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Former Liberal MP warns of tough times ahead with U.S. over NATO spending target

Former Liberal MP warns of tough times ahead with U.S. over NATO spending target

OTTAWA — Retired Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie said sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ will soon face a rough ride from the U.S. for failing to meet its defence spending targets after the dramatic political comeback of president-elect Donald Trump.
Africa strategy back on the table as Ottawa heralds new embassies, security projects

Africa strategy back on the table as Ottawa heralds new embassies, security projects

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are once again promising to launch an Africa strategy — something the government appeared to back away from last year — while announcing new embassies and security projects on the continent.
Quebec man's acquittal in 1978 double murder 'historic and exceptional,' lawyer says

Quebec man's acquittal in 1978 double murder 'historic and exceptional,' lawyer says

MONTREAL — One of the lawyers for a Quebec man who was acquitted Wednesday of a decades-old double murder hopes her client's case will convince other wrongfully convicted people not to lose hope.
Inuk man shot dead by police a victim of systemic racism: Crown-Indigenous minister

Inuk man shot dead by police a victim of systemic racism: Crown-Indigenous minister

MONTREAL — The killing of an Inuk man by police earlier this week in Quebec's Far North is an example of systemic racism, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s minister for Crown-Indigenous relations said Thursday.
NDP asks Speaker to examine social media influencer Lauren Chen's refusal to testify

NDP asks Speaker to examine social media influencer Lauren Chen's refusal to testify

OTTAWA — A social media influencer who declined to answer MPs' questions about an alleged Russian plot to sow division among the public is a step closer to being sanctioned by Parliament.
Senate committee makes major changes to Bloc Québécois supply management bill

Senate committee makes major changes to Bloc Québécois supply management bill

OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet accused senators of betraying their fellow Canadians to benefit Americans and other trade partners, after a Senate committee voted to add a major caveat to a Bloc supply management bill.
Housing minister announces applications open for $1B critical infrastructure program

Housing minister announces applications open for $1B critical infrastructure program

OTTAWA — Applications opened Thursday for a $1-billion federal program to help municipalities and Indigenous communities build critical infrastructure.
Environment commissioner says sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ on track to miss 2030 emissions targets

Environment commissioner says sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ on track to miss 2030 emissions targets

OTTAWA — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is still not on track to meet its commitments under the Paris climate agreement, federal Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco said in a new report on Thursday.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ election judicial recount for Surrey-Guildford starts with 28 unreported ballots

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ election judicial recount for Surrey-Guildford starts with 28 unreported ballots

SURREY, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ — Election officials filed into an industrial building in Surrey, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
NDP calls on federal government to allow open work permits for temporary workers

NDP calls on federal government to allow open work permits for temporary workers

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee is calling on the government to change how it handles permits for temporary workers after a UN report said the system creates "a breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery.