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Indigenous leaders hopeful for Carney-led government on economy, reconciliation

Indigenous leaders hopeful for Carney-led government on economy, reconciliation

OTTAWA — Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says he doesn't expect Prime Minister Mark Carney to get everything right immediately as he learns about and crafts policies for Indigenous Peoples, but it's clear he's willing to learn.
Three quarters of Canadians say misinformation affected the federal election: poll

Three quarters of Canadians say misinformation affected the federal election: poll

OTTAWA — More than three quarters of Canadians believe misinformation had an impact on the outcome of the federal election, a new poll suggests.
NDP has lost touch with its core supporters, says a former MP

NDP has lost touch with its core supporters, says a former MP

OTTAWA — The New Democratic Party ran a leader-focused election campaign and lost touch with core supporters who ended up backing the Conservatives, says a former member of Parliament.
'Unspeakable tragedy': Grief and solidarity at Vancouver festival memorial mass

'Unspeakable tragedy': Grief and solidarity at Vancouver festival memorial mass

VANCOUVER — Rev. Francis Galvan was supposed to attend the Lapu Lapu Day street festival last Saturday, but he was grieving the death of Pope Francis and wasn't in the mood for celebrating. Galvan, the pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Delta, B.C.
Complainant begins testimony at hockey players' sexual-assault trial

Complainant begins testimony at hockey players' sexual-assault trial

LONDON — A woman prosecutors allege was sexually assaulted by five hockey players described Friday feeling increasingly drunk, off balance and out of touch with her surroundings at the bar where she first encountered some of the accused.
Carney says he won't make a pact with NDP, confirms King Charles to launch Parliament

Carney says he won't make a pact with NDP, confirms King Charles to launch Parliament

OTTAWA — King Charles will visit Ottawa to deliver the speech from the throne at the end of this month in a show of support for Canadian sovereignty, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.
Ontario riding flips to Liberals after validation process

Ontario riding flips to Liberals after validation process

OTTAWA — Ontario's Milton East–Halton Hills South riding has flipped to the Liberals after a vote validation process.
U.S. lays charges alleging human smuggling across Canadian border

U.S. lays charges alleging human smuggling across Canadian border

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice said four Mexican nationals have been charged with allegedly running a human smuggling operation across the Canadian border.
Alberta MP to step aside to allow Pierre Poilievre to run for seat in Parliament

Alberta MP to step aside to allow Pierre Poilievre to run for seat in Parliament

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Damien Kurek is set to step aside to allow Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection in the Battle River—Crowfoot riding in Alberta.
Mark Carney says he has priorities for his new government — here are 5 of them

Mark Carney says he has priorities for his new government — here are 5 of them

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out his priorities at his first postelection press conference on Friday, four days after his party won a minority mandate in the April 28 election. Here's a quick look at the items topping his agenda.
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