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OTTAWA — A Conservative motion to restrict health-care benefits to failed asylum claimants was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, with the projected cost of a federal health program for refugees expected to increase to $1.5 billion by 2030.
“Under the Liberals, the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), the program that provides benefits to asylum claimants, has morphed well beyond its initial intent of providing care to a small number of legitimate refugees who are fleeing to Canada from war zones into a massive boondoggle that provides care to bogus asylum claimants,” said...
February 24, 2026 - 13:03 | Jordan Gowling | National Post
OTTAWA — Matt Jeneroux, the Liberals newest MP who crossed the floor from the Conservatives, will join Prime Minister Mark Carney on his upcoming trip to India, Australia and Japan.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt will also be travelling for parts of the delegation’s trip to India, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Jeneroux, who represents the Alberta riding of Edmonton Riverbend, has been named a special advisor on economic and security partnerships and he is listed as going in that capacity.
Carney announced last week that Jeneroux...
February 24, 2026 - 12:53 | Stephanie Taylor | National Post
The popular summer festival runs from July 5 to 11 with three ticketed days at Victoria Park in Saskatoon.
February 24, 2026 - 12:17 | Gabby Rodrigues | Global News - Canada
The Prime Minister's Office said Jeneroux will be part of Carney's delegation in his new role as 'special advisor on economic and security partnerships' during the trip.
February 24, 2026 - 11:51 | Sean Boynton | Global News - Canada
Jacob Jan Van Rootselaar, the older brother of Tumbler Ridge shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar, has been arrested and charged, Alberta RCMP confirmed Tuesday.
The 22-year-old was arrested on Thursday in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, on an “outstanding Canada Wide arrest warrant from a 2024 Fort McMurray attempted murder investigation,” Cpl. Troy Savinkoff told National Post over email.
Jacob was scheduled to appear in court in Red Deer on Monday.
He has additionally been charged with two counts of weapon offences and five counts of failure to comply with release conditions.
“He has been...
February 24, 2026 - 11:48 | Anisha Dhiman | National Post
I continue to be so proud of every single one of our Olympians. They represented Canada professionally and proudly, and I am in awe of their dedication, the years and years of training, and their determination to do their very best. Whether or not they earned a spot on the podium, every single one of them deserves our gratitude and appreciation. Read More
February 24, 2026 - 11:27 | Nicole Feriancek | Ottawa Citizen
