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BC Hydro bans Tesla from charger rebate program as B.C. ramps up tariff response

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is ramping up its response to the trade war with the United States, with BC Hydro banning Tesla products from its electric vehicle rebate program and the government tabling legislation to combat the tariff threats.

Mar 13, 2025 12:26 PM Read more >

Health groups urge shielding medical supplies, devices from counter-tariffs

TORONTO — Health associations are urging governments to ensure Canadian patients don't get caught in the crossfire of the ongoing trade war with the U.S.

Mar 13, 2025 12:18 PM Read more >

Mom says Canadian woman in 'inhumane' U.S. detention, Global Affairs can't intervene

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Global Affairs says it can't intervene on behalf of a Canadian being held in an Arizona immigration detention centre, where the woman's mother says conditions are "inhumane and deeply concerning.

Mar 13, 2025 12:06 PM Read more >

Trudeau calls for plan to build a new official prime minister's residence

OTTAWA — With one foot out the door, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asking one of his ministers to help develop a plan for a new official residence to replace the vacant 24 Sussex.

Mar 13, 2025 11:47 AM Read more >

Trump's choice for ambassador says Canada is a sovereign state

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's choice for United States ambassador to Canada faced tough questions in his Senate nomination hearing Thursday, as the relationship between the two countries is strained by tariffs and threats of annexation.

Mar 13, 2025 11:44 AM Read more >

Montreal adds police patrols, limits loitering to boost sense of security in metro

MONTREAL — Montreal is increasing police patrols and cracking down on loitering in the metro system in response to a massive rise in the number of people struggling with drug addiction and mental illness in the transit network.

Mar 13, 2025 11:39 AM Read more >

'Lost Canadians' can receive citizenship through interim rules as legislation delayed

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller is giving so-called "lost Canadians" a chance to receive Canadian citizenship, now that court-mandated legislation will not be passed by the deadline.

Mar 13, 2025 11:22 AM Read more >

Trudeau says he's 'proud of Canadians' in video posted on his last day in office

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a farewell message to Canadians today as he marks his last full day in office.

Mar 13, 2025 11:05 AM Read more >

G7 foreign ministers start talks in Quebec as Joly pushes back on U.S. coercion

LA MALBAIE, Que. — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Thursday she's focused on working with Canada's peers to address global challenges as she welcomes her counterparts from the U.S., Europe and Japan to Quebec.

Mar 13, 2025 10:49 AM Read more >

Mark Carney set to name cabinet ministers at Friday morning ceremony

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will reveal the makeup of his cabinet on Friday morning, a collection of Liberal ministers who will see Canada through the next election. The swearing-in ceremony for Carney's government is set for 11 a.m. at Rideau Hall.

Mar 13, 2025 10:46 AM Read more >