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Israel-Hamas war cannot become another 9/11 moment, says anti-Islamophobia envoy

Israel-Hamas war cannot become another 9/11 moment, says anti-Islamophobia envoy

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's special representative for combating Islamophobia is warning against allowing the Israel-Hamas war to become a catalyst for the stereotyping of Muslim Canadians.
Labour minister promises action to prevent repeat of B.C. port strike dispute

Labour minister promises action to prevent repeat of B.C. port strike dispute

Canada's labour minister says the federal government's newest attempt to prevent disruptive disputes at British Columbia's ports will lead to change this time.
Chris Barber said he felt convoy was 'out of control' in early days: police witness

Chris Barber said he felt convoy was 'out of control' in early days: police witness

OTTAWA — Chris Barber said early in last year's "Freedom Convoy" protest that he felt things were getting "out of control" and unsafe, an officer who served as an intermediary between organizers and police testified in court on Thursday.
Judge probes eight-month wait for federal minister's owl protection recommendation

Judge probes eight-month wait for federal minister's owl protection recommendation

VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge said he's "wrestling" with why the minister responsible for saving British Columbia's northern spotted owl waited eight months to recommend an emergency protection order to cabinet with only one wild-born bird remain
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.
Canada promised to stop exporting unwanted plastic waste. But it's still happening.

Canada promised to stop exporting unwanted plastic waste. But it's still happening.

OTTAWA — On the northern fringe of Myanmar's largest city is a township of nearly 300,000 people with a growing industrial base in textiles, consumer goods and food products.
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.