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Quebec Liberals name longtime member Pierre Arcand interim leader
The Quebec Liberals took their first step toward rebuilding on Friday, October 5, 2018, choosing veteran Liberal member Pierre Arcand as interim leader.
Saskatchewan, Ontario premiers say fight against carbon tax building steam
The premiers of Saskatchewan and Ontario welcomed another province into their anti-carbon-tax tent on Thursday, October 4, 2018, and said the fight against Ottawa's plan to put a price on pollution is gaining momentum.
Ontario, Saskatchewan premiers to meet in Saskatoon about carbon tax, economy
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is bringing his anti-carbon tax crusade to Saskatchewan.
Quebec's highest court rules woman wearing hijab was entitled to be heard
Quebec's highest court has ruled a woman who was denied justice three years ago after a judge ordered her to remove her hijab was entitled to be heard by the court.
LNG Canada project in British Columbia given final approval by shareholders
Investors have given final approval for a massive liquefied national gas project in northern British Columbia.
Businesses question Coalition plan to cut immigration amid Quebec labour shortage
The Coalition Avenir Québec's resounding election victory could clear the way for the party to make good on its vow to cut immigration, a position that worries Quebec businesses and experts who cite labour shortages. They nonetheless see the party's fiscal conservatism as a plus.
Canadian dairy farmers' group pans new trade pact with U.S., Mexico
Canadian dairy farmers have panned the renegotiated trade pact between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, saying the new deal will undercut the industry by limiting exports and opening up the market to more American products.
Parti Quebecois seeks injunction to close website spreading 'racist' statements
Pawning off immigrant health care costs on the federal government and a "racist" website displaying embarrassing comments from Parti Quebecois members were some of the highlights from Day 37 of Quebec's election campaign.
Health agency says agreement reached with Walmart in Fort McMurray wildfire case
Alberta Health Services says it has reached an agreement with Walmart Canada in a case where the retailer is accused of keeping and selling food that was potentially contaminated by the Fort McMurray wildfire.
MPs vote to strip Suu Kyi of honorary Canadian citizenship over Rohingya crisis
MPs have unanimously endorsed a motion to revoke the honorary Canadian citizenship of Myanmar's de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.