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Green Party says it will run full slate of candidates in coming federal election

Green Party says it will run full slate of candidates in coming federal election

OTTAWA — The Green Party's leaders say they will have a full slate of candidates for the next election, which could be called as soon as next month.
Economists more confident in Bank of Canada rate hold as inflation ticks up to 1.9%

Economists more confident in Bank of Canada rate hold as inflation ticks up to 1.9%

OTTAWA — Economists are more confident the Bank of Canada might pause its interest rate cuts next month — tariffs notwithstanding — as Canada's annual inflation rate ticked back up in January.
Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s government on Tuesday approved joining OPEC+, a group of major oil-exporting nations, signaling the country's evolution into a major oil state just nine months ahead of hosting the United Nations' annual climate summi
PHOTO COLLECTION: Trump From Outside the Press Pool

PHOTO COLLECTION: Trump From Outside the Press Pool

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
Highlights from Nova Scotia's 2025-26 provincial budget

Highlights from Nova Scotia's 2025-26 provincial budget

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Finance Minister John Lohr has tabled the province's budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which includes tax cuts and measures to protect the economy if U. S.
Schools around the US confront anxiety over Trump's actions on immigration

Schools around the US confront anxiety over Trump's actions on immigration

In Fresno, California, social media rumors about impending immigration raids at the city's schools left some parents panicking — even though the raids were all hoaxes.
Other party leaders attack Ford on affordability, health in Ontario election debate

Other party leaders attack Ford on affordability, health in Ontario election debate

TORONTO — Ontario’s main political party leaders debated the weighty provincial issues of health care, affordability and housing Monday in a provincial election debate injected with a few moments of levity.
Justin Trudeau, Prince Harry take in final day of Invictus Games in Vancouver

Justin Trudeau, Prince Harry take in final day of Invictus Games in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Talk of war and politics mixed with sport at the closing ceremony in Vancouver of the 2025 Invictus Games where hundreds of wounded or sick service personnel competed for their country.
Gov. Ron DeSantis' former chief of staff James Uthmeier sworn in as Florida’s attorney general

Gov. Ron DeSantis' former chief of staff James Uthmeier sworn in as Florida’s attorney general

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday named his former chief of staff, James Uthmeier as Florida’s attorney general, handing the state’s top law enforcement role to a trusted aide who has helped orchestrate and defend some of his most divisive initiatives .
Poilievre sticks with 'axe the tax,' adds policy details to slogans as election nears

Poilievre sticks with 'axe the tax,' adds policy details to slogans as election nears

OTTAWA — The Conservatives' favourite slogan — "axe the tax" — has been a rallying cry for the better part of three years as frustrated Canadians looked for relief from the rising cost of living.