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Minister intervenes in deportation of man facing death sentence in Egypt

Minister intervenes in deportation of man facing death sentence in Egypt

OTTAWA — A Montreal man who was set to be deported from Canada to Egypt, where he faces a death sentence, was given a last-minute reprieve Wednesday as the federal immigration minister intervened in his case and prevented his removal. Dr.
RCMP official accused of leaks was acting on secret info from foreign agency: defence

RCMP official accused of leaks was acting on secret info from foreign agency: defence

OTTAWA — A lawyer for Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP intelligence official accused of leaking classified material, says Ortis was acting largely on secret information passed to him by a foreign agency.
Minister promises changes to temporary visas, but no 'draconian measures'

Minister promises changes to temporary visas, but no 'draconian measures'

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he plans to recalibrate the number of people who come to Canada temporarily to make sure the program is sustainable, but details about what measures the government is considering remain unclear.
More funding, laws can stop anti-Muslim online hate from causing violence: senators

More funding, laws can stop anti-Muslim online hate from causing violence: senators

OTTAWA — A Senate committee says anti-Muslim hate needs to be met with the creation of new criminal offences, more education and less bias in federal tax audits.
Lifetime cost of Canada's F-35 fighter jets is $73.9B: parliamentary budget officer

Lifetime cost of Canada's F-35 fighter jets is $73.9B: parliamentary budget officer

OTTAWA — Canada will pay an estimated $73.9 billion to buy, fly and maintain its new fleet of F-35 fighter jets, the parliamentary budget officer said Thursday.
At-risk Newfoundlanders and Labradorians can now get details on partner's history

At-risk Newfoundlanders and Labradorians can now get details on partner's history

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador has become the third Canadian province to enact a law allowing those at risk of domestic violence to get information from police about their partner's history, officials announced Thursday.
Hydro-Québec to invest up to $185 billion by 2035 to increase capacity, reliability

Hydro-Québec to invest up to $185 billion by 2035 to increase capacity, reliability

MONTREAL — Quebec's power utility is planning to spend up to $185 billion over the next 12 years to increase capacity and reliability — and satisfy what it expects will be voracious demand for electricity from industry and electric cars.
'Abnormal': Quebec says there are still too many asylum seekers entering the province

'Abnormal': Quebec says there are still too many asylum seekers entering the province

Quebec's immigration minister says the number of asylum seekers entering the province is "abnormal." Christine Fréchette told reporters today that the federal government needs to do more to distribute would-be refugees across the country.
PM urged to back off digital tax before White House hemispheric trade summit Friday

PM urged to back off digital tax before White House hemispheric trade summit Friday

WASHINGTON — Business leaders are seizing on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's trip to Washington on Friday to urge him to delay a controversial tax aimed at foreign tech firms that cater to Canadian audiences.
Foreign meddling inquiry aims to balance national security with public transparency

Foreign meddling inquiry aims to balance national security with public transparency

OTTAWA — The public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada will "maximize the public disclosure" of the evidence it gathers without compromising national security, the judge heading it up said on Thursday.
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