OTTAWA — The European Union is working more closely with Canada on creating, stockpiling and researching vaccines as the United States pulls back, says a senior official from Brussels. “Our production, research and development capabilities, and how we communicate about our existing (vaccine) stock, are extremely sensitive matters,” European Crisis Management Commissioner Hadja Lahbib said […]

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TORONTO — Negotiations with the province to help relieve Toronto’s budget pressures loomed over Olivia Chow’s election victory, as she vowed to be the “mayor for everyone.” Chow fended off challenger Brad Bradford and convinced voters to back her progressive agenda for a second term headlined by free school lunches and a weekly transit fare […]

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American President Donald Trump congratulated Quebec’s new premier, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, on social media on Tuesday morning. The post comes 22 days after the sovereigntist Parti Québécois won enough seats in the Oct. 5 provincial election to form a minority government. Trump attached a news article by the Irish Times, titled Separatists win Quebec provincial […]

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Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is accusing Ottawa of muzzling him at the upcoming Canada-European Union summit in Montreal. The federal government has assured the premier that he is invited to dinner with EU representatives, but the premier will not speak at the summit taking place Thursday and Friday. “He was invited to the dinner […]

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Favourable weather allowed producers to make good harvest progress. Provincially, harvest is 97 per cent complete, with only a small number of acres of later-seeded crops remaining in the field. Harvest is 99 per cent complete in the southwest and west-central regions. The northern regions are 97 per cent complete. The east-central and southeast regions […]

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The Department of Justice is introducing a bill that proposes two major changes to Canada’s laws governing medical assistance in dying. One would allow adults to consent in advance to receive MAID, if they are diagnosed with an incurable illness that is likely to take away their ability to make the decision later on. The […]

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OTTAWA — The federal government has introduced legislation to bar people with mental illness from seeking medical assistance in dying. Justice Minister Sean Fraser announced plans earlier this month to make the change, along with an amendment to the Criminal Code that allows people who are at risk of losing their capacity to consent to […]

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OTTAWA – Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. CEO Lourenco Goncalves stands by its job compliance, despite layoffs at steelmaker Stelco, and requested a meeting with Industry Minister Mélanie Joly. “We made serious commitments to Canada when we acquired Stelco, and we have honoured them,” said Goncalves, in a press release. “Stelco is in full compliance with all undertakings, […]

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will be joined by one of his potential successors on Tuesday as he tries to keep Texas, which hasn’t elected a Democrat to statewide office in 32 years, in the Republican column in next week’s midterm elections. The president will appear in Corpus Christi and Lubbock in his effort […]

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Dave Leaderhouse Special to the Herald Playing at home is always a player’s first choice, but when the opportunity isn’t available to play at the highest level where one comes from then taking your talents elsewhere is the only other option. That is what Luke Trann and Emmett Kihn are doing this year and from […]

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OTTAWA — A new process to review the Indian Act won’t necessarily lead to the controversial legislation’s termination, Prime Minister Mark Carney clarified on Tuesday. On Monday, at a historic gathering of premiers, Carney and First Nations, the prime minister said he was “very open to” the idea of abolishing it. The law from 1876 […]

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Children learn the rudiments of consent long before anyone uses the word. We teach them to ask before taking another child’s toy, to distinguish common from personal spaces, and to understand that not everyone wants a hug or a kiss. People have boundaries, and we must respect them. As adults, we learn the principle is […]

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NEWNAN, Ga. (AP) — A prominent Georgia Republican who ran a Ponzi scheme that federal prosecutors said caused losses of more than $76 million to more than 300 victims has been sentenced to spend 15 years in federal prison. Edwin Brant Frost IV, 69, had pleaded guilty in May to a charge of wire fraud […]

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Elections Alberta said more than 20 million ballots were counted in the days following the vote. That's more than any electoral event in Canadian history, including federal elections.

President Donald Trump takes his midterm campaign blitz to Texas, where Senate candidate Ken Paxton is locked in a tight race against Democrat James Talarico. And Secretary of State Marco Rubio will join Trump to show off a newly arrived oil tanker filled with Venezuelan crude to be processed in Texas refineries, according to a […]

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From a big night for women to a bad night for some Canada's longest-serving mayors, here are the key headlines and takeaways from the more than 400 municipal elections in Ontario on Monday.

More than a decade after his career was derailed by sexual assault allegations, acclaimed Canadian author and former UBC professor Steven Galloway is hoping a defamation trial can clear his name and hold others accountable. The highly-publicized allegations against Galloway were not substantiated by a judge’s independent investigation, yet the ordeal cost him his job […]

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European Union officials say the details and exact title of Canada's possible associate EU membership are still being internally debated — but the 27 countries are united in wanting the "closest possible association" with Canada.

Kawhi Leonard will be sidelined for at least a week because of swelling in his left knee, the Toronto Raptors said Tuesday.

CLEVELAND — Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. says it’s in full compliance with the promises it made as part of an Investment Canada Act review that allowed its purchase of Stelco Inc. in 2024. It also says it has requested a meeting between Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and Cleveland-Cliffs chairman and CEO Lourenco Goncalves to talk about a […]

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Hockey Canada is bringing back the Order of Hockey in Canada after a multi-year hiatus. A new nine-member selection committee, chaired by hockey broadcaster and producer John Shannon, will select three honourees each year based on their contributions to the growth and development of hockey in Canada.

A Grade 12 student in Surrey, B.C., says she has helped hundreds of school-aged kids improve their literacy skills after starting a free program this year aimed at reducing AI reliance and encouraging critical thinking.

Countries don’t typically get report cards, but there are hard facts that can be collated, assessed and compared. Enter Benchmark Canada, a new project from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute that brings together more than 40 different metrics that measure this nation’s performance. This fall, the National Post is examining many of those findings. The next time […]

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The Melfort Mustangs have moved into first place in the UPL Division all by themselves after picking up an important win over the Flin Flon Bombers last week.  As of Oct. 26 the Mustangs are in first place with a record of 9-4-1-0 with 19 points, two points ahead of the Bombers. The Nipawin Hawks are […]

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Legislation tabled on Tuesday also sets criteria for people to make what's known as an "advance request" for medically assisted death, before losing the capacity to consent due to their health condition.

First Reading is a Canadian politics newsletter curated by the National Post’s own Tristin Hopper. To get an early version sent directly to your inbox, sign up here. TOP STORY Qatar and Turkey are two of the world’s only countries to maintain diplomatic relations with the terrorist group Hamas. The Qatari capital of Doha has […]

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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republicans are worried that Libertarian candidates could siphon away votes in some of this year’s most consequential U.S. Senate elections, potentially costing them control of the chamber. It’s a particular concern in Texas, Ohio, Kansas and Iowa, which are bracing for razor-thin contests in which even a few percentage points […]

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EDMONTON — It was certainly a busy week in Western politics, between Alberta’s consultative provincial referendum and B.C.’s general election. Saturday’s landslide victory for B.C.’s ad-hoc Conservative coalition will provide a powerful beacon of hope for small-c conservative politicians across Canada, after a difficult year, and the engineers of Lorne Doerkson’s campaign will be in […]

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Countries don’t typically get report cards, but there are hard facts that can be collated, assessed and compared. Enter Benchmark Canada, a new project from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute that brings together more than 40 different metrics that measure this nation’s performance. This fall, the National Post is examining many of those findings. It is a […]

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Watching Québec solidaire’s swearing-in ceremony at the national assembly last week, one could easily have believed that the party had just achieved the best electoral result in its history. The atmosphere was festive. Its supporters were celebrating as if they were only a couple of seats away from forming a government. At one point, Québec […]

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As I write, Democrats are overwhelmingly favoured to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives and given a slim advantage when it comes to the Senate. That would be in keeping with American political history, with the party that controls the White House usually losing legislative seats. But you may want to hold on […]

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An Edmonton judge has rejected a joint sentence recommendation as “unhinged” for an Indigenous man who stabbed a stranger in the buttocks during a group mugging less than two months after he was released on bail on conditions prohibiting him from possessing any weapons. Shaye Riley Bird, who still had the bloody knife on him, […]

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The U.S. government isn’t doing enough to fight the surge in cyberscams, and partnerships with the private sector remain fragmented and voluntary, an investigation into the global scam industry led by the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress has found. The government doesn’t even have a unified accounting of how much money has been […]

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Abu Dhabi's crown prince is in Ottawa for meetings today as Canada and the United Arab Emirates work to cement trade ties.

Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is denouncing the federal government's refusal to allow him to speak at the Canada-EU summit which will begin in Montreal on Oct. 29.

Stelco’s Ohio-based parent company said in a news release on Tuesday morning that after "an exhaustive review of its compliance with each of its 34 undertakings," it is in "full compliance" with the obligations it made under the Investment Canada Act when it bought Stelco in 2024.

OTTAWA — While most of us are aware of the antics of the animals inside the walls of Parliament, in this video we introduce you to the critters that live just outside. Parliament Hill sits atop a limestone cliff surrounded by 25 acres of forested land adjacent to the Ottawa River. Its natural setting makes […]

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REGINA — Saskatchewan’s government is set to outline its legislative agenda today in its throne speech. Premier Scott Moe says the province plans to prioritize investments in health care, education, community safety and affordability. He says the throne speech will also promote the province as steady during a time of uncertainty. The Opposition NDP says […]

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TORONTO — As the federal government prepares to table new legislation that would allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying, the stark difference in opinion between two provinces highlights an ongoing debate about what constitutes true consent among people who have dementia. Justice Minister Sean Fraser announced on Oct. 7 that federal legislation was […]

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The federal government may be on track to take in almost $20-billion more in taxes and other revenue this year than had been expected less than six months ago, National Post has learned, potentially handing Prime Minister Mark Carney much more room in his second budget to cut taxes, trim Canada’s massive deficit or spend. […]

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OTTAWA — Abu Dhabi’s crown prince is in Ottawa for meetings today as Canada and the United Arab Emirates work to cement their trade ties. Prime Minister Mark Carney will greet and participate in a welcome ceremony for Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Parliament Hill, before the pair take part in […]

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TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is coming under increasing fire for how it has handled Ontario Student Assistance Program payments at private career colleges. Critics say the government set the stage for the system to possibly be exploited, did not properly oversee the billions of dollars going out the door, then made students […]

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TORONTO — Ontario politicians are set to return to Queen’s Park today after a 147-day break. The house is expected to sit for 23 days in a short but intense session, a hallmark under Premier Doug Ford’s government since he won his third election in February 2025. The government’s handling of the Ontario Student Assistance […]

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TORONTO — Ontario delayed inspections of two career colleges that ultimately turned up serious concerns about student financial aid use, which meant the schools received a “fail” only after they had been approved for funding for another year, court records show. Critics say it points to severe mismanagement of public money and the government has […]

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OTTAWA — The federal government is set to introduce changes to Canada’s medical assistance in dying law Tuesday to bar people suffering solely from a mental illness from accessing MAID, and to allow for advance directives. The government put the legislation on notice last week and Justice Minister Sean Fraser and Heath Minister Marjorie Michel […]

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OTTAWA — The next step in the relationship between Canada and the European Union is set to be unveiled by Prime Minister Mark Carney and EU President Ursula von der Leyen at a summit in Montreal on Thursday and Friday. This summit comes just over a month after Carney delivered a speech to the European […]

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Remarks from Steve Staples at the Manitoba Health Coalition fundraiser in Winnipeg.

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Olivia Chow’s victory—along with a slate of progressive allies on council—heralds new possibilities in the municipal government of Canada’s largest city

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