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Métis leaders strike note of optimism after meeting with Carney on major projects

Métis leaders strike note of optimism after meeting with Carney on major projects

OTTAWA — Métis leaders left a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday saying they're confident they will be included in talks about major projects Ottawa hopes to use to bolster the economy in the face of a trade war with the United State
Trump says he would meet with Putin even if the Russian leader won't meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy

Trump says he would meet with Putin even if the Russian leader won't meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he would meet with Vladimir Putin even if the Russian leader will not meet with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in comments that suggested Washington and Moscow could soon hold a summit.
Trump honors Purple Heart recipients, including 3 who sent him medals after attempt on his life

Trump honors Purple Heart recipients, including 3 who sent him medals after attempt on his life

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump recognized nearly 100 recipients of the Purple Heart at the White House on Thursday, including three service members who gave him their own medals after an attempt on his life at a Pennsylvania campaign rally.
US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service

US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them without retirement benefits.
Trump defends the US economy with charts after job reports showed warning signs

Trump defends the US economy with charts after job reports showed warning signs

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump unexpectedly summoned reporters to the Oval Office on Thursday to present them with charts that he says show the U.S.
The Latest: Wall Street dips as world stock markets takes Trump’s tariffs in stride

The Latest: Wall Street dips as world stock markets takes Trump’s tariffs in stride

President Donald Trump began levying higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday, just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to create visible damage for the U.S. economy. But while U.S.
AtkinsRéalis says the slowdown in the United States is temporary

AtkinsRéalis says the slowdown in the United States is temporary

MONTREAL — Montreal-based engineering firm AtkinsRéalis revised down its forecasts for the engineering sector slightly due to a decline in activity in the United States.
Conservatives hoping for first seat as two-way race emerges in Quebec byelection

Conservatives hoping for first seat as two-way race emerges in Quebec byelection

MONTREAL — A polarizing figure who railed against pandemic restrictions and wants to break Quebec’s consensus on carbon pricing could be days away from claiming a long-coveted seat in the provincial legislature.
Carney says he's focused on building up Canada as Trump's global trade war escalates

Carney says he's focused on building up Canada as Trump's global trade war escalates

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canadians are focused on building up their economy after U.S. President Donald Trump again hit nations around the world with increased tariffs — days after slapping Canada with a higher duty.
Q&A: Can Trump hold a census in the middle of a decade and exclude immigrants in the US illegally?

Q&A: Can Trump hold a census in the middle of a decade and exclude immigrants in the US illegally?

President Donald Trump on Thursday instructed the Commerce Department to have the Census Bureau start work on a new census that would exclude immigrants who are in the United States illegally from the head count which determines political power and f
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