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Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer on Friday plans to drop a previous pledge to balance the budget within two years if elected, saying Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government has made it impossible to do so responsibly.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and the leaders of the three other provincial parties are offering an olive branch to the Trudeau government on C-69, saying they're now prepared to accept the controversial overhaul of Canada's environmental assessment process — as long as the Senate's amendments are part of it.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and the leaders of the three other provincial parties are offering an olive branch to the Trudeau government on C-69, saying they're now prepared to accept the controversial overhaul of Canada's environmental assessment process — as long as the Senate's amendments are part of it.

In a case with significant First Amendment implications, the U.S. files new charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange that accuse him of violating the Espionage Act by publishing thousands of secret and classified documents.

The U.S. filed new charges Thursday against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, accusing him of placing the country at risk of "serious harm" by publishing thousands of secret and classified documents, including the names of confidential sources for American armed forces.

U.S. lawmakers want to make it mandatory for automakers to install technology on new vehicles that alerts exiting parents to check for children in the back seat under legislation introduced in Congress in response to deaths of children left behind in hot cars.

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer pledged Thursday to get tough on crime with mandatory minimum sentences of five years for anyone convicted of abusing children.

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer pledged Thursday to get tough on crime with mandatory minimum sentences of five years for anyone convicted of abusing children.

A closer look at the day's most notable stories with The National's Jonathon Gatehouse: John Walker Lindh, an American who joined the Taliban in Afghanistan, was released from a U.S. prison today; there's inherent risk but also potentially big reward when parties engage in wedge politics.

A citizen of Spain has been arrested, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents say, after swimming across the Niagara River to illegally enter the United States.

The Opposition NDP filed an ethics complaint against Premier Jason Kenney on the second day of the legislative session Wednesday, alleging he improperly used the office of the premier in fundraising letters.

Canadians can expect an average year for hurricane activity, with as many as 15 named storms, including up to four major hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean.

Canadians will get the lowdown on the upcoming hurricane season today, during a technical briefing CBC is carrying live starting at 2 p.m. AT.

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is suggesting an "intervention" with President Donald Trump after he vowed to not work with Congress unless Democrats stop investigating him.

Facebook removed more than three billion fake accounts from October to March, twice as many as the previous six months, the social networking company said Thursday.

Facebook says it removed more than three billion fake accounts from October to March, twice as many as the previous six months.

The newest member of Thunder Bay's Police Services Board says he's dedicated to moving forward in a positive way after writing a letter of support for suspended Canadian senator Lynn Beyak two years ago.

Twelve people were taken to hospital this morning after a school bus crashed into a retaining wall on one of Edmonton's busiest roads.

The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) says it has won a court decision in Nevada that enforces a $21.7 million order against a man accused of defrauding his Canadian clients. It says it is the first time a U.S. court has recognized an order from the commission.

A mandatory evacuation order remains in place for the town of High Level and parts of Mackenzie County.

The critically endangered species has been spotted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, as scientists prepare for summer studies to better understand what's happening to the population.

It's not clear who was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Camaro, nor what condition the driver was in after an apparent deadly collision with two bisons near Fort Smith, N.W.T.

Two men from Garden Hill First Nation have been charged with multiple sexual offences against children in the community, Manitoba RCMP say.

Two men from Garden Hill have been charged with multiple sexual offences against children, including one man who had access to a foster home in the Manitoba First Nation, RCMP say.

Canada's two biggest banks had quarterly profits of more than $3 billion each

Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor's office confirmed Thursday that new restrictions on the amount of alcohol allowed in flavoured purified alcohol beverages come into effect across Canada today.

New regulations restricting the amount of alcohol allowed in potent, sugary, premixed drinks take effect across Canada. 

Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor's office confirmed Thursday that new restrictions on the amount of alcohol allowed in sugary, premixed beverages come into effect across Canada today.

A St. John's man accused of possessing child pornography in an unusual case involving what has been described as a child sex doll has been found not guilty.

Recently discovered remains of a Royal Hamilton Light Infantry soldier who died in the Second World War will be buried with the rest of his body in a French grave nearly 75 years after his death.

Recently discovered remains of a Royal Hamilton Light Infantry soldier who died in the Second World War will be buried with the rest of his body in a French grave nearly 75 years after his death.

Ten former Ontario health ministers from across the political spectrum take the rare step of sending a joint letter to the government, imploring it to reverse millions of dollars in public health cuts they say put the province "at risk."

Ten former Ontario health ministers from across the political spectrum are taking the rare step of sending a joint letter to the Ford government, imploring it to reverse millions of dollars in public health cuts they say put entire province "at risk."

Philip Chancey has a list of lawsuits and complaints following his career, including one from a man who says he's on the verge of losing everything after a deal gone wrong.

For eight years, Melissa thought she had struck gold: she had a supportive and caring boyfriend who loved her kids, even if they weren't his own. Then she discovered the hidden cameras.

The window to shock a woman's heart back into a stable rhythm after cardiac arrest seems to close faster than in men.

The window to shock a woman's heart back into a stable rhythm after cardiac arrest seems to close faster than in men.

While politicians promote the economics of fossil energy, a report out today indicates they, and other Canadians, have a blind spot for the economic clout of the low-carbon energy businesses.

The window to shock a woman's heart back into a stable rhythm after cardiac arrest seems to close faster than in men.

Flooding across the United States agriculture belt continues to thwart the planting of key crops — something that could help some Canadian farmers fetch better commodity prices themselves.

Members of a Saskatchewan First Nation say they've waited decades for their famous chief's treason conviction to be wiped away. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did just that today.

Members of a Saskatchewan First Nation say they've waited decades for their famous chief's treason conviction to be wiped away. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did just that today.

The regulatory body for doctors in Ontario has made a formal allegation of professional misconduct against a Toronto plastic surgeon who had security cameras in his consult rooms. The rooms are where patients are regularly asked to remove their clothing during pre- and post-operative appointments.

Members of a Saskatchewan First Nation say they've waited decades for their famous chief's treason-felony conviction to be wiped away. That day has arrived.

U.S. President Donald Trump's attempts to stonewall Democratic investigations against him entered a new phase Wednesday, as the president issued an ultimatum: Stop the investigations, or he'll stop negotiating on policy.

U.S. President Donald Trump's attempts to stonewall Democratic investigations against him entered a new phase Wednesday, as the president issued an ultimatum: Stop the investigations, or he'll stop negotiating on policy.

U.S. President Donald Trump's attempts to stonewall Democratic investigations against him entered a new phase Wednesday, as the president issued an ultimatum: Stop the investigations, or he'll stop negotiating on policy.

Aladdin is just the latest in a string of Disney remakes as the studio looks to entice a new generation of fans.

Heidi Sobol's official title is senior paintings conservator, but she's like the Royal Ontario Museum's art detective, uncovering new information about old paintings. She spoke to CBC Toronto before the opening of In The Days Of Rembrandt at the ROM.

Prime Minister Theresa May was under intense pressure to name a date for her departure after her final Brexit gambit failed, overshadowing a European election that will show a United Kingdom still riven by divisions over its EU divorce.