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New Brunswick premier meeting Mark Carney, federal ministers next week
Her office says Holt will push for federal partnerships on defence investments, energy infrastructure, critical minerals development and for predictable funding for health care.
Ford government spending $28.9M on private jet for premier
The Premier's Office confirmed the government is buying a pre-owned Challenger 650 to enable 'certain, flexible, secure and confidential travel' to destinations across the country.
Rural B.C. communities ask province to support foreign worker program changes
Leaders in some of British Columbia's rural communities are calling on the province to support changes to the temporary foreign worker program.
New Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to meet Prime Minister Carney in Ottawa
Quebec's new premier is set to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney Friday morning in Ottawa, less than 48 hours after she was sworn into office.
Ontario forging ahead with medical residency rule for international grads it recently rescinded
Ontario is embedding in legislation a policy that would give priority for medical residency positions to applicants with a connection to the province.
Anthropic CEO to meet top White House aide amid Pentagon dispute
The potential meeting comes as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration acknowledges the advanced capabilities of Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos.
Canadian military procurement faces ‘persistent challenges,’ audit warns
The audit said it found "persistent challenges" in the procurement system, even though it is “evolving rapidly” under Prime Minster Mark Carney's government.
Some Ontario inmates missing for months, despite minister claiming immediate reprehension
After Global News revealed jails in Ontario had accidentally released more than 150 inmates over the past five years, the government vowed to 'get to the bottom' of the issue.
Alberta’s governing UCP to revisit proposed riding changes before next election
The NDP is accusing Danielle Smith's UCP government of gerrymandering — a process of designing boundaries around voting patterns to benefit one party over another.
‘Catastrophic’ fluid leaks led to Toronto service disruptions, TTC board says
The TTC is facing renewed pressure to stop leaks coming from maintenance vehicles — a problem that has persisted since 2024, happening twice last week alone.
‘It’s a race against time’ to ready for flood in Peguis First Nation, says Kinew
Premier Wab Kinew visited Peguis First Nation to assist with flood prevention efforts in the lead up to what may be the final days before the spring flood hits the community.
Judge halts Trump’s ballroom construction, permits bunker work to proceed
A judge said he would amend his order 'to stop only above-ground construction of the planned ballroom.'
Ford ‘furious’ jails run by his government are accidentally releasing inmates
Documents obtained by Global News revealed provincially-run jails are routinely releasing inmates in error, something the solicitor general was briefed on.
Tunnelling begins for signature Ontario Line subway project in Toronto
Premier Doug Ford, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and a series of politicians and officials gathered at the site of the Ontario Line's southern terminus to mark the occasion.
LeBlanc says Canada ‘won’t be the source of any delay’ in renewing CUSMA
LeBlanc acknowledged comments made earlier this month by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, who said it was unlikely that 'all issues' will be resolved by July 1.
Energy industry losing confidence new pipeline will be deemed a national priority: Survey
'Start building, or better yet just get out of the way of industry. We need to see clear and concise direction from the feds that will support new projects and expedite them.'
Calgary committee punts proposed development regulations in flood-prone areas
City of Calgary administration proposed the new regulations to reflect updated flood mapping from the provincial government, including the impact of flood mitigation projects.
Ridgeway Plaza owners to install gates, security cameras in new Mississauga deal
The owners of a popular commercial plaza in Mississauga will begin installing gates and security cameras as part of a deal with the city to reduce 'nuisance gatherings.'
Solicitor general will ‘get to bottom’ of inmate release errors he was briefed on in 2025
A briefing note revealing the accidental release of inmates at Ontario jails was written for Solicitor General Michael Kerzner at the start of 2025.
North Vancouver chlorine plant expansion rejection raises drinking water concerns
The company had been seeking rezoning approval to continue operations on land adjacent to its current location, but that land is managed by the District of North Vancouver.
Gibbons may lose town status amid $15.3M in debt
Gibbons faces potential insolvency after previous town council pushed the community's finances into a $15.3 million hole, but the new council is predicting a balanced budget.
Surplus school sites approved for affordable housing developments in north Edmonton
Edmonton city council voted in favour to sell surplus school sites in the communities of Dunluce and Sifton Park for the purpose of building affordable housing units.
NDP quietly gets $670K in funding despite losing official party status
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon stressed Wednesday that no new money was being used for the funding, which he said comes from a 'reallocation' of the existing budget.
Saskatoon ERs seeing more overdoses after drug site closure: union
The closure of Saskatoon's only supervised drug consumption site seems to be having spillover effects in the city, including at one of its emergency rooms.
Critics ask how Ontario jails could have mistakenly released more than 150 inmates
Internal documents and data obtained by Global News using freedom of information laws show inmates are routinely released 'improperly' from the province's correctional facilities.
Surrey council calls for full public inquiry into Metro Vancouver
Council unanimously supported the motion on Monday night, citing concerns over the governance and accountability of the regional government.
Toronto looks to charge admission to previously free FIFA World Cup parties
A report going to the city's executive committee said the costs of hosting fan-focused events at the Fort York National Historic Site and the Bentway had increased.
Conservative MPs back Pierre Poilievre amid leadership questions
Poilievre closed out a speech in the House of Commons on Tuesday by saying he plans to lead Conservatives into the next election.
Six-storey, 250-room floating hotel in Vancouver harbour approved
A six-storey, 250-room floating hotel, which would be located next to the Vancouver Convention Centre in Coal Harbour, was approved after a public hearing on Tuesday night.
NDP to push motion urging ban on algorithmic pricing in House of Commons
A party spokesperson told Global News that parliamentary leader Don Davies will make the move after question period, days after the NDP called for a federal ban.
Ontario expanding areas where alcohol can be consumed in provincial parks
The new rules will allow adults 19 and older to drink alcohol beyond their individual campsites, including picnic areas, beaches and other day use areas.
‘A clear setback’: More drivers speeding in Ottawa with photo radar gone, city says
The City of Ottawa says more drivers are speeding in school zones five months after the Ontario government shut off automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras.
Christine Fréchette to be sworn into office as Quebec’s 2nd female premier
Christine Fréchette is set to be sworn in as Quebec's premier Wednesday with less than six months to go before the provincial election.
Ontario high school attendance drops to 40% of target as government considers changes
The Ford government is currently considering giving students in grades 9 to 12 credit on their final marks if they attend class as part of new legislation.
Dozens of inmates released from Ontario jails every year because of ‘errors or oversight’
The corrections system is regularly making "errors" in who it releases from overcrowded and understaffed jails. The government insists a capacity crisis is not the issue.
Bell holds closed-door meeting with Saskatchewan landowners over AI data centre
In a written letter to the council at the RM of Sherwood, the group writes “At every stage of this process our concerns have been deferred, reduced, or ignored.”
B.C. denies funding for drug covered in every other province
Eighty-year-old B.C. resident Joey Kerr was also diagnosed with MDS six years ago, but she doesn't have the chance to experience Barry's life-changing medication.
Alberta’s plan to curb MAID access worries ALS, Parkinson’s advocates
Alberta's move could unintentionally disadvantage people with neurological diseases like ALS by limiting MAID based on predictability of death, rather than severity of suffering.
Seeds planted for in-depth review of Saskatchewan farming, province says
A comprehensive review into the act protecting farmers from losing their land in Saskatchewan is in the works, with a final report expected to inform future government decisions.
Manitoba trade corridor among the topics in meeting between premier, prime minister
Prime Minister Mark Carney says plans to expand the Port of Churchill as part of a trade corridor through northern Manitoba are a top priority.
