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Is Canada now free of internal trade barriers? Read the fine print
June 30, 2025 - 2:06 PM

OTTAWA — Federal and provincial leaders are working to dismantle internal trade barriers that push up the cost of goods and make it harder to do business within Canada.
Meat producers warn internal trade bill could cause blowback with trade partners
June 24, 2025 - 2:45 PM

OTTAWA — The Canadian Meat Council is warning that the Liberal government’s legislation to ease the movement of goods and services within Canada could actually undermine red meat exports.
'We cannot waste any time': Anand promises 'action' and reform in foreign affairs
June 20, 2025 - 1:00 AM

OTTAWA — Faced with escalating conflict in the Middle East, a collapsing global trade system and a department struggling to reform itself, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she relishes the job of helping Canada navigate a turbulent world.
Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.'s capital
June 19, 2025 - 4:01 PM

VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says she's "thrilled" councillors have signalled support for a plan to address declining social order caused by homelessness, addiction and a fraying health care system in the city.
Few Canadians support Canada Post privatization, but open to sweeping changes: survey
June 18, 2025 - 12:31 PM

A new survey finds less support among Canadians for the privatization of Canada Post, but many are open to large-scale changes amid labour strife between the Crown corporation and its union.
National chief slams House committee for limiting witnesses on major projects bill
June 17, 2025 - 5:14 PM

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations slammed the committee of MPs studying the government's major projects bill on Tuesday for failing to invite more witnesses.
PM Carney says he has no plans to tackle 24 Sussex question during his mandate
June 14, 2025 - 3:00 AM

OTTAWA — Almost a decade after 24 Sussex Drive was abandoned as the official residence of the Canadian prime minister, taxpayers are still shelling out tens of thousands of dollars a year to maintain the vacant property, and the new prime minister has signalled he's in no rush to deal with the crumbling building.
Ottawa tabling bill to skirt impact assessment law for 'national interest' projects
May 29, 2025 - 4:52 PM

OTTAWA — The federal government is developing a "national interest" bill to fast-track nation-building projects with a streamlined regulatory approval process as a substitute for reviews under the Impact Assessment Act.
Canada Post makes new offers to union ahead of strike deadline
May 21, 2025 - 12:26 PM

OTTAWA — Canada Post has issued a new set of offers to the union representing postal workers and is pushing for a speedy resolution as the clock ticks down to a possible strike.
CRTC kicks off CanCon hearing as big streamers cancel appearances
May 14, 2025 - 12:54 PM

OTTAWA - The CRTC launched a hearing about drafting a new definition for Canadian content Wednesday, but three big American streaming companies dropped off the schedule at the last minute.
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iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
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Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
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Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
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Is Canada now free of internal trade barriers? Read the fine print

Meat producers warn internal trade bill could cause blowback with trade partners

'We cannot waste any time': Anand promises 'action' and reform in foreign affairs

Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.'s capital

Few Canadians support Canada Post privatization, but open to sweeping changes: survey

National chief slams House committee for limiting witnesses on major projects bill

PM Carney says he has no plans to tackle 24 Sussex question during his mandate

Ottawa tabling bill to skirt impact assessment law for 'national interest' projects

Canada Post makes new offers to union ahead of strike deadline

CRTC kicks off CanCon hearing as big streamers cancel appearances

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