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Canada again supports UN motion critical of Israel, citing two-state solution

Canada again supports UN motion critical of Israel, citing two-state solution

OTTAWA — Canada has again breached its years-long policy and voted in support of a United Nations motion critical of Israel, based on concerns about the viability of a two-state solution.
Retail council calls for government intervention in Canada Post strike

Retail council calls for government intervention in Canada Post strike

The Retail Council of Canada is calling on the federal government to intervene in a postal strike it says is putting businesses and their workers in jeopardy.
Canada is pausing private refugee sponsorship applications until 2026

Canada is pausing private refugee sponsorship applications until 2026

OTTAWA — Canada is pausing private refugee sponsorships from groups of five or more people and community organizations to help clear a backlog of applications.
AFN demands national inquiry into systemic racism in policing, police-related deaths

AFN demands national inquiry into systemic racism in policing, police-related deaths

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations is demanding the federal government launch a national inquiry into systemic racism in policing and the deaths of First Nations people. A resolution penned by Chief Allan Polchies of St.
Canadians warned to use caution in South Korea after martial law declared then lifted

Canadians warned to use caution in South Korea after martial law declared then lifted

VANCOUVER — Global Affairs Canada is warning Canadians in South Korea to avoid demonstrations and exercise caution after the country's president imposed an hours-long period of martial law.
Defence argues evidence too thin in Ottawa neo-Nazi terrorism trial

Defence argues evidence too thin in Ottawa neo-Nazi terrorism trial

OTTAWA — Defence lawyers for an Ottawa graphic designer facing terror charges over his alleged involvement with the neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division argued the evidence against their client is flimsy.
Saskatchewan introduces legislative amendment to keep carbon levy off home heating

Saskatchewan introduces legislative amendment to keep carbon levy off home heating

REGINA — Saskatchewan introduced a promised legislative amendment Tuesday that would continue to see residents no longer pay federal carbon levies for home heating.
Quebec public security minister says no indication so far of migrant influx from U.S.

Quebec public security minister says no indication so far of migrant influx from U.S.

MONTREAL — Quebec’s public security minister says the situation at the province’s border with the United States is “under control” and that there is no indication so far of an influx of migrants trying to enter Canada.
Quebec to investigate two colleges over safety complaints around Middle East conflict

Quebec to investigate two colleges over safety complaints around Middle East conflict

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is launching an investigation of two English-language junior colleges in Montreal over complaints that the conflict in the Middle East has created an unsafe climate on campus.
Singh won't support Conservative non-confidence motion that uses his own words

Singh won't support Conservative non-confidence motion that uses his own words

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said he won't play Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's games by voting to bring down the government on an upcoming non-confidence motion.