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Who will end the debate? Political gridlock continues in the House of Commons

Who will end the debate? Political gridlock continues in the House of Commons

OTTAWA — Federal political parties appear to be locked in a game of chicken in an increasingly precarious Parliament over a debate that has stalled almost all business in the House of Commons.
Rustad's Nuremberg, Nazi comparisons to COVID-19 measures 'regrettable,' says Eby

Rustad's Nuremberg, Nazi comparisons to COVID-19 measures 'regrettable,' says Eby

MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — British Columbia's election campaign was dragged far off course Monday as the two main party leaders were forced to comment about comparisons of the Nuremberg trials of Nazi war criminals to COVID-19 pandemic health measures.
Federal ministers were told of increasing 'volume and complexity' of foreign threats

Federal ministers were told of increasing 'volume and complexity' of foreign threats

OTTAWA — A newly released document shows federal cabinet ministers were warned in May 2022 that hostile states were targeting Canada's strategic interests, the integrity of Canadian institutions and democratic processes, and the ability of the public
Global Affairs Canada chartering more flights from Lebanon for Canadians this week

Global Affairs Canada chartering more flights from Lebanon for Canadians this week

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says it's chartering more flights from Lebanon this week to help Canadians leave the country as conflict escalates between Israel and Hezbollah.
McGill agrees to drop legal challenge of law faculty union, ending strike

McGill agrees to drop legal challenge of law faculty union, ending strike

MONTREAL — McGill University has agreed to drop a legal challenge of its law faculty's right to unionize, bringing an official end to a strike during which law professors walked off the job for more than five weeks this fall.
Self-identifying Indigenous group got $74M in federal cash, Inuit leader wants change

Self-identifying Indigenous group got $74M in federal cash, Inuit leader wants change

As millions in federal funding flow into a Labrador group whose claims of Inuit identity have been rejected by Indigenous organizations across Canada, a national Inuit leader worries the Liberal government is putting the rights of Indigenous Peoples
In the news today: Canadian events set to mark Oct. 7 anniversary

In the news today: Canadian events set to mark Oct. 7 anniversary

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canadian events set to mark Oct.
Timeline: What has happened in Canada since Oct. 7, 2023

Timeline: What has happened in Canada since Oct. 7, 2023

OTTAWA — The Oct. 7 attack by Hamas fighters on Israel last year, and the immediate Israeli retaliation that followed, sent shockwaves throughout the world that have shaken Canada culturally and politically.
B.C. wildland firefighter worried about smoke hazards. So he designed a solution

B.C. wildland firefighter worried about smoke hazards. So he designed a solution

British Columbia wildland firefighter Angus Duguid loves his job, but he doesn't love waking up with headaches or a clogged nose from inhaling smoke.
More than 1,000 passengers have left Lebanon on flights booked by Canada, GAC says

More than 1,000 passengers have left Lebanon on flights booked by Canada, GAC says

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says it has now helped more than 1,000 passengers leave Lebanon as the conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah intensifies.
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