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Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering

Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering

OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau is said to be recovering after collapsing on the Senate floor on Wednesday in the midst of debate on the federal government's major projects bill. Brazeau, 50, rose to speak shortly after 4 p.m.
Canada issues deportation orders, cancels visas for Iranian regime members

Canada issues deportation orders, cancels visas for Iranian regime members

OTTAWA — Three people have been found ineligible to remain in Canada in recent years for being senior officials of the Iranian regime, the federal border agency says.
Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says

Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says

Researcher says climate change and its effects, including heat waves and changing snow patterns, are draining the "bank account" of fresh water that glaciers contain.
No evidence federal election was affected by foreign interference, commissioner says

No evidence federal election was affected by foreign interference, commissioner says

OTTAWA — Canada's elections commissioner said Wednesday she has no evidence to suggest the federal election result in April was affected by foreign interference, disinformation or voter intimidation — even though the volume of complaints about the ca
Former B.C. finance minister says Conservative nomination process needs examination

Former B.C. finance minister says Conservative nomination process needs examination

OTTAWA — A longtime B.C. MLA who was barred from running for the Conservative party in the April election said the Tories need to do a deep dive into their nomination processes — but he has little faith that will happen.
From railways to minerals: seven takeaways from Canada's new NATO spending pledge

From railways to minerals: seven takeaways from Canada's new NATO spending pledge

THE HAGUE — Canada and its NATO allies agreed Wednesday to substantially hike their defence spending target to five per cent of annual GDP by 2035. Prime Minister Mark Carney endorsed the plan to invest 3.
Google urges CRTC to use restraint with Online Streaming Act

Google urges CRTC to use restraint with Online Streaming Act

OTTAWA — Google asked the federal broadcast regulator Wednesday to exercise caution and restraint in regulating online platforms. Representatives from Google, which owns YouTube, appeared before a CRTC hearing on market dynamics.
National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic

National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic

TORONTO — National health data released Wednesday shows overdose deaths in Canada dropped in 2024 but the toll still remained much higher than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.
B.C. Appeal Court upholds US$30M fraud judgment against West Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­man

B.C. Appeal Court upholds US$30M fraud judgment against West Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­man

The appeal ruling said Fred Sharp tried to use expert evidence to show he wasn't "validly" notified of the U.S. judgment.
Carney says Canada will spend 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035

Carney says Canada will spend 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035

THE HAGUE — Canada and its NATO allies agreed at their annual summit on Wednesday to substantially hike their defence spending target to five per cent of annual GDP by 2035, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.
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