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Trudeau says orderly immigration system is needed after deaths of eight migrants

Trudeau says orderly immigration system is needed after deaths of eight migrants

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reiterating the importance of an orderly immigration system as police investigate the deaths of eight migrants, including two toddlers, in the Mohawk territory of Akwesasne last week.
Jailed US reporter's defense appeals his arrest in Russia

Jailed US reporter's defense appeals his arrest in Russia

MOSCOW (AP) — Lawyers representing an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal arrested in Russia on espionage charges have appealed his arrest, a court in Moscow announced Monday.
Who is running to be Toronto's mayor? A look at some of the high-profile candidates

Who is running to be Toronto's mayor? A look at some of the high-profile candidates

The race to replace John Tory, who stepped down as Toronto's mayor after an affair with a staffer, officially kicked off Monday as nominations opened.
Congressman: US support for aid to Ukraine is 'overwhelming'

Congressman: US support for aid to Ukraine is 'overwhelming'

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The head of the U.S.
Ottawa may have to adjust future help for Ukrainian refugees: immigration minister

Ottawa may have to adjust future help for Ukrainian refugees: immigration minister

CALGARY — Canada may have to consider updating future supports for Ukrainians seeking refuge from war, federal Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said Monday.
Ex-NDP member axed from Ontario caucus says he's participating in misconduct probe

Ex-NDP member axed from Ontario caucus says he's participating in misconduct probe

ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. — A former NDP member of provincial parliament in Ontario who was axed from caucus this past weekend says he's fully participating in an independent investigation.
EU disinformation head: Canada can counter interference by boosting media literacy

EU disinformation head: Canada can counter interference by boosting media literacy

OTTAWA — The European Union's head of combating foreign interference in communications says explosive allegations about Beijing's meddling in elections can be an opportunity to improve Canadians' understanding of disinformation and media literacy.
Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence

Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence

OTTAWA — The Health Standards Organization has released a new set of guidelines to help hospital workers manage children's pain — particularly for those who can't communicate when they're hurt.
Minnesota gun ruling is latest citing Supreme Court decision

Minnesota gun ruling is latest citing Supreme Court decision

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A federal court ruling that a Minnesota law prohibiting 18-to-20-year-olds from obtaining permits to carry handguns in public is unconstitutional remained on hold Monday while the state pursues a potential appeal.
Finland doubling NATO's border with Russia in blow to Putin

Finland doubling NATO's border with Russia in blow to Putin

BRUSSELS (AP) — The blue-and-white Finnish flag rises outside NATO headquarters Tuesday afternoon, making Finland a member and doubling Russia’s border with the world’s biggest security alliance.
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