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Liberals release long-delayed Africa strategy with no new funding

Liberals release long-delayed Africa strategy with no new funding

OTTAWA — The Liberals released their long-promised Africa strategy Thursday but without the funding and media blitz that accompanied their plan for Asia.
Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11

Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed uncertainty that NATO would come to the United States’ defense if the country were attacked, though the alliance did just that after Sept.
The Latest: Trump delays more tariffs amid economic fears

The Latest: Trump delays more tariffs amid economic fears

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has postponed 25% tariffs on most goods from Mexico for a month after a conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum . The U.S.
Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico — a 25 per cent across-the-board levy, with a lower 10 per cent charge on Canadian energy — triggering a continental trade war.
B.C. Conservative attacks 'super angry' Indigenous colleague over residential schools

B.C. Conservative attacks 'super angry' Indigenous colleague over residential schools

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Conservatives' attorney general critic has doubled down on her comments about residential schools, saying in a video that a group of party colleagues had directed the "most vociferous hatred" at her over her views.
California's Gavin Newsom opposes trans athletes in women's sports, splitting with progressives

California's Gavin Newsom opposes trans athletes in women's sports, splitting with progressives

California Gov. Gavin Newsom , a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, used the inaugural episode of his new podcast to break from progressives by speaking out against allowing transgender women and girls to compete in female sports.
RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts

RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts

EDMONTON — Mounties in Alberta have launched an investigation following a complaint regarding the province’s front-line medical care provider, Alberta Health Services.
Fire-ravaged Alberta mountain town of Jasper gets more aid from governments

Fire-ravaged Alberta mountain town of Jasper gets more aid from governments

JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA — The federal and Alberta governments are ushering in new support for Jasper as the mountain town continues to rebuild from last summer's devastating wildfires.
Quebec, Ontario mayors excluded from White House meeting, diplomatic protocol cited

Quebec, Ontario mayors excluded from White House meeting, diplomatic protocol cited

MONTREAL — Amid the trade war between Canada and the United States, Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante and St. Catharine's, Ont.
Canadians should expect AI-enabled foreign meddling in election: cybersecurity centre

Canadians should expect AI-enabled foreign meddling in election: cybersecurity centre

OTTAWA — The federal cybersecurity centre says China, Russia and Iran are very likely to use tools enabled by artificial intelligence in attempts to meddle in the coming general election campaign.