Ottawa to repeal single-use plastics ban after Federal Court ruling
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the government will craft narrower regulations after court found the 2022 toxic designation too broad.
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Ottawa to repeal single-use plastics ban after Federal Court ruling
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the government will craft narrower regulations after court found the 2022 toxic designation too broad.
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All Canada coverage →Atlantic Schooners Processing Season Ticket Deposit Refunds as CFL Return Stalls
The Halifax-based organization confirms it is handling refund requests from Nova Scotia fans after the team's planned CFL comeback hit delays.
Bank of Canada cuts interest rate for second straight month as inflation eases
The central bank lowered its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to help struggling households, while the loonie weakened against the U.S. dollar.
CBC halts AI voice experiments after synthetic newsreader draws swift backlash
The public broadcaster paused its three-day trial of artificial intelligence-generated news voices after listeners and staff raised concerns about transparency and job impacts.
Canada to introduce right-to-repair rules for appliances and electronics by 2027
Ottawa's new framework will require manufacturers to provide parts, tools and repair information for household items like fridges, phones and laptops.
Competition Bureau ordered to investigate grocery chains' supplier fees and contracts
Federal government directs formal inquiry into practices that smaller food producers say drive up consumer prices.
Heat warnings issued across Ontario, Quebec and Prairies as dangerous June heat wave approaches
Environment and Climate Change Canada warns humidex values could reach the mid-40s C as cities activate cooling centres and heat response plans.
FINTRAC Cancels 47 Crypto Firm Registrations in Major Anti-Money Laundering Sweep
Federal financial intelligence unit targets virtual currency businesses allegedly failing compliance obligations under terrorism financing laws.
Canada to Impose Carbon Border Tariff on Steel, Aluminum and Cement Imports by 2027
Federal government plans carbon pricing on high-emissions imports to protect domestic industry and prevent carbon leakage to countries with weaker climate policies.
Ottawa Approves Rogers-Shaw Merger with Western Canada Competition Conditions
The federal government has given conditional approval to the $26-billion telecommunications deal, imposing new wireless competition protections for Alberta and British Columbia consumers.
Wildfire smoke blankets Ontario and Quebec as health warnings issued across Canada
Environment Canada issued air quality alerts from Toronto to Winnipeg as smoke from western fires pushed fine particulate matter to dangerous levels.
Neebing man wins $2.49 million in Thunder Bay 50/50 draw
The Northwestern Ontario resident claimed the massive prize in what marks one of the region's largest community lottery payouts.
Canadian women's 4x100m relay stuns Jamaica and U.S. for Oslo Diamond League gold
The quartet clocked a season-best time in the 42-second range to edge Jamaica by less than a tenth of a second at the prestigious meet.
Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warnings for Ontario and Quebec
Strong winds, hail and heavy rain threaten travel and outdoor events as weather system moves east across central Canada.
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 4.50%, first reduction since 2020
The central bank lowered its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, citing cooling inflation and softening economic conditions. Major lenders are reviewing their prime rates in response.
Canadian songwriters launch class-action lawsuit against AI music companies over copyright infringement
The Federal Court case seeks damages and injunctions against AI firms that allegedly trained models on millions of Canadian-owned tracks without permission.
Canadian physicists help detect rare cosmic-ray particle in record-breaking experiment
University of Alberta and University of Toronto researchers contributed to the first high-confidence detection of an ultra-high-energy cosmic ray using China's GRAND prototype radio array.
Health Canada proposes mandatory warning labels on ultra-processed foods
Draft regulations would require front-of-package symbols on products high in sugar, sodium, or saturated fat. A 75-day consultation period begins before final rules are implemented.
Business
More business →Carney breaks ground on Matawinie, set to become G7's largest graphite mine
Nouveau Monde Graphite's Saint-Michel-des-Saints project moves to construction with a $459-million federal financing package and a seven-year offtake agreement.
CMHC opens insured mortgages to factory-built homes with Prefab Plus
The new program lets buyers of prefabricated and modular homes use five-per-cent down payments with staged draws as construction milestones are met.
April housing starts jump 17 per cent as Toronto leads, Vancouver lags
CMHC's April release shows the seasonally adjusted annualized rate at 279,317 units, well above forecast. Toronto multi-family is doing the work; Vancouver fell 30 per cent year-over-year.
How Ontario's iGaming model compares to crypto offshore
AGCO's Q1 2026 RTP data lets us measure the gap between Ontario's regulated lane and offshore operators that Canadians outside the province still use.
Unicharm Group Discloses Global Initiatives in Conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8 Unicharm Corporation
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Politics
More politics →Alberta separation petition quashed over duty to consult First Nations
A King's Bench justice ruled Elections Alberta should never have approved the petition. Premier Smith calls the ruling anti-democratic and says she will appeal.
Supreme Court upholds federal carbon pricing 7-2
The majority leaned on national-concern doctrine; the minority would have ruled the federal scheme intrudes on provincial jurisdiction.
BC Conservative leadership race: Peter Milobar brings in caucus endorsements
Milobar now claims the public support of seven sitting caucus members, putting him ahead of the field on declared internal backing.
Tech
More tech →Crypto casinos and Canadian players in 2026
Crypto-deposit operators are a growing slice of Canadian recreational gambling spend. The pressures pushing back are volatility and regulatory uncertainty.
Canada's AI Act clears committee in narrower form
The bill that emerged from second reading is materially smaller in scope than the one ISED started with. Civil society is not happy. Industry is.
Sports
More sports →Canadiens vs Hurricanes Eastern Conference Final: an unfamiliar matchup with familiar stakes
Game 1 in Raleigh on Thursday. Montréal's first Conference Final since 2014 meets a Carolina team that has won the Metro and looks structurally complete.
Raptors' trade deadline: a small move, a quiet front office, and a summer that matters more
The deadline pickup was a minimum-money depth wing. The real signals are about the summer.
Lifestyle
More lifestyle →Ontario pushes last call to 4 a.m. for the duration of the World Cup
Licensed bars and restaurants across the province can serve until 4 a.m. from June 11 through July 19. Hospitality groups welcome the move; public-health voices are quietly skeptical.
CaféTO returns for Victoria Day, with restaurants split on whether the patios pay off
Toronto's curb-lane patio program is back with more than 290 participating restaurants.
Montréal Restaurant Week opens its tenth edition with the most Québécois menus yet
240 restaurants, a wider geography, and a generational shift toward Québec-terroir cooking define the 2026 edition.
Canada
More Canada →Wildfire season opens early: Alberta evacuations widen, Manitoba in state of emergency
Clearwater County remains under an evacuation alert and Whitecourt is on order. Manitoba's provincewide state of emergency continues.
Federal fiscal monitor: small deficit, calm bond market, quiet political week
The April fiscal monitor came in with a small deficit and the bond market shrugged.
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