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Feds want $411 million to cover refugee health care as the number of new arrivals soars
The federal government is asking Parliament to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in new spending to cover the health-care costs of eligible refugees and asylum seekers — a budget line item that has soared in recent years as the number of these newcomers reached record highs.
Trudeau government to send $250 cheques to most workers, slash GST on some goods
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday a suite of new measures meant to alleviate some of the affordability pressures people have been experiencing in the post-COVID era — including a two-month GST holiday on some goods and services.
Boissonnault out of cabinet after shifting claims about Indigenous heritage
Alberta MP Randy Boissonnault has resigned from cabinet amid allegations about his business dealings and criticism of his shifting claims about his Indigenous ancestry.
How Remembrance Day and politics collided — and what it means for the future
One of the most revered days in the Canadian calendar was caught up in controversy this week as a debate raged over the appropriateness of playing an Arabic song and invoking the transatlantic slave trade during Remembrance Day ceremonies.
Trudeau says Canada and the U.S. will 'do good things together' with Trump in the White House
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sounded an upbeat note Tuesday on the prospect of working with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, saying Canada has dealt with his trade threats before and can do so again.
Thousands gather in Ottawa for Remembrance Day tribute to Canada's veterans
Thousands of veterans, military personnel and their supporters gathered at Canada's National War Memorial in Ottawa to remember those who have fought and died to protect this country and its freedoms.
Ahead of Remembrance Day, poll suggests most Canadians don't know much about their history
As people gather to remember those who fought and died to protect this country in past wars, a new poll suggests many Canadians know little about their country's history.
Via Rail's performance has gone from bad to worse — and it's costing the company millions
Via Rail's service standards have eroded substantially over the last decade, with many more trains arriving late.
Trudeau and Trump discuss trade, security issues in post-election phone call
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on winning a second term during a phone call between the two on Wednesday evening.
'Buckle up' for a 2nd Trump presidency, former U.S. ambassador tells Canada
Kelly Craft, Donald Trump's former ambassador to Canada, says the country should prepare for what could be a more antagonistic bilateral relationship with the U.S. if her old boss wins Tuesday's presidential election.