Marc Garneau, Canada's first person in space, dies at 76
Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space who went on to become a high-profile federal politician, has died at 76 years old.
MPs rose for a moment of silence in the House of Commons tonight at the request of government whip Mark Gerretsen.
Garneau was a pioneer in Canada's space program.
He later entered politics, serving as a Liberal member of Parliament for a Montreal-area riding between 2008 and 2023.
He held many cabinet positions in Justin Trudeau's government, including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Transport.
Carney says Canada will take 'some time' to respond to doubled U.S. metal tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will take "some time" on its response to increased U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum to the United States increased to 50 per cent on Wednesday after President Donald Trump followed through on his vow to double the duties.
On his way into the weekly Liberal caucus meeting in Ottawa today, Carney said Canada is in "intensive" discussions with the U.S. on trade.
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% as tariff uncertainty persists
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent Wednesday as policymakers keep waiting for more clarity on how tariffs will impact the economy.
“Uncertainty remains high,” Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said in prepared remarks after the release of the rate decision.
“At this decision, there was a clear consensus to hold policy unchanged as we gain more information.”
Economists and financial markets widely expected the second consecutive hold.
Federal bill includes new security powers to tighten border, immigration system
Proposed federal legislation would give authorities new powers to search mail, make it easier for officials to pause or cancel immigration applications and expand the Canadian Coast Guard’s role to include security activities.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree introduced the Strong Borders Act in the House of Commons on Tuesday.
The government says the wide-ranging, 127-page bill aims to keep borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of deadly fentanyl and crack down on money laundering.
Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report
Canada's tourism industry might be in for a boost as Canadians boycott the United States and spend their travel dollars closer to home this year.
In a report released May 29, the Conference Board of Canada estimates the net economic benefit for the domestic tourism sector could be as high as $8.8 billion.
The think tank said its April travel intentions survey suggests roughly 27 per cent of Canadian respondents are considering a trip to the U.S. in the next few years - down from more than 50 per cent in the same survey last November.
Liberal government legislation to further tighten Canada-U.S. border expected today
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is expected to introduce a bill today spelling out the federal government's next steps on border security.
The recent throne speech promised legislation to bolster security at Canada's borders and new tools for police and intelligence agencies to help them stop the flow of deadly fentanyl and its precursors.
The government also said the Canada Border Services Agency will be given new powers to examine goods destined for export to prevent the movement of illegal and stolen products, including cars.
Removing Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture products a priority, says Carney
The federal government plans to work urgently to remove Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture and seafood products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday.
"The Canadian government is engaging with its Chinese counterparts at the ministerial level and we'll continue those discussions," Carney told reporters after meeting with premiers in Saskatoon.
"They're a top priority for us."
The commitment came in a statement after the meeting and it says premiers want Canada's trading relationship with China to improve.
Ports, mines and pipelines top premiers' wish lists ahead of meeting with Carney
Canada's premiers are heading into to a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saskatoon Monday armed with their wish lists for major "nation-building" projects that could buttress the economy in the face of a U.S. trade war.
Carney asked the premiers to each pass on five suggestions for national infrastructure projects, and Monday's meeting will aim to identify the ones that will make the final cut to be fast tracked using legislation Ottawa may introduce as early as this week.
Canada Post rejects union's request for binding arbitration to end labour dispute
Canada Post has rejected a request from the union representing about 55,000 of its workers to send their ongoing labour dispute to binding arbitration.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers made the request in a statement Saturday, saying it was inviting Canada Post to a fair, final and binding arbitration process to resolve negotiations that have dragged on for months without producing a new collective agreement.
Ottawa's plan to 'fast-track' infrastructure doesn't go far enough: Poilievre
As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre argues the government's plan to speed up key infrastructure projects doesn't go far enough, some Indigenous leaders are accusing Ottawa of not giving them enough time to weigh in.
The government is developing a bill to fast-track what it calls nation-building projects with a streamlined regulatory approval process as a substitute for reviews under the Impact Assessment Act, also known as C-69.