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Canada under the gun as NATO allies to present defence spending plans by June

Canada under the gun as NATO allies to present defence spending plans by June

BRUSSELS — Pressure from Canada's allies to boost the country's defence budget marked the end of an extraordinary summit on the war in Ukraine, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised anew to increase military spending but with only vague suggestio
Beef emerging as sticking point in free trade talks between Canada and Britain

Beef emerging as sticking point in free trade talks between Canada and Britain

OTTAWA — A potential clash over hormone-treated Canadian beef is emerging as a sticking point as free trade talks between Canada and Britain formally begin. In an interview with The Canadian Press, U.K.
Supreme Court of Canada hears appeal of sentence for Quebec City mosque shooter

Supreme Court of Canada hears appeal of sentence for Quebec City mosque shooter

OTTAWA — Canada's highest court turned its attention to the constitutionality of consecutive life sentences for multiple murders on Thursday, hearing arguments about whether the gunman who killed six men at a Quebec City mosque in 2017 can be sentenc
Canada to resume exports of P.E.I. potatoes to U.S. after potato wart halted trade

Canada to resume exports of P.E.I. potatoes to U.S. after potato wart halted trade

WASHINGTON — The United States began easing its lockdown on Prince Edward Island potatoes Thursday, reaching an "understanding" with Ottawa four months after concerns about a soil-borne fungus first blocked one of the province's most famous exports f
Who’s in, who’s out and who else could join the Conservative party leadership race

Who’s in, who’s out and who else could join the Conservative party leadership race

OTTAWA — With Sept. 10 chosen as the date when the Conservative Party of Canada will have a new leader, time is ticking for prospective candidates and their teams to get into place.
Federal NDP says N.L. offshore oil project hard to justify; energy minister unfazed

Federal NDP says N.L. offshore oil project hard to justify; energy minister unfazed

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As Newfoundland and Labrador's oil sector faces more hesitancy from Ottawa, the province's energy minister says he's unfazed by the federal New Democrats' comments that a pending approval of a new oilfield off St.
Design for national LGBTQ2+ monument inspired by thundercloud and disco balls

Design for national LGBTQ2+ monument inspired by thundercloud and disco balls

OTTAWA — A national LGBTQ2+ monument — inspired by a dramatic thundercloud — is to be built in Ottawa by 2025.
Victoria council committee supports voluntary reconciliation fund; final vote April 7

Victoria council committee supports voluntary reconciliation fund; final vote April 7

Victoria has moved a step closer to introducing a voluntary reconciliation fund that will give homeowners the option of contributing financially to local Indigenous nations later this year.
A look at Canada's sanctions and other actions against Russia

A look at Canada's sanctions and other actions against Russia

OTTAWA — Canada has toughened sanctions against Russia following Moscow's attack on neighbouring Ukraine.
'Reconciliation was possible:' Indigenous priest reconciles faith with identity

'Reconciliation was possible:' Indigenous priest reconciles faith with identity

Cristino Bouvette’s mind often goes to his grandmother when he thinks about reconciliation: her strength, her empathy and her ability to forgive. He is a Roman Catholic priest and his kokum, Amelia Mae Bouvette, was a residential school survivor.
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