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Ottawa outlaws another 179 types of firearms, announces classification review

Ottawa outlaws another 179 types of firearms, announces classification review

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has outlawed another 179 firearm varieties, adding to the list of prohibited guns it considers too dangerous for use by hunters or sport shooters.
Ottawa announces $6.5-billion business aid package as Trump targets dairy, lumber

Ottawa announces $6.5-billion business aid package as Trump targets dairy, lumber

OTTAWA — The federal government has put together a $6.5-billion aid package and is making temporary changes to the employment insurance program to support Canadian businesses and workers through the trade war with the United States. U.S.
Canadian, U.S. mayors from Great Lakes area call for trade stability

Canadian, U.S. mayors from Great Lakes area call for trade stability

WASHINGTON — Canadian and United States mayors from the Great Lakes and St.
Second Malik hit man gets life sentence as family asks who hired him

Second Malik hit man gets life sentence as family asks who hired him

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — The two hit men who killed Ripudaman Singh Malik in Surrey, B.C.
Queer Momentum uses drag to call on Canadians to vote against discrimination

Queer Momentum uses drag to call on Canadians to vote against discrimination

OTTAWA — Queer Momentum executive director Fae Johnstone says she wants Canadians to help safeguard LGBTQ rights in the upcoming federal election — and she's using drag to reach them.
Canada's employers put hiring on ice in February ahead of tariff impacts

Canada's employers put hiring on ice in February ahead of tariff impacts

OTTAWA — Harsh winter weather put a chill on Canada's labour market in February as employers braced for headwinds from the looming trade dispute with the United States.
Anxiety about Trump tariffs runs deep in Quebec industrial cities

Anxiety about Trump tariffs runs deep in Quebec industrial cities

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. — Quebec cities that are particularly vulnerable to U.S. tariffs are struggling to keep up with the twists and turns of President Donald Trump's erratic trade policies. In Trois-Rivières and nearby Bécancour, Que.
Service Canada says you'll soon get your passport processed in 30 days, or it's free

Service Canada says you'll soon get your passport processed in 30 days, or it's free

OTTAWA — The federal government says it's going to implement a new 30-business-day guarantee for passports. That means Ottawa promises to either process a passport application within 30 business days or refund the fee.
Canada Revenue Agency not renewing contracts of 450 term employees during tax season

Canada Revenue Agency not renewing contracts of 450 term employees during tax season

OTTAWA — With tax filing season well underway, the Canada Revenue Agency has told 450 of its term employees across the country that their contracts won't be renewed at the end of the month.
Ottawa Police working on dedicated unit for Parliament Hill area

Ottawa Police working on dedicated unit for Parliament Hill area

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Police Service is establishing a dedicated policing presence around Parliament Hill. The federal government is making $50 million available over five years for the Parliament district policing program.