Study: New immigrants to Canada not sold on upcoming express entry system

OTTAWA — A newly released government study suggests newcomers to the country have misgivings about Ottawa’s intention to ensure would-be immigrants possess skills that are in...

Prime witness: Duffy lawyer won’t rule out calling Harper to testify at trial

OTTAWA — Mike Duffy’s lawyer says he doesn’t want the suspended senator’s upcoming trial to become a political circus — but he wouldn’t rule out the...

Toronto stock market, Wall Street open lower ahead of U.S. Fed meeting

TORONTO — The Toronto stock market opened lower, as traders stayed wary ahead of a meeting by the U.S. Federal Reserve this week. The S&P/TSX composite...

B.C. teachers, employers reach tentative deal

RICHMOND, B.C. — A tentative deal has been reached in the British Columbia teachers’ strike. The breakthrough in negotiations came early Tuesday morning, on the fifth...

Harper urged to use UN speech to push for progress on health of poor kids, moms

OTTAWA — The United Nations Children’s Fund is calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to use his coming speech at the General Assembly to push for...

Parks Canada joins forces with university to protect, manage Cape Breton park

SYDNEY, N.S. — The environmental protection and sustainable management of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park will now be a joint initiative of Parks Canada and...

Oil associates asked B.C. government for gas plant exemption: documents

VANCOUVER — In January of this year, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers made a presentation to high-ranking officials in British Columbia’s Environment Ministry, outlining changes...

Manitoba government says it won’t raise the legal age for drinking to 19

Mulcair promises to raise the wage bar for federally regulated workers

VANCOUVER — The New Democrats are promising to bring back the minimum wage for federal employees if they form the next government. NDP leader Tom Mulcair...

New Brunswick NDP pledges protections for civil service if elected

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick NDP is promising specific protections for the province’s civil service if elected Sept. 22. Leader Dominic Cardy says the NDP would...