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Canada Post makes new offers to union ahead of strike deadline

Canada Post makes new offers to union ahead of strike deadline

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.
Here's what to know if Canada Post workers go on strike again

Here's what to know if Canada Post workers go on strike again

Canada Post warns it will take time to get back up to speed following any kind of service disruption.
Quebec to set quotas for French-language content on streaming platforms

Quebec to set quotas for French-language content on streaming platforms

QUÉBEC — The Quebec government has tabled a bill to force streaming giants such as Netflix and Spotify to boost access to French-language content.
Eby terminates Downtown Eastside consultancy contract that came under fire

Eby terminates Downtown Eastside consultancy contract that came under fire

British Columbia Premier David Eby has terminated a consultancy contract to improve conditions in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside that came under fire from critics, who called it a political favour that lacked transparency.
$15M settlement in class-action lawsuits against Longueuil, St-Hyacinthe dioceses

$15M settlement in class-action lawsuits against Longueuil, St-Hyacinthe dioceses

A Quebec law firm has announced a $15-million settlement over historic sexual abuse involving two Montreal-area dioceses.
In the news today: Banff hosts G7 finance summit, western premiers meet in NWT

In the news today: Banff hosts G7 finance summit, western premiers meet in NWT

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... G7 finance summit underway in Banff Top economic officials from the G7 are gathering for a full day of closed-door discussions in Banff, Alta.
Union head says new federal government needs to regain public servants' trust

Union head says new federal government needs to regain public servants' trust

OTTAWA — The head of one of Canada's largest federal unions says the federal government needs to focus on repairing the relationship between public servants and management.
Top finance officials from G7 countries gather in Banff for three-day summit

Top finance officials from G7 countries gather in Banff for three-day summit

BANFF — High-ranking officials from the world's top economies are in Banff, Alta., this week for a three-day summit that will cover topics including the global economy, the war in Ukraine and artificial intelligence.
Canadians have more trust in Carney than they did in Trudeau: poll

Canadians have more trust in Carney than they did in Trudeau: poll

OTTAWA — Canadians have more trust in Prime Minister Mark Carney now than they did in former prime minister Justin Trudeau after he was first elected, a new poll suggests.
Trump says Canada has asked to join his Golden Dome missile defence program

Trump says Canada has asked to join his Golden Dome missile defence program

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday aspects of his plan for a "Golden Dome" missile defence shield and said "it automatically makes sense" for Canada to be involved.