases; officials warn of thousands of exposures

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says thousands of people might have been exposed to measles at a shopping mall north of Montreal earlier this month, as an outbreak of the highly contagious disease continues to grow.
Canada Post says 25% stamp price increase takes effect today

Canada Post says 25% stamp price increase takes effect today

The cost of a single domestic stamp is now $1.44, up from $1.15.
Minister makes first trip to Syrian border area after Assad regime ends

Minister makes first trip to Syrian border area after Assad regime ends

OTTAWA — International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen and MP Omar Alghabra have made the first Canadian delegation visit to the border region of Turkey and Syria since the fall of the Bashar Assad regime in Syria.
In the news today: Field narrows among big-name Liberal leader hopefuls

In the news today: Field narrows among big-name Liberal leader hopefuls

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Weekend announcements narrow field of high-profile Liberal leadership prospects

Weekend announcements narrow field of high-profile Liberal leadership prospects

OTTAWA — As a race to elect a new Liberal leader quickly approaches, a high-profile candidate appears set to throw their hat into the ring.
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