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Under pressure to clear Israel in hospital blast, Trudeau says he needs more time

Under pressure to clear Israel in hospital blast, Trudeau says he needs more time

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced growing pressure Thursday to state Canada's position on who was responsible for a blast at a hospital in Gaza City, but he would only say Canada must take the "necessary time" to examine what happened befo
RCMP tells owners to turn in guns after banned fully automatic model sold in Canada

RCMP tells owners to turn in guns after banned fully automatic model sold in Canada

OTTAWA — The RCMP has told owners to turn in what the force is calling fully automatic military surplus firearms after hundreds were misidentified and allowed into Canada for commercial sale.
Quebec English universities brace for potential financial fallout of tuition hikes

Quebec English universities brace for potential financial fallout of tuition hikes

MONTREAL — English-language universities in Quebec are bracing for the potential financial fallout of the province’s decision to nearly double tuition for out-of-province students.
Anti-discrimination efforts falling short in public service, RCMP: auditor general

Anti-discrimination efforts falling short in public service, RCMP: auditor general

OTTAWA — Canada's efforts to combat racism and discrimination in major departments and agencies are falling short, the federal auditor general found in a scathing report released Thursday.
Profits, markups rose as competition weakened over 20 years: Competition Bureau

Profits, markups rose as competition weakened over 20 years: Competition Bureau

OTTAWA — Profits and markups have increased over the last two decades as the state of competition in Canada has deteriorated, an in-depth analysis from the Competition Bureau finds.
Le Devoir latest Quebec media outlet to get registered journalism organization status

Le Devoir latest Quebec media outlet to get registered journalism organization status

Montreal daily newspaper Le Devoir has become the latest Quebec media outlet to transform into a registered journalism organization — which can issue tax receipts for donations.
Trudeau chastises Haiti elite, Caribbean leaders urge more private investment

Trudeau chastises Haiti elite, Caribbean leaders urge more private investment

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's been pushing the global community to target Haiti's political class before a gang crisis further destabilizes the Caribbean.
Five things to know about the auditor general's reports on the federal public service

Five things to know about the auditor general's reports on the federal public service

OTTAWA — A new round of reports from the auditor general is once again revealing gaps and delays across the federal public service, including in access to antimicrobial drugs, processing of immigration applications and discrimination in the public se
Auditor general calls for online application portal for refugees amid severe backlogs

Auditor general calls for online application portal for refugees amid severe backlogs

OTTAWA — Refugees are being left behind by Canada's oversized immigration backlogs, and people from some countries are worse off than others, the auditor general found in her investigation of immigration applications.
'Thin line' between freedom of speech and 'freedom of hate,' says Israeli ambassador

'Thin line' between freedom of speech and 'freedom of hate,' says Israeli ambassador

OTTAWA — Israel's envoy to Canada says it is important for democracies to assess when a line has been crossed between freedom of speech and what he calls "freedom of hate.