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OTTAWA — The federal government has put together a $6.5-billion aid package and is making temporary changes to the employment insurance program to support Canadian businesses and workers through the trade war with the United States. U.S.

WASHINGTON — Canadian and United States mayors from the Great Lakes and St.

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — The two hit men who killed Ripudaman Singh Malik in Surrey, B.C.

OTTAWA — Queer Momentum executive director Fae Johnstone says she wants Canadians to help safeguard LGBTQ rights in the upcoming federal election — and she's using drag to reach them.

OTTAWA — Harsh winter weather put a chill on Canada's labour market in February as employers braced for headwinds from the looming trade dispute with the United States.

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. — Quebec cities that are particularly vulnerable to U.S. tariffs are struggling to keep up with the twists and turns of President Donald Trump's erratic trade policies. In Trois-Rivières and nearby Bécancour, Que.

OTTAWA — The federal government says it's going to implement a new 30-business-day guarantee for passports. That means Ottawa promises to either process a passport application within 30 business days or refund the fee.

OTTAWA — With tax filing season well underway, the Canada Revenue Agency has told 450 of its term employees across the country that their contracts won't be renewed at the end of the month.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Police Service is establishing a dedicated policing presence around Parliament Hill. The federal government is making $50 million available over five years for the Parliament district policing program.

The Supreme Court of Canada has found an Ontario law that limits spending on third-party election advertising violates the constitutional right to vote.