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Poll suggests 13% of Canadians think Canada should become the 51st American state

Poll suggests 13% of Canadians think Canada should become the 51st American state

OTTAWA — President-elect Donald Trump mockingly referred to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the governor of the "Great State of Canada" on his social media account early Tuesday.
Postal strike delaying delivery of medicine, necessities to remote areas: AFN chief

Postal strike delaying delivery of medicine, necessities to remote areas: AFN chief

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations says the ongoing postal strike is delaying supplies of medicine and other necessities to rural and remote communities.
AFN says it's not prepared to implement chiefs' child welfare direction

AFN says it's not prepared to implement chiefs' child welfare direction

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations is warning it's not equipped to implement the direction it received from chiefs at two recent assemblies on child welfare reforms, while a leading child welfare advocate is questioning its authority on the issue
Canada continues to review Syrian refugee claims as European nations pause intake

Canada continues to review Syrian refugee claims as European nations pause intake

OTTAWA — Canada will continue evaluating the asylum claims of people who have fled Syria, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Tuesday, even as some European countries are pausing those claims after the fall of the Assad regime.
Freeland doesn't commit to meeting her own deficit target in fall economic statement

Freeland doesn't commit to meeting her own deficit target in fall economic statement

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has not committed to meeting the $40.
Canada Post strike on day 26 as union sends new proposals

Canada Post strike on day 26 as union sends new proposals

With the Canada Post strike nearing four weeks, the postal service says it doesn't see an end in sight. On Monday, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers sent over its latest list of proposals, which include wage gains and job protections.
In the news today: Canada Post says no end to strike in sight

In the news today: Canada Post says no end to strike in sight

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada Post says no end to strike in sight With the Canada Post strike nearing four weeks, the postal service says it doesn't see an end in sight.
With employees in limbo, TikTok hoping for 'solution' to Ottawa's shutdown order

With employees in limbo, TikTok hoping for 'solution' to Ottawa's shutdown order

OTTAWA — The Liberal government’s move to order the shutdown of TikTok’s Canadian operations over national security concerns has left hundreds of the company’s Canadian employees in limbo.
After ‘reflecting,’ Sajjan didn’t attend Taylor Swift concert

After ‘reflecting,’ Sajjan didn’t attend Taylor Swift concert

OTTAWA — Liberal Minister Harjit Sajjan did not attend the Taylor Swift concert in Vancouver Saturday, despite earlier defending his decision to accept the tickets.
BC Coroners Service sees 'significant decline' in drug deaths, but reason unclear

BC Coroners Service sees 'significant decline' in drug deaths, but reason unclear

VICTORIA — British Columbia has recorded its lowest monthly number of illicit drug overdose deaths in more than four years, part of what the BC Coroners Service says is a "significant decline" in fatalities this year.