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Carney announces new summit in Toronto aimed at attracting $1 trillion in investment
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday announced a new "Canada Investment Summit" that will invite investors, CEOs and business leaders to Toronto this fall. In a media release, the Prime Minis...
David Baxter, The Canadian Press Apr 17, 2026

'Extraordinary': Back on Earth, Jeremy Hansen describes his long journey in space
HOUSTON - When Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen first floated to the window after the Orion capsule's bone-rattling launch into space early this month, what he saw and felt left him grasping for words...
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press Apr 17, 2026

Canada's emissions reductions slowed in 2024, federal data shows
OTTAWA - The latest annual account of greenhouse gas emissions shows Canada's emissions reductions slowed in 2024 to almost nothing. Environment and Climate Change Canada quietly published its nationa...
Nick Murray, The Canadian Press Apr 17, 2026

Feds launch consultations on improving employer-employee relations
OTTAWA - The federal government is launching consultations on ways to improve labour relations to support Canada's economy and communities. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for feedback from emplo...
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press Apr 17, 2026

Crown can seek forfeiture of seized assets in derailed Quebec drug cases: top court
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says the Crown can seek the forfeiture of assets seized in a drug probe even though the criminal cases against most of the accused were set aside. The matter began...
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press Apr 17, 2026

Carney calls for resumption of shipping during Strait of Hormuz talks
OTTAWA - Canada welcomes efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stands with Persian Gulf states hit by strikes during the Iran war, Prime Minister Mark Carney told world leaders on Friday. The Pri...
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press Apr 17, 2026

FOI documents suggest plant-based milk facility linked to deadly outbreak was 'haven for listeria,' experts say
TORONTO - Documents detailing an inspection of a beverage production facility that regulators say was the source of a deadly listeria outbreak reveal it was cited for several infractions that have not...
Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press Apr 17, 2026

Federal Liberals' promised one-time affordability benefit coming June 5
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals' one-time payment that aims to help families struggling with the high cost of living will land on June 5. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in January that Ottawa woul...
The Canadian Press Apr 17, 2026

Carney announces new summit in Toronto aimed at driving $1 trillion in investment
TORONTO - Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new "Canada Investment Summit" that will invite investors, CEOs and business leaders to Toronto this fall. The Prime Minister's Office said in a media ...
Kathryn Mannie, David Baxter, The Canadian Press Apr 17, 2026

In the news today: Quebec premier meets Carney, Ontario medical residency
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... New Quebec Premier Christine Frchette to meet Prime Minister Carney today in Ottawa Quebec's new premier is se...
Canadian Press Apr 17, 2026










