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Supreme Court of Canada grants woman chance to appeal immigration decision

Supreme Court of Canada grants woman chance to appeal immigration decision

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a woman from Albania should have another chance to argue her immigration case after being denied an appeal due to an expired visa.
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Statistics Canada says real GDP down 0.1 per cent in April as manufacturing slowed

Statistics Canada says real GDP down 0.1 per cent in April as manufacturing slowed

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy edged lower in April as the manufacturing sector posted its largest drop since April 2021 in the face of U.S. tariffs. Statistics Canada said Friday that real gross domestic product edged down 0.
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Canadian tourist found dead in Dominican Republic, officials say

Canadian tourist found dead in Dominican Republic, officials say

Dominican Republic officials say a Canadian tourist was found dead in a northern part of the country last week.
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Just for Laughs founder goes to police after altercation at sex assault civil trial

Just for Laughs founder goes to police after altercation at sex assault civil trial

MONTRÉAL — The founder of the Just for Laughs comedy festival says he has filed a police complaint following an altercation at his civil trial. Ex-comedy mogul Gilbert Rozon is being sued for nearly $14 million by nine women alleging sexual assault.
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Reynolds, Rankin among Canada Day Order of Canada appointees

Reynolds, Rankin among Canada Day Order of Canada appointees

The ceremony will be part of the Canada Day noon celebration at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa.
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In the news today: Alberta finance minister to give fiscal update

In the news today: Alberta finance minister to give fiscal update

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Alberta finance minister to give fiscal update Alberta’s finance minister is set to deliver the final bottom line number today on last year’s provincial budget.
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Federal bank loaning $1B for BC Ferries to buy Chinese-made ships

Federal bank loaning $1B for BC Ferries to buy Chinese-made ships

VICTORIA — A federal Crown corporation is loaning BC Ferries $1 billion to help buy four Chinese-made ships, a purchase that federal Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland recently said was dismaying and should involve no federal funds.
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Premier Smith says Albertans' desire for leaving Canada has never been higher

Premier Smith says Albertans' desire for leaving Canada has never been higher

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the public desire in her province to quit Canada has never been higher. Speaking Thursday to reporters in Calgary, Smith said Albertans feel deeply frustrated and angry with Ottawa.
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Police intelligence behind B.C. call for Bishnoi gang's terror listing: minister

Police intelligence behind B.C. call for Bishnoi gang's terror listing: minister

British Columbia's public safety minister said police intelligence had linked many cases of extortion against the South Asian community to India's Lawrence Bishnoi gang, giving the government confidence to recently seek its listing as a terrorist org
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Controversial legislation to fast-track major projects, Bill C-5, becomes law

Controversial legislation to fast-track major projects, Bill C-5, becomes law

OTTAWA — The Liberal government's controversial major projects bill became law Thursday — legislation Indigenous leaders have warned could lead to widespread protests and legal challenges if Ottawa doesn't respect their rights and title.
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