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The federal government spent more than $19 billion on external consultants last year, despite a promise to cut back on its use of outside contractors.

The case was brought by 15 youth, who argue that federal legislation violates their constitutional rights by continuing the trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions.

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk answered questions from students in St. John's and showed off life in zero gravity from aboard the International Space Station on Monday.

Canadian ultramarathoner Stephanie Case completed the Antarctic Ice Ultra in Queen Maud Land, Eastern Antarctica, on Sunday, making her the first woman to run 100 miles, or 160.9 kilometres, on the southernmost continent covered by the largest ice sheet in the world.

The annual U.K. prize honours best novel written in English from anywhere in the world.

The annual U.K. prize honours best novel written in English from anywhere in the world.

Eve Gascon stopped all 11 shots she faced as Canada blanked Japan 9-0 at the women's hockey world championship in Herning, Denmark, on Sunday.

Scientists were shocked and delighted to discover a previously unaccounted for baby right whale swimming alongside its mama off the coast of Quebec.

The federal government is extending the period of time a business can employ a low-wage temporary foreign worker.

Canadian taxpayers could pay $12 million for former prime minister Justin Trudeau's records from his decade in office — the most the government has ever paid for the archives of any prime minister.

Canadian taxpayers could pay $12 million for former prime minister Justin Trudeau's records from his decade in office — the most the government has ever paid for the archives of any prime minister.

Canadian taxpayers could pay $12 million for former prime minister Justin Trudeau's records from his decade in office.

A Ghanaian man who used a fraudulent Canadian passport to leave and re-enter the country 16 times has been sentenced to two years in prison for citizenship fraud.

A ​Utah judge on Monday set a June 2028 trial date for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of murdering prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk last year.

Automaker Stellantis and Canadian armoured vehicle maker Roshel Inc. have announced an agreement under which Roshel will buy the Brampton assembly plant and equipment from Stellantis for an undisclosed amount.

Automaker Stellantis and Canadian armoured vehicle maker Roshel Inc. have announced an agreement under which Roshel will buy the Brampton assembly plant and equipment from Stellantis for an undisclosed amount.

Canadian armoured vehicle maker Roshel Inc. will buy the Stellantis assembly plant in Brampton, Ont., the automaker announced Monday.

An Ontario university student has pleaded not guilty in a U.S. federal court in a case a prosecutor described as involving "espionage-type activities." Weiheng (Billy) Zeng is charged with making false statements following an FBI counter-intelligence investigation.

A Massachusetts judge cleared the way on Monday for Lindsay Clancy to be tried again on murder charges for killing her three young children at her home in 2023, saying a retrial would not unconstitutionally subject ‌her to a double prosecution for the same crime.

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a vote to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, putting pressure on his fellow Republicans to decide whether to remove one of the Trump administration's most prominent figures following sweeping election losses.

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a vote to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, putting pressure on his fellow Republicans to decide whether to remove one of the Trump administration's most prominent figures following sweeping election losses.

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a vote to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, putting pressure on his fellow Republicans to decide whether to remove one of the Trump administration's most prominent figures following sweeping election losses.

More than 60 years after Arnold Schwarzenegger first flexed his stuff on a bodybuilding stage, his youngest son is continuing the dynasty of muscle, scoring in the top five during his professional debut over the weekend.

More than 60 years after Arnold Schwarzenegger first flexed his stuff on a bodybuilding stage, his youngest son is continuing the dynasty of muscle, scoring in the top five during his professional debut over the weekend.

Payments Canada says it has launched its real-time rail national payment system, which is expected to speed day-to-day payments for Canadian businesses and consumers.

After intense customer backlash, Kim Kardashian's apparel brand Skims is offering refunds to anyone who purchased its 2026 accessories advent calendar, which costs $276 and was advertised as "12 fun days of surprises."

Honda Canada says it will retool its manufacturing facilities in Alliston, Ont., to expand production of hybrid-electric and gasoline-powered vehicles. The Japanese automaker announced Monday it is partnering with the federal and provincial governments to fund plant upgrades, including the reintroduction of engine manufacturing, with an initial $166-million investment.

Adam van Koeverden, Canada's Secretary of State for Sport, has cast doubt on whether Russia can compete as a neutral team at the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Alberta.

Adam van Koeverden, Canada's Secretary of State for Sport, has cast doubt on whether Russia can compete as a neutral team at the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Alberta.

Skydance Motion Picture Group announced Monday that James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-chief executives after four years leading DC Studios.

Deadline has reported the cast and crew of Heated Rivalry are currently filming not one but two new seasons, and a movie could be scheduled for theatrical release in December 2027.

Edin Vrazalica's trial for first-degree murder was scheduled to begin Monday. Instead, he pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the February 2024 death of Lee Perkins in Saskatoon.

Central Alberta curling fans have a big upcoming event to celebrate in 2028. The Brier is set to return to Red Deer, Alta., for the first time in more than three decades. In Red Deer Monday, Curling Canada announced that the 2028 Montana’s Brier will be hosted in the city from Feb. 25 to March 5, 2028.

A top executive at one of the world's largest hedge funds is leaving her job in the U.S. to become the CEO of one of the Carney government's hallmark projects.

Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 MLS Golden Boot, becoming the first player in league history to win the award in consecutive seasons.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford called students who protested Ontario Student Assistance Program changes and tuition hikes "naive" on Monday — likening them to "sheep" who blindly follow "looney tunes" on social media.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford called students who protested Ontario Student Assistance Program changes and tuition hikes "naive" on Monday — likening them to "sheep" who blindly follow "looney tunes" on social media.

The B.C. Conservatives have gained another seat after the final count of votes in the October provincial election as Conservative candidate David Xie beat NDP incumbent Paul Choi in Burnaby South-Metrotown.

Band members Khn and Klek from Saguenay, Que., won five of their six nominations at the 48th ADISQ Gala in Montreal. In true Angine de Poitrine fashion, they maintained their anonymity and acted out silent sketches — including using a polka-dotted blowtorch to cook a hot dog on stage.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot ‌on Monday accused Iran's ​Revolutionary Guards of being ​behind a recent cyberattack ​on French supermarket fridges, saying ‌there would be consequences for the country.

Pop star Carly Rae Jepsen will host the Juno Awards in Winnipeg on April 4, organizers announced on Monday morning.

Torrential rain in Gaza caused a sand embankment to collapse onto tents, killing a woman and three small children in an incident that highlighted the danger facing hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians as the rainy winter season sets in.

Founded in 1969, Children's ​Place said it has more than 500 stores in the United States and Canada. The company said its stores and e-commerce sites remain open, and says its in talks with multiple groups about a potential sale of its assets.

Novaya Gazeta, Russia's most celebrated independent newspaper, closed its Moscow offices Monday, citing relentless pressure from government officials.

Comedian Russell Brand, once one of ‌Britain's most high-profile broadcasters and briefly a motion picture star, was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison on Monday after being convicted for rape and three sexual assaults.

Comedian Russell Brand, once one of ‌Britain's most high-profile broadcasters and briefly a motion picture star, was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison on Monday after being convicted for rape and three sexual assaults.

It was supposed to be the grand, if a little awkward, return of Connor Hellebuyck to Winnipeg, but Jets fans will need to wait until another day to greet or taunt him.

Nvidia shares tumbled in early trading on Monday after an internal investigation into whether CEO Jensen Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence effort put his future at the AI chipmaker under scrutiny.

The country's top court is set to hear legal arguments this week about the validity of a federal ban on hundreds of types of firearms the government says are fit only for the battlefield.

The country's top court began hearing legal arguments on Monday about the validity of a federal ban on hundreds of types of firearms the government says are fit only for the battlefield.