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Unemployment rate falls to new record low as wages ramp up: StatCan

Unemployment rate falls to new record low as wages ramp up: StatCan

OTTAWA — The Canadian job market continued to tighten in May as the unemployment rate hit another record low and wages continued to push higher, maintaining the pressure on the Bank of Canada to keep raising interest rates.
Planning for papal visit to Canada continues as Pope Francis cancels Africa trip

Planning for papal visit to Canada continues as Pope Francis cancels Africa trip

Plans continue for the Pope's visit to Canada this summer even as the pontiff has cancelled a trip to Africa on doctors’ orders.
'He did nothing': Top court releases reasons for restoring foster dad's conviction

'He did nothing': Top court releases reasons for restoring foster dad's conviction

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has released written reasons for its decision to uphold the conviction of a foster father in the starvation death of one child and the near death of her sister. Both were in the care of Kevin Goforth and his wife.
Latest job numbers, Toronto's Pearson Airport delays : In The News for June 10

Latest job numbers, Toronto's Pearson Airport delays : In The News for June 10

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 10 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Canada, California to partner on climate action and nature protection

Canada, California to partner on climate action and nature protection

LOS ANGELES — Canada and California are kindred progressive spirits on climate change, Gov.
HMCS Halifax commanding officer under investigation, removed from post: military

HMCS Halifax commanding officer under investigation, removed from post: military

OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence says Cmdr. Dale St. Croix has been temporarily removed from his position as commanding officer of HMCS Halifax and is under investigation.
Residents of flood-prone areas in B.C. urged to be ready to leave at short notice

Residents of flood-prone areas in B.C. urged to be ready to leave at short notice

VICTORIA — Officials in British Columbia are urging residents of communities at elevated risk of flooding to be prepared if water levels rise due to rapidly melting snow and too much rain.
Canada would need to spend $75.3B more to reach NATO defence spending target: PBO

Canada would need to spend $75.3B more to reach NATO defence spending target: PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says the federal government would need to spend an additional $75.3 billion on defence over the next five years for Canada to reach NATO’s target of two per cent of GDP.
Russia raiding Ukraine wheat stores, exporting it with false papers: Ukraine minister

Russia raiding Ukraine wheat stores, exporting it with false papers: Ukraine minister

OTTAWA — Ukraine's agriculture minister has told Ottawa that Russia is raiding its grain stores and selling Ukrainian wheat covertly on the international market.
Urgent measures must be taken to ensure rights of Canadian children: UN committee

Urgent measures must be taken to ensure rights of Canadian children: UN committee

OTTAWA — The United Nations committee on the rights of the child has released a report expressing serious concerns about the welfare of children in Canada — particularly those who are Indigenous.