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Liberal immigration pivot forces Canada to reckon with approach to labour shortages

Liberal immigration pivot forces Canada to reckon with approach to labour shortages

OTTAWA — The Liberal government's decision to reel in the temporary foreign worker program after loosening the rules to help businesses find workers after the pandemic is sparking a contentious debate about whether governments should even try to addr
Two new senate appointments for Alberta include critic of school pronoun policy

Two new senate appointments for Alberta include critic of school pronoun policy

A corporate lawyer and a professor who has been a vocal critic of Alberta's planned legislation on pronouns in schools are both now senators representing the province. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Saturday that Gov.-Gen.
Inmate who escaped from federal facility in Laval, Que., now back in custody

Inmate who escaped from federal facility in Laval, Que., now back in custody

MONTREAL — An inmate convicted of murder who escaped from a federal facility in Laval, Que., on Friday evening is now back in custody after he returned to facility of his own accord.
Police arrest one man days after alleged homicide in Laurentians region

Police arrest one man days after alleged homicide in Laurentians region

MONTREAL — Police have arrested a 47-year-old man related to an alleged homicide in Quebec's Laurentians region.
No start date for Supreme Court renovation amid lengthy relocation delay

No start date for Supreme Court renovation amid lengthy relocation delay

OTTAWA — Preparation of a temporary new home for the Supreme Court of Canada is three years behind schedule due to a series of unforeseen challenges.
Mine review begins in Yukon despite First Nation concerns

Mine review begins in Yukon despite First Nation concerns

The Yukon government says an independent review of a catastrophic ore slide and cyanide solution spill at a gold mine in June is now underway, in a process that's going ahead despite concerns raised by the local First Nation.
Dumbbell toy from Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set recalled due to choking hazard

Dumbbell toy from Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set recalled due to choking hazard

Health Canada says a recall has been issued for the dumbbell toy from the Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set because of a choking hazard.
Former B.C. Liberal minister says he may vote NDP, as Eby woos disaffected centrists

Former B.C. Liberal minister says he may vote NDP, as Eby woos disaffected centrists

VICTORIA — British Columbia's middle-of-the-road voters have been left with a stark choice in the province's fall election says a former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister — turn hard right or hard left.
Federal Court agrees to hear case about public servants' return to office mandate

Federal Court agrees to hear case about public servants' return to office mandate

OTTAWA — The Federal Court has agreed to review the federal government's decision to mandate public servants return to the office three days per week. The mandate, which is set to begin on Sept.
U.S. escalates efforts to halt Ottawa's digital services tax

U.S. escalates efforts to halt Ottawa's digital services tax

WASHINGTON — The federal government says it's in close contact with its American partners as the Biden administration escalates efforts to halt Canada’s tax on large foreign digital services companies.