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Trudeau noncommittal on expanding rebate beyond 'working Canadians'

Trudeau noncommittal on expanding rebate beyond 'working Canadians'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the measure — aimed at those who make up to $150,000 a year — is meant to recognize working Canadians who need extra support, and the government is looking at other ways to help people who aren't eligible for the money.
Conservatives plan to use Jagmeet Singh's words in latest non-confidence motion

Conservatives plan to use Jagmeet Singh's words in latest non-confidence motion

OTTAWA — The Conservatives plan to bring forward a non-confidence motion next week that is focused on NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's own words, as they try to convince the New Democrats to bring down the minority Liberal government.
Truck traffic restored after Pro-Palestinian protesters block sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ container port

Truck traffic restored after Pro-Palestinian protesters block sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ container port

DELTA, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ — Police in British Columbia say truck traffic to a major Metro Vancouver container port terminal has been restored after being disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters for hours.
How changing catch-and-release fishing practices can boost salmon survival

How changing catch-and-release fishing practices can boost salmon survival

VANCOUVER — A study has found catch-and-release sportfishing practices that leave salmon with injuries, particularly to their eyes, cause higher mortality than earlier research suggested.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ pledges $50M for Palestinian humanitarian needs ahead of Gaza aid conference

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ pledges $50M for Palestinian humanitarian needs ahead of Gaza aid conference

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is announcing $50 million in humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and calling on Israel to not undermine the United Nations agency dedicated to Palestinians.
Family says sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ man's cremated remains in limbo due to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post strike

Family says sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ man's cremated remains in limbo due to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post strike

A Quebec woman whose father died in British Columbia last month says her family has been unable to properly grieve because the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post strike has left his remains in limbo.
GDP per capita falls for sixth straight quarter, economists split on rate cut size

GDP per capita falls for sixth straight quarter, economists split on rate cut size

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy shrank on a per-person basis for a sixth consecutive quarter, extending an all-too-familiar trend of high interest rates stifling business investment and constraining growth.
Prime Minister Trudeau adds $7.1 million to P.E.I. school food program

Prime Minister Trudeau adds $7.1 million to P.E.I. school food program

MOUNT STEWART, P.E.I. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to a public school in eastern Prince Edward Island Friday where he announced $7.1 million in federal support over three years for the Island’s school food program.
One woman killed, one hurt in armed robbery attempt southeast of Quebec City

One woman killed, one hurt in armed robbery attempt southeast of Quebec City

SAINT-ANSELME, Que. — One woman was killed and another was badly injured following an alleged armed robbery attempt at a clothing store southeast of Quebec City. Quebec provincial police say the suspect entered the business in St-Anselme, Que.
Federal government posts $13B deficit in first half of the fiscal year

Federal government posts $13B deficit in first half of the fiscal year

OTTAWA — The Finance Department says the federal deficit was $13 billion between April and September. That compares to an $8.2 billion deficit over the same period last year.