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Pierre Poilievre set to give speech in London during first official trip overseas
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to speak at a think tank in London, England, today. He is on his first official trip abroad as Opposition leader with stops planned in both the U.K. and Germany. In London today he will deliver the Margaret Thatcher Lecture at the Centre for Policy Studies, after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rising foreign investment in Canada doesn’t tell the whole story, economists say
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the flow of foreign direct investment into the economy came close to a two-decade high last year, but economists caution the volume of capital entering Canada isn’t the only metric that matters. Agency data released last week show foreign direct investment hit $96.8 billion last year, the highest level recorded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec hotels reporting lacklustre bookings for March break week
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
MONTRÉAL — Hotels across Quebec are reporting a relatively quiet March break week. A survey by the province’s main hotel association shows there are fewer overall bookings this week compared with last year’s March break, with most primary and secondary school students off. Data shows that of 75 members surveyed, 40 per cent reported a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyer for Frank Stronach questions final complainant in sexual assault case
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
TORONTO — A lawyer representing Frank Stronach is questioning the final complainant in the businessman’s sexual assault case about the lawyers she consulted before speaking to police. Leora Shemesh began cross-examining the woman this morning after the court heard some legal arguments. The woman, who is in her late 60s, testified Monday that she went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phoenix pay errors continue to haunt public service a decade after launch
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
OTTAWA — Errors stemming from the federal government’s Phoenix pay system continue to plague thousands of public servants, 10 years after the system’s launch. Karine Chawla, who works for Transport Canada, says she is being told she still owes $35,000 in overpayments dating back to 2017. Chawla says most of the money owed dates from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!3M Canadian adults taking GLP-1 drugs, reshaping eating and spending, survey suggests
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
TORONTO — A new survey suggests about three million Canadian adults are currently taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro and that many more would like to, but cost is a barrier. The poll conducted by Leger Healthcare says more than half of the people surveyed who are taking the medications reported decreased appetite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Carney in Australia, McGuinty talks Iran, Tumbler Ridge probe
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Carney in Australia to deepen trade, defence ties Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia as Canada seeks to build on already strong intelligence ties by broadening collaboration in trade and defence. The prime minister arrived in Sydney ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney in Australia to deepen trade and defence ties with ‘natural partner’
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
SYDNEY — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia, as Canada seeks to build on already strong intelligence ties by broadening collaboration in trade and defence. The prime minister arrived in Sydney midday Tuesday local time, which was Monday evening in Canada. He is expected to meet with business leaders here in Sydney. “This is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. coroner to make Tumbler Ridge announcement amid call for mass shooting inquiry
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s chief coroner is set to make an announcement about last month’s mass killings in Tumbler Ridge, amid calls for a public investigation. Dr. Jatinder Baidwan will make the announcement this morning at the legislature building in Victoria. B.C. Premier David Eby has said that his government will use “any tools available” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian military personnel in Middle East out of harm’s way: McGuinty
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
SYDNEY — Canada’s defense minister says Canadian military personnel in the Middle East are out of harm’s way. David McGuinty did not answer when asked how many Canadian military personnel are in the region, saying only there are “some.” McGuinty told reporters in Sydney, where he is on a visit with Prime Minister Mark Carney, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney lands in Australia ahead of planned speech to Australian parliament
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
SYDNEY — Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Australia, where he is seeking more collaboration in trade and defence. The prime minister arrived in Sydney midday Tuesday in Australia, or Monday evening in Canada. He is expected to meet with business leaders in Sydney, before heading to Canberra on Thursday to address the Australian ... Read More »
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