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Carney takes off Wednesday for summits in Ireland, Philippines, Cambodia and China

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney takes off Wednesday for summits in Asia and Ireland where he'll look to advance trade and security ties.

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Budget 2026 shifts Liberal government's language on home construction targets

OTTAWA — The federal housing minister's office is reasserting Ottawa's goal of doubling the pace of home construction — even though references to the Liberals' hallmark affordability pledge were missing from Budget 2026.

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Are Stelco jobs a bargaining chip?

The livelihoods of some 500 Stelco workers are the crux of a recent showdown between Industry Minister Melanie Joly and the CEO of Ohio-based steel producer Cleveland-Cliffs.  Joly wants the company...

November 10, 2026 8:34 am AST AST

New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt unveils plan to grow exports outside the U.S.

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government wants to expand the amount of exports it sends to markets outside the United States by almost 16 per cent by 2030.

November 9, 2026 4:11 pm AST AST

Honda Canada to retool Alliston, Ont., plant to expand hybrid production

MARKHAM — Honda Canada says it will retool its manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ont., to expand production of hybrid-electric and gasoline-powered vehicles.

November 9, 2026 1:17 pm AST AST

About half of workers in N.S. and N.L. earning less than the living wage: report

HALIFAX — About half of workers in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador earn less than what they need to cover basic expenses, a new report says.

November 9, 2026 5:14 pm AST AST

Ottawa extends employment periods for temporary foreign workers, changes other rules

OTTAWA — The federal government is extending the period of time a business can employ a low-wage temporary foreign worker.

November 9, 2026 12:46 pm AST AST

Consumer data increasingly lucrative asset in company insolvencies

TORONTO — When Toys "R" Us Canada announced it was selling its branding to a U.S. firm in June, consumers might have imagined the extent of the deal was a new owner for the retailer's name and home for Geoffrey the giraffe.

November 8, 2026 10:33 am AST AST

Crisis in Cuba sending Canadian travellers to pricier sun destinations: travel agents

As the winter holiday season approaches, one of the most popular sunny destinations for Canadian travellers remains out of reach.

November 7, 2026 8:51 am AST AST

Photographer's new book tells the stories behind Canada's war graves and monuments

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia author and photographer Len Wagg was on his day off 30 years ago when he discovered how powerful and poignant a war cemetery could be.

November 7, 2026 8:54 am AST AST