MONTREAL — Canada will become the European Unions’ first ever “associate member” as both parties announced a new alliance to deepen integration and address trade irritants.

Canada's Mark Carney is hosting European Union leaders in Montreal to deepen trade, defense and economic ties as both sides seek to reduce reliance on Washington.

Critics say there is a stark contrast between PM Mark Carney's international reputation as a climate champion and his domestic drive to expand oil and gas production.View on euronews

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen continues to champion making Canada an associate member of the European Union, despite objections from members of the 27-member bloc.

Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson will have a hearing Friday for boarding/charging Los Angeles Kings defenceman Brandt Clarke on Thursday, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced.

Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson received a game misconduct and major penalty for boarding Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke on Thursday night.

Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson received a game misconduct and major penalty for boarding Los Angeles defenseman Brandt Clarke in the Kings' 6-5 overtime victory Thursday night. Hodgson took a run at Clarke,

Hayden Hodgson is in hot water with the National Hockey League.

Elections Alberta has released the official results of the provincial referendum, confirming that more than 70 per cent of eligible Albertans voted.

Albertans will not need to turn back their clocks this weekend as the provincial government decided to do away with the bi-annual time change. Mason DePatie rep

As promised, Elections Alberta delivered on Thursday the official results of the province’s Oct. 19 referendum on immigration, constitutional reform and separation.

The United Conservative Party government will press ahead with its plan to opt out of federal dental and drug benefit programs in favour of its own made-in-Alberta approach, even though voters rejected a similar strategy in last week's referendum.