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Ottawa to launch pre-approved home design catalogue, bring back post-war effort

OTTAWA — The federal government intends to resurrect a post-war effort to ramp up housing construction across Canada — but with a 21st-century twist.

Dec 12, 2023 3:49 PM Read more >

Greg Fergus will need to pay fine, apologize to stay on as House Speaker: NDP

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats say they won't be calling for House Speaker Greg Fergus to resign over a video that was shown at a partisan event, but they want to see him face "tough disciplinary measures.

Dec 12, 2023 2:52 PM Read more >

Minister mum on confidence in CBC head, says work to find successor begins next year

OTTAWA — The federal government will begin early in the new year the search for a new head of CBC/Radio-Canada, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge said Tuesday as she faced questions about her confidence in its current leader.

Dec 12, 2023 2:47 PM Read more >

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Dec 12, 2023 2:04 PM Read more >

It's the economy, stupid: How high inflation and interest rates tanked the Liberals

As the governing Liberals continue to slide in the polls, the slow-moving hurricane that may actually end up blowing them away appears to be the economy.

Dec 12, 2023 1:23 PM Read more >

Kenneth Law facing 14 charges of 2nd-degree murder in addition to previous charges

MISSISSAUGA, Ont.

Dec 12, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

In the news today: Liberal support sinking as inflation and interest rates rise

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

Dec 12, 2023 3:15 AM Read more >

B.C. Conservatives awaken from decades in dormancy ahead of 2024 vote

VICTORIA — The first blip on the radar signalling a potentially new player in British Columbia politics occurred in the summer byelection to fill the seat vacated by former New Democrat premier John Horgan.

Dec 12, 2023 3:00 AM Read more >

U.S. president not making much fuss over Canada's 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Canada's tax on Netflix and other foreign digital services companies may be a major irritant for the U.S. tech sector, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it doesn't seem to be much concern to President Joe Biden.

Dec 12, 2023 3:00 AM Read more >

Long-awaited bill would give First Nations 'tools and powers' to protect water: Hajdu

OTTAWA — The Liberal government tabled much-anticipated legislation Monday that aims to improve water quality in First Nations communities, improve collaboration on water protection and codify a new First Nations-led commission.

Dec 11, 2023 6:22 PM Read more >