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In the news today: Do Canadians trust their government? G7 finance summit wraps up

In the news today: Do Canadians trust their government? G7 finance summit wraps up

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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B.C. seen as 'final frontier' for federal NDP as leadership question looms

B.C. seen as 'final frontier' for federal NDP as leadership question looms

VICTORIA — Kelowna resident and former federal NDP candidate Cade Desjarlais sees the party in "disarray.
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Carney says Canada in talks with U.S. on 'Golden Dome' missile defence

Carney says Canada in talks with U.S. on 'Golden Dome' missile defence

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed on Wednesday that Canada is considering joining in U.S. President Donald Trump's new Golden Dome missile defence program.
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Carney says single government mandate letter reflects a 'unified mission'

Carney says single government mandate letter reflects a 'unified mission'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out a handful of collective core priorities for his new ministers on Wednesday, vowing his government will work to bring down the cost of living and reconfigure some of Canada's most important international re
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G7 finance ministers to discuss global economy, Ukraine at Banff summit

G7 finance ministers to discuss global economy, Ukraine at Banff summit

BANFF — Top economic officials from the G7 were locked in a full day of closed-door discussions Wednesday to examine pressing topics, including the global economy and the war in Ukraine.
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Canada summons ambassador after Israeli army fires shots near 4 Canadian diplomats

Canada summons ambassador after Israeli army fires shots near 4 Canadian diplomats

The Israeli military said Wednesday it "regrets the inconvenience caused" by warning shots it fired as diplomats toured the city of Jenin.
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Bipartisan Senate resolution introduced to recognize Canada-U.S. partnership

Bipartisan Senate resolution introduced to recognize Canada-U.S. partnership

WASHINGTON — A resolution with bipartisan support was introduced by United States senators on Wednesday to recognize the U.S.
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Eby laments separatism push as Western premiers meet in Yellowknife

Eby laments separatism push as Western premiers meet in Yellowknife

YELLOWKNIFE — British Columbia Premier David Eby says separatism discussions in some parts of the country are a "colossal waste of time and energy," as he meets fellow leaders from Western Canada in Yellowknife.
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B.C. slack-line walker forgot to re-attach leash before fatal fall, association says

B.C. slack-line walker forgot to re-attach leash before fatal fall, association says

The International Slackline Association says a fatal fall near Squamish, B.C., on Friday happened after a woman "forgot to re-tie" her safety leash, resulting in an 80-metre fall.
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Poilievre names 48 Conservative MPs as critics, announces House leadership team

Poilievre names 48 Conservative MPs as critics, announces House leadership team

The party says most critics will remain in their roles for the upcoming sitting of Parliament, "while newcomers learn the ropes and showcase their talents."
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