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The Latest: MPs elect new Speaker as Ottawa welcomes King and Queen

The Latest: MPs elect new Speaker as Ottawa welcomes King and Queen

OTTAWA — King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Ottawa today to begin their first visit to Canada since the King's coronation two years ago. Parliament also opened today and MPs voted to elect the next Speaker of the House of Commons.
Chiefs tell King Charles to remember his treaty obligations as he visits Ottawa

Chiefs tell King Charles to remember his treaty obligations as he visits Ottawa

OTTAWA — Dozens of First Nations leaders from across the country gathered in front of Parliament Hill Monday with a message for the King as he arrived in the city — respect your treaty partners.
Churchill portrait thief sentenced to two years less a day in jail

Churchill portrait thief sentenced to two years less a day in jail

OTTAWA — The Ontario man who pleaded guilty to stealing an iconic portrait of former British prime minister Winston Churchill said he committed the crime to find money to help his brother, who was experiencing mental health struggles, Justice Robert
Quebec MP Francis Scarpaleggia elected as new House of Commons Speaker

Quebec MP Francis Scarpaleggia elected as new House of Commons Speaker

OTTAWA — Quebec Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia was elected Speaker of the House of Commons on Monday — after an unusually dramatic race that saw the only Conservative contenders drop out of the running at the last minute.
Experts say linking Yukon, B.C. power grids a 'game-changer' but will take time

Experts say linking Yukon, B.C. power grids a 'game-changer' but will take time

Experts say the potential linking of British Columbia's power grid with Yukon would be a game-changer for the territory's quality of life and economy, but realization would likely take more than a decade. The responses come after B.C.
Trump vs. Harvard: Canadian university athlete Ocean Ma caught in the crossfire

Trump vs. Harvard: Canadian university athlete Ocean Ma caught in the crossfire

Highlighted by an Ivy League title and a divisional crown at the national college playdowns, Canada's Ocean Ma enjoyed a memorable first season on Harvard's squash team.
Carney will not take up Trudeau's question period tradition

Carney will not take up Trudeau's question period tradition

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in his first question period on Wednesday — but will not carry on a tradition started by his predecessor.
A timeline of King Charles's royal visits to Canada, spanning more than 50 years

A timeline of King Charles's royal visits to Canada, spanning more than 50 years

MONTREAL — This week's Royal visit marks King Charles's first visit to Canada since his coronation two years ago.
Canada Post says response to latest union comments coming shortly

Canada Post says response to latest union comments coming shortly

OTTAWA — Canada Post says it will respond to its union's latest negotiation comments as soon as possible as uncertainty caused by the contract dispute weighs heavily on its business.
In the news today: Royals set to arrive in Canada today

In the news today: Royals set to arrive in Canada today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... King Charles, Queen Camilla slated to arrive in Canada today King Charles and Queen Camilla will touch down in Ottawa today to kick off a historical royal tour.