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In the news today: Party leaders in Montreal ahead of debates

In the news today: Party leaders in Montreal ahead of debates

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Party leaders in Montreal ahead of this week’s election debates

Party leaders in Montreal ahead of this week’s election debates

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders are campaigning in the Montreal area ahead of the two election debates that will take place Wednesday and Thursday.
Statistics Canada to release March inflation reading this morning

Statistics Canada to release March inflation reading this morning

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada will release its latest reading for inflation this morning. The agency is set to report its consumer price index for March.
First Nations Health Authority backs harm reduction on B.C. overdose anniversary

First Nations Health Authority backs harm reduction on B.C. overdose anniversary

WEST VANCOUVER — Deaths from toxic drugs may have dipped, but now is not the time to pull back on life-saving measures, especially given "misinformation" in the public discourse, the top doctor at British Columbia's First Nations Health Authority sai
Trump floats another pause on automobile tariffs

Trump floats another pause on automobile tariffs

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday floated another possible pause on automobile tariffs to give companies time to set up U.S. supply chains, bringing more uncertainty to the deeply integrated North American vehicle industry.
Poilievre pledges to use the notwithstanding clause, Carney talks defence procurement

Poilievre pledges to use the notwithstanding clause, Carney talks defence procurement

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising that a government led by him would use the notwithstanding clause to override Charter rights to implement his tough-on-crime agenda — something no prime minister has ever done.
In the news today: Carney, Poilievre campaigning in Montreal today

In the news today: Carney, Poilievre campaigning in Montreal today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Poilievre promises tougher ethics rules, takes aim at Carney's assets

Poilievre promises tougher ethics rules, takes aim at Carney's assets

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials — and is using that promise to take aim at Liberal Leader Mark Carney.
Ontario family seeks help finding son who disappeared in Mont-Tremblant in February

Ontario family seeks help finding son who disappeared in Mont-Tremblant in February

MONTREAL — An Ontario family is asking the public for help in finding their 22-year-old son who disappeared while on a ski trip in Mont-Tremblant, Que. 70 days ago. Liam Toman went missing at around 3 a.m. on Feb.
Poilievre pledges veterans' supports; Carney offers cheaper access to parks, museums

Poilievre pledges veterans' supports; Carney offers cheaper access to parks, museums

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to cut red tape and step up support for veterans Saturday, while Liberal Leader Mark Carney pledged to make visiting national parks and museums more affordable for Canadian families.