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Indigenous services minister says First Nations support for developments 'critical'

Indigenous services minister says First Nations support for developments 'critical'

OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous services says she and the other Indigenous members of cabinet support their party's plan to fast-track infrastructure development — despite significant pushback from First Nations leaders.
Carney says he'll 'take note' of opposition motion to table a spring economic update

Carney says he'll 'take note' of opposition motion to table a spring economic update

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will "take note" of the successful opposition motion to add language calling for a spring economic update to the throne speech, but did not say when or how that will happen.
About 15,000 have fled Saskatchewan wildfires and more coming: Premier Moe

About 15,000 have fled Saskatchewan wildfires and more coming: Premier Moe

PRINCE ALBERT — As Manitoba grapples with wildfires that have forced more than 17,000 people from their homes, the premier of Saskatchewan said Tuesday the situation is becoming just as dire in his province.
Parole for former СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ health official who sexually assaulted boy

Parole for former СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ health official who sexually assaulted boy

The former chief medical health officer for British Columbia's Interior Health Authority has been granted full parole from a sentence for sexually assaulting a boy.
Federal bill includes new security powers to tighten border, immigration system

Federal bill includes new security powers to tighten border, immigration system

OTTAWA — Proposed federal legislation would give authorities new powers to search mail, make it easier for officials to pause or cancel immigration applications and expand the Canadian Coast Guard’s role to include security activities.
Ice from Oiler hometown rinks added to Edmonton arena ahead of Stanley Cup Final

Ice from Oiler hometown rinks added to Edmonton arena ahead of Stanley Cup Final

EDMONTON — Home ice advantage will take on a whole new meaning for some Edmonton Oilers as they head into the Stanley Cup Final.
Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report

Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report

OTTAWA — Canada's tourism industry might be in for a boost as Canadians boycott the United States and spend their travel dollars closer to home this year.
Duty free stores look for financial support as cross-border traffic drops

Duty free stores look for financial support as cross-border traffic drops

OTTAWA — An association representing duty free stores and a group of 15 mayors from border cities have written a letter to the federal government asking for financial support and clarity on export rules.
Removing Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture products a priority, says Carney

Removing Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture products a priority, says Carney

SASKATOON — The federal government plans to work urgently to remove Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture and seafood products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday.
Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney, but no specific projects identified

Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney, but no specific projects identified

SASKATOON — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday's gathering of the country's premiers to talk over nation-building projects with Prime Minister Mark Carney was the "best" they have had in the last decade.