National News

Stéphane Dion named first ‘diplomat in residence’ at Université de Montréal

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

MONTRÉAL — Stéphane Dion, the former leader of the federal Liberals and an ex-ambassador, has been named the first “diplomat in residence” at Université de Montréal. The position within the arts and sciences faculty will see Dion share his expert knowledge with students in areas such as foreign policy, public administration and the environment. In ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Federal government reports deficit of $26.1B for its April-to-December period

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $26.14 billion for the April-to-December period of its 2025-26 fiscal year. In its monthly fiscal monitor, the Finance Department says the result compared to with deficit of $21.72 billion reported for the same period a year earlier. The result came as revenue totalled $363.36 billion ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

All opposition parties support changes to Indian Act status, Liberals say not yet

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

OTTAWA — All four opposition parties in the House of Commons are backing legislation to change the status rules in the Indian Act to end what is known as the second-generation cutoff. But the Liberals say while they support changes to registration eligibility, more consultations with First Nations are needed before the law is amended. ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Carney looks to strengthen economic ties with India on trip to Mumbai, New Delhi

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

MUMBAI — Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in India on Friday to start a four-day visit hoping to continue the reset of the trade and diplomatic relationship he started last spring with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. But the issue of whether India is still engaged in the kind of foreign interference that led to ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Photo Gallery: Canada’s Role in the Persian Gulf War 35 Years Later

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

Saturday marks 35 years since the Persian Gulf War ended, but Canadians who were deployed there have been fighting another battle — getting better recognition for their role in the conflict. Veterans have long advocated for their service to be designated as wartime instead of “special duty” by the federal government. About 4,500 Canadians were ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Canadian economy contracted 0.6% in Q4 to cap volatile 2025: StatCan

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy capped off a volatile year with a contraction in the final quarter of 2025. The agency says real gross domestic product declined 0.6 per cent on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter, falling short of expectations from the Bank of Canada and most economists for flat growth. ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

In the news today: Carney in India, Alberta budget, GDP

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… PM Carney lands in India to begin Asia trip Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in India on Friday, where he will continue his government’s ongoing efforts to reset a fractured diplomatic relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Carney lands in India to kick off Asia trip

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

MUMBAI — Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in India on Friday, where he will continue his government’s ongoing efforts to reset a fractured diplomatic relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Carney and Modi are each looking to decrease their countries’ dependence on trade with the United States under President Donald Trump. “Both for India ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

CP NewsAlert: Carney lands in India to kick off Asia trip

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

MUMBAI — Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in India as his government continues its bid to restore a stronger relationship with the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Carney is also set to visit Australia and Japan on the 10-day trip, which is also his first international trip since his headline-making speech in Davos ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Carney heads to India to mend ties as both countries seek end-run around Trump

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to arrive in India on Friday, where he will continue his government’s ongoing efforts to reset a fractured diplomatic relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Carney and Modi are each looking to decrease their countries’ dependence on trade with the United States under President Donald Trump. ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

From energy to AI: Five big themes behind Carney’s mission to India

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trip to India meant to reset bilateral relations after two years of extreme tensions. Canada and India halted trade talks and pulled their diplomats after Canada alleged in both 2023 and 2024 that agents of the government of India were behind acts of violence and extortion targeting Canadian Sikhs, ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!