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PMO clarifies Trudeau and family stayed 'at no cost' during vacation in Jamaica

PMO clarifies Trudeau and family stayed 'at no cost' during vacation in Jamaica

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office is clarifying that he and his family are vacationing in Jamaica "at no cost at a location owned by family friends," after initially saying the family was paying for their stay.
Canada's clean-tech revolution will be limited without more clean power: Champagne

Canada's clean-tech revolution will be limited without more clean power: Champagne

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne spent most of last year doling out big bucks for massive new electric-vehicle battery plants as Canada made some major moves to solidify its green industrial strategy.
17.4 per cent raise over 5 years for Quebec's 'common front' public sector unions

17.4 per cent raise over 5 years for Quebec's 'common front' public sector unions

MONTREAL — Around 420,000 Quebec public sector workers will receive salary increases of 17.4 per cent over five years. The labour alliance representing the workers confirmed today the settlement that led to a Dec.
Canada, allies warn Houthi rebels to stop attacks on shipping vessels in Red Sea

Canada, allies warn Houthi rebels to stop attacks on shipping vessels in Red Sea

OTTAWA — Canada and some of its allies are warning the Houthis that they will bear responsibility for the consequences of their continued attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
Montreal police say missing baby found 'safe and sound' after issuing Amber Alert

Montreal police say missing baby found 'safe and sound' after issuing Amber Alert

Montreal police say the missing one-year-old girl who triggered an Amber Alert Tuesday has been found "safe and sound." Police say they arrested the baby's 18-year-old mother, who is expected to be questioned later today.
In the news today: Ottawa to accept applications from refugees seeking to leave Gaza

In the news today: Ottawa to accept applications from refugees seeking to leave Gaza

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Dennis Edney, lawyer for former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr, dead at 77

Dennis Edney, lawyer for former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr, dead at 77

EDMONTON — Dennis Edney, a lawyer who played a critical role in the release of former Guantanamo Bay prisoner Omar Khadr, has died at 77. An obituary published in the Edmonton Journal said Edney had dementia and died Saturday.
Business group urges Ottawa to start charm offensive on trade ahead of U.S. election

Business group urges Ottawa to start charm offensive on trade ahead of U.S. election

OTTAWA — The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is calling on Ottawa to conduct a charm offensive to defend Canada's trade interests in the U.S. ahead of November's presidential election.
Court injunction against law banning public drug use disappointing, say police chiefs

Court injunction against law banning public drug use disappointing, say police chiefs

VANCOUVER — A recent court injunction against a law to restrict public drug use in British Columbia denies police a much-anticipated enforcement tool, says a top law enforcement official. Officers are disappointed with the B.C.
Montreal soup kitchen may have to stop feeding homeless for first time since 1877

Montreal soup kitchen may have to stop feeding homeless for first time since 1877

MONTREAL — For the first time since 1877, Montrealers without housing may soon be unable to get a hot meal at an Old Montreal soup kitchen.
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