National Observer

Once dismissed as weeds, native plants are now flying off the shelves

This story was originally published by Grist and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. This story is a partnership between Grist and Chicago Public Media, a public media company ...
National Observer

Carney goes to New York this week to meet with business leaders and court investment

Prime Minister Mark Carney is going to New York City on Wednesday and Thursday to meet with business leaders and try to court more investment, a running theme of his time in office. The Prime Minister ...
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Carney welcomes the World Cup to Ottawa as Canada prepares to host matches next month

Prime Minister Mark Carney may have been the first Canadian to ever hoist the FIFA World Cup trophy — an honour typically reserved for tournament winners — as he welcomed FIFA president Gianni ...
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MPs return for Ottawa to begin their final sitting days before summer break

The House of Commons reconvenes today for a final stretch before the summer recess, with a budget bill and Conservative motion set for debate. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he plans to ...
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Experts explain why Indigenous rights are a major hurdle for Alberta secession

Political scientists say Indigenous treaty rights represent a significant legal hurdle for separatists in Alberta, and have brought the debate on secession in Canada into unchartered territory. "This ...