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In the news today: PM Mark Carney to shuffle cabinet today

In the news today: PM Mark Carney to shuffle cabinet today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Canada's ambassador says economic talks must prioritize lifting Trump's tariffs

Canada's ambassador says economic talks must prioritize lifting Trump's tariffs

WASHINGTON — Ottawa's top diplomat in Washington says talks to negotiate any new deals with the United States will prioritize ending U.S President Donald Trump's ruinous tariffs on Canadian exports.
Steven Guilbeault to remain in cabinet: source

Steven Guilbeault to remain in cabinet: source

OTTAWA — Canadian Culture and Identity Minister Steven Guilbeault is among those names that will stay in cabinet on Tuesday when Prime Minister Mark Carney makes some hefty adjustments to his team, a Liberal source has confirmed to The Canadian Press
AFN chief calls for review of natural resource deals amid talk of Alberta separation

AFN chief calls for review of natural resource deals amid talk of Alberta separation

EDMONTON — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling for a federal review of nearly century-old natural resource transfer agreements in response to Alberta's government opening the door to a separation referendum.
Lawyer for hockey player suggests complainant led his client to bathroom for sex

Lawyer for hockey player suggests complainant led his client to bathroom for sex

A defence lawyer representing one of five hockey players on trial for sexual assault suggested Monday the complainant led his client to a bathroom to have sex and actively participated in the encounter.
Gun control group urges PM Carney to ensure 'timely delivery' on firearm commitments

Gun control group urges PM Carney to ensure 'timely delivery' on firearm commitments

OTTAWA — A prominent gun control group is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to swiftly implement Liberal election promises on firearms and avoid the foot-dragging that left many pledges under the previous government unfulfilled.
AFN chief calls for speedy return of clean water legislation

AFN chief calls for speedy return of clean water legislation

OTTAWA — Parliamentarians will be "playing games with First Nations children's lives" if they fail to quickly introduce and pass legislation to ensure access to clean drinking water, the Assembly of First Nations national chief said Monday.
Recount underway in rural Newfoundland riding where Liberal had 12-vote lead

Recount underway in rural Newfoundland riding where Liberal had 12-vote lead

ST. JOHN'S — A judicial recount got underway Monday in a rural Newfoundland riding where the Liberals finished with a 12-vote lead.
Group of investors submits revised offer to buy Quebec-based Lion Electric

Group of investors submits revised offer to buy Quebec-based Lion Electric

MONTREAL — A group of investors has submitted a revised offer to buy Quebec vehicle-maker Lion Electric, providing a possible lifeline to the beleaguered company.
Carney needs to 'pick a lane' on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says

Carney needs to 'pick a lane' on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says

OTTAWA — Climate activists and energy leaders say Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to make some hard choices on whether to bolster the country’s oil and gas sector as means of achieving economic stability.
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