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'The road is long': Syrian refugee engineering a fresh start in Montreal

'The road is long': Syrian refugee engineering a fresh start in Montreal

MONTREAL — When Jad Albasha arrived in Quebec in 2016 as a 21-year-old fleeing his war-torn home of Syria, he landed in a snow-covered world that spoke French, a language in which he did not understand a single word.
Canada focusing on peace, energy security and new partnerships at G7 meeting: Carney

Canada focusing on peace, energy security and new partnerships at G7 meeting: Carney

Carney is hosting the summit in Kananaskis, Alta., from June 15 to 17, welcoming U.S. President Donald Trump on his first visit to Canada during this presidential term.
Bank of Canada head Tiff Macklem says mandate should evolve in a 'shock-prone' world

Bank of Canada head Tiff Macklem says mandate should evolve in a 'shock-prone' world

Five years into his tenure as head of the Bank of Canada, Tiff Macklem says he sees the central bank's role evolving.
Marc Garneau left lasting legacy on Earth and in space, former colleagues say

Marc Garneau left lasting legacy on Earth and in space, former colleagues say

MONTREAL — Canadian scientists working on asteroid missions, exploring the universe through the James Webb Space Telescope or helping to put rovers on Mars say they can in some way thank Marc Garneau, who left an enduring legacy both as an astronaut
As his trade war faces legal pushback, Trump has other tariff tools he could deploy

As his trade war faces legal pushback, Trump has other tariff tools he could deploy

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are facing legal headwinds for the first time — but he has other tools he could deploy in his quest to realign global trade.
U.S. ambassador says Canadians facing device searches, detainment 'not a pattern'

U.S. ambassador says Canadians facing device searches, detainment 'not a pattern'

"If a Canadian has had a disappointing experience coming into the United States, I'm not denying that it happened, but I'm saying it's an isolated event and it is not a pattern."
Carney reflects on murders of Muslim family on fourth anniversary of deaths

Carney reflects on murders of Muslim family on fourth anniversary of deaths

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday marked the fourth anniversary of a hate-motivated vehicle attack that took the lives of four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., in 2021.
Company that worked on ArriveCan app barred from government contracts for 7 years

Company that worked on ArriveCan app barred from government contracts for 7 years

OTTAWA — Ottawa says it has banned the largest contractor that worked on the ArriveCan app from entering into contracts or real property agreements with the government for seven years.
Don't know if you've been vaccinated against measles? Get a shot, doctors urge

Don't know if you've been vaccinated against measles? Get a shot, doctors urge

For most people who aren't sure of their vaccination status, getting a measles shot is preferable to getting a blood test to check for measles immunity, experts say.
Justice Department cutting up to 264 jobs as it faces 'budgetary pressures'

Justice Department cutting up to 264 jobs as it faces 'budgetary pressures'

OTTAWA — The federal Department of Justice is set to lay off as many as 264 employees as it navigates what it calls "significant budgetary pressures.