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Quebec minister 'surprised' asylum seekers given free bus tickets from New York City

Quebec minister 'surprised' asylum seekers given free bus tickets from New York City

MONTREAL — News that the City of New York is providing free bus tickets to migrants heading north to claim asylum in Canada highlights an urgent need to address the situation at the border, Quebec's immigration minister said Monday.
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Federal government not protecting Parliament Hill interpreters: tribunal

Federal government not protecting Parliament Hill interpreters: tribunal

OTTAWA — The federal government has been found in breach of the labour code for failing to protect Parliament Hill interpreters from workplace injuries. On Feb.
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B.C. fire tanker crashes in Australia, both on board safe: owner

B.C. fire tanker crashes in Australia, both on board safe: owner

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — A Boeing 737 air tanker owned by a British Columbia company has crashed in Western Australia while on deployment to a fire.
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Feds will increase annual health transfer and offer targeted funding with conditions

Feds will increase annual health transfer and offer targeted funding with conditions

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will offer the provinces a "significant" increase to the Canada Health Transfer and additional money if they agree to one-on-one deals targeting specific problem areas in the health-care system.
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Crown wants Quebec sex assault case of fashion mogul Peter Nygard to move forward

Crown wants Quebec sex assault case of fashion mogul Peter Nygard to move forward

MONTREAL — The Quebec lawyer prosecuting the sexual assault case against Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard told the court Monday the complainant wants proceedings to move forward more quickly. Nygard's case in Quebec has been put off for months.
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Canadian government announces $46.5 million for deepsea research

Canadian government announces $46.5 million for deepsea research

VANCOUVER — The federal government is investing more than $46 million over the next five years to see what’s under Canada’s oceans and then protect it.
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Quebec premier calls Montreal byelection to replace ex-Liberal leader Anglade

Quebec premier calls Montreal byelection to replace ex-Liberal leader Anglade

MONTREAL — Quebecers living in the Montreal riding of the former Quebec Liberal party leader will vote March 13 in a byelection to choose her replacement.
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Where trapping is still a way of life, Quebec lithium projects spark fears for future

Where trapping is still a way of life, Quebec lithium projects spark fears for future

NEMASKA, QUE. — As Freddy Jolly’s pickup truck travels the dusty roads through the spruce forests outside Nemaska, Que., the one radio station fades in and out, and Jolly fills the gaps between country ballads with conversation.
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In The News for Feb. 6 : How will the loonie fare in 2023?

In The News for Feb. 6 : How will the loonie fare in 2023?

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 Feb. 6 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Elaine Tanner, 1960s swimming superstar, cherishes rare medal that Canada wanted back

Elaine Tanner, 1960s swimming superstar, cherishes rare medal that Canada wanted back

Tanner went to the 1968 Mexico City Olympics overwhelmingly favoured to win gold. Instead, with the weight of a nation on her 17-year-old shoulders, she came home with two silvers, in the 100 m and 200 m backstroke, and a bronze in the 4x100 m freestyle relay.
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