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Politics The federal government is launching a more than $6-billion aid package for businesses impacted by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and relaxing some employment insurance rules to help workers. U.S. president threatening more tariffs on Canadian lumber, dairy Darren Major · CBC News · Posted: Mar 07, 2025 11:17 AMContinue Reading

Politics Canadian military planners are laying the groundwork for a restructuring of the army in the face of demands for more troops and equipment both at home and overseas. Lt.-Gen. Mike Wright says army is examining everything from ‘headquarters right down to the unit level’ Murray Brewster · CBC NewsContinue Reading

Politics A judge has dismissed a court challenge that sought to overturn the current suspension of Parliament. Applicants had argued that there must be ‘reasonable justification’ for progogation Darren Major · CBC News · Posted: Mar 06, 2025 9:37 PM EST | Last Updated: 5 hours ago Construction cranes workContinue Reading

Politics As United States-Canada trade war continues, Quebec Sen. Patrick Brazeau has challenged Donald Trump Jr. to a charity boxing match. Challenge comes as tariff chaos continues Darren Major · CBC News · Posted: Mar 06, 2025 5:31 PM EST | Last Updated: March 6 Quebec Sen. Patrick Brazeau, right,Continue Reading

Politics Ottawa has reached a proposed settlement agreement with Indigenous survivors of the segregated health facilities known as Indian hospitals, to provide individual compensation ranging from $10,000 to $200,000. Deal covers Indigenous patients admitted to government-run facilities A teacher with students during the 1960s at the Charles Camsell Indian Hospital inContinue Reading

Trump pauses tariffs on some Canadian goods until April 2 Donald Trump pressed pause on 25 per cent tariffs on some Canadian goods for another month Thursday after getting pushback from American business leaders who say the trade war is bad for financial markets. U.S. President Donald Trump said ThursdayContinue Reading

Politics Canada’s cyber intelligence agency is warning that countries including China, Russia and Iran will “very likely” lean on artificial intelligence to try and interfere in the upcoming federal election and mislead voters. Election call could be made in a matter of weeks Catharine Tunney · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

Politics Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has signed agreements totalling almost $37 billion over five years with 11 provinces and territories that will extend the federal child care space program until 2031. Agreements will increase base funding by 3% per year for 4 years, starting in 2027-28 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with kidsContinue Reading

Politics Ottawa has reached a deal with the majority of provinces to allow Canadian booze to flow more freely across the country just as U.S. liquor is pulled from their store shelves.  Removing internal trade barriers could throw Canadian businesses a lifeline as U.S. tariffs hit Olivia Stefanovich · CBCContinue Reading