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Miller shares strategy for Canada's immigration system, ahead of new levels plan

Miller shares strategy for Canada's immigration system, ahead of new levels plan

OTTAWA — The federal government's priorities for improving Canada's immigration system include better aligning the number of people welcomed to the country with what the labour market needs, as well as services and infrastructure, says a report relea
Judge in trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers orders access to internal police docs

Judge in trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers orders access to internal police docs

OTTAWA — The judge in the trial of two "Freedom Convoy" protest organizers has ordered access to internal police documents so that she can determine whether they should be admitted as evidence.
Anti-racism group says two Black Montreal firefighters faced years of racial abuse

Anti-racism group says two Black Montreal firefighters faced years of racial abuse

MONTREAL — Two Black Montreal firefighters say they've faced years of racist abuse from their colleagues, and they now believe it will take outside action to change the culture of the city's fire department.
Canada may face 'big fight' with U.S. over digital tax plans, American envoy warns

Canada may face 'big fight' with U.S. over digital tax plans, American envoy warns

OTTAWA — A "big fight" between Canada and the United States could be looming over the federal Liberal government's plan to impose what Washington's envoy to Ottawa described Tuesday as a "discriminatory" tax on digital services.
'Chronic underfunding': 22 Quebec Indigenous police forces file rights complaint

'Chronic underfunding': 22 Quebec Indigenous police forces file rights complaint

MONTREAL — Quebec's 22 Indigenous police forces have filed a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission, accusing the federal government of chronic underfunding that has left them unable to properly serve their communities.
Freeland to meet with provincial finance ministers on possible Alberta CPP withdrawal

Freeland to meet with provincial finance ministers on possible Alberta CPP withdrawal

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she will meet provincial and territorial finance ministers later this week to discuss the possibility of Alberta's withdrawal from the Canada Pension Plan.
Former Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner and four others appointed to rep N.B., N.S. in Senate

Former Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner and four others appointed to rep N.B., N.S. in Senate

OTTAWA — Former Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner, who was most recently Canada's consul general in Boston, has been named a senator for Nova Scotia.
In the news today: Israeli ground forces in Gaza as Canada debates humanitarian pause

In the news today: Israeli ground forces in Gaza as Canada debates humanitarian pause

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Feds ban WeChat, Kaspersky apps from government-issued devices over security concerns

Feds ban WeChat, Kaspersky apps from government-issued devices over security concerns

OTTAWA — The federal government is banning WeChat and Kaspersky applications from its phones over security concerns.
B.C. commits to mandatory Holocaust education for Grade 10 students

B.C. commits to mandatory Holocaust education for Grade 10 students

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has plans to make Holocaust education mandatory for high school students with additions to Grade 10 curriculum coming in 2025.
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