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Leaders pitch savings bonds, GST-free Canadian cars to bolster tariff-struck economy

OTTAWA — The New Democrats and Conservatives both pitched ideas on the federal election trail Thursday to make Canada and its workers more resilient in the face of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Apr 3, 2025 7:19 PM Read more >

High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier

British Columbia's premier said Thursday he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump's talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province's softwood lumber sector.

Apr 3, 2025 6:12 PM Read more >

Yukon targets Elon Musk's companies in response to U.S. tariffs

The Yukon government says it's ending rebates for all Tesla products, as it targets companies associated with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is also a senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump.

Apr 3, 2025 6:06 PM Read more >

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada will hit back against U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 per cent auto tariffs with matching levies on vehicles imported from the United States.

Apr 3, 2025 5:25 PM Read more >

Ontario Premier Doug Ford to visit areas without electricity since ice storm

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford said Thursday that he plans to visit some areas affected by prolonged power outages since a powerful ice storm hit central and northern Ontario over the weekend.

Apr 3, 2025 4:51 PM Read more >

Judge scraps 'unintelligible' order to free self-professed hitman claiming asylum

OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge has ordered that a self-described hitman associated with a Mexican drug cartel remain in custody, throwing out a refugee board member's ruling that he be released pending his asylum case.

Apr 3, 2025 4:48 PM Read more >

'Freedom Convoy' organizers Lich, Barber found guilty of mischief

OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber have been found guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 mass protest in Ottawa.

Apr 3, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

U-Vic's overdose polices didn't 'meet the moment' before student's death: report

VICTORIA — There were several points at which a University of Victoria student could have been saved before she died of a drug overdose last year -- but instead a report says she didn't get the naloxone or respiratory support needed to survive.

Apr 3, 2025 3:48 PM Read more >

Judge finds Ottawa man guilty on terror, hate charges related to neo-Nazi propaganda

OTTAWA — A Superior Court judge has found Ottawa-area graphic designer Patrick Macdonald guilty on three counts of terror and hate-related charges related to the production of antisemitic propaganda for the neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division.

Apr 3, 2025 3:38 PM Read more >

Court of Appeal sides with English school boards over Quebec government reforms

MONTREAL — Quebec's Court of Appeal upheld a lower court ruling on Thursday that found a provincial law abolishing school boards violates English-language minority education rights.

Apr 3, 2025 3:36 PM Read more >