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In the news today: Temporary visas offered to people in Gaza with Canadian relatives

In the news today: Temporary visas offered to people in Gaza with Canadian relatives

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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Canada's aid cut, geopolitical stances challenge 'pragmatic' pivot to Global South

Canada's aid cut, geopolitical stances challenge 'pragmatic' pivot to Global South

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said this fall that Canada needs to better reflect the needs of developing countries and have closer ties with states where the majority of the world's population lives.
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High expectations, tight budget pose a challenge for Manitoba's new premier

High expectations, tight budget pose a challenge for Manitoba's new premier

WINNIPEG — By all accounts, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is still in a honeymoon phase, almost three months after leading his New Democrats to an election win that ousted the former Progressive Conservative government.
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The high costs of wildfires in 2023: For homeowners the struggles carry on for months

The high costs of wildfires in 2023: For homeowners the struggles carry on for months

HALIFAX — Seven months after a wildfire left a charred, 1,000-hectare scar on the western suburbs of Halifax, less visible damage persists in the lives of those who lost their homes to the flames.
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Freeland approves RBC's $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC Canada with conditions

Freeland approves RBC's $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC Canada with conditions

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has approved RBC's $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC Canada, despite calls from opposition politicians and other groups to block it over concerns of reduced competition.
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Eby to target abuse after talking to dad of sextortion victim Carson Cleland, 12

Eby to target abuse after talking to dad of sextortion victim Carson Cleland, 12

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says he had a heartbreaking phone call with the father of a 12-year-old British Columbia boy who killed himself after falling prey to online sextortion, and he hopes to honour the boy by seeking more online protections fo
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People in Gaza with Canadian relatives offered visas, but no guarantee of escape

People in Gaza with Canadian relatives offered visas, but no guarantee of escape

OTTAWA — Canadians desperate to bring extended family members in the Gaza Strip to safety will soon be able to apply for temporary visas for their loved ones, but the government can't guarantee they'll be able to escape.
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Transportation agency penalizes Air Canada for violating disabilities regulations

Transportation agency penalizes Air Canada for violating disabilities regulations

GATINEAU, Que. — The Canadian Transportation Agency says it's issued a $97,500 penalty to Air Canada for violating the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations.
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Alberta commits extra $200M for family doctors, finalizes $1B health deal with Ottawa

Alberta commits extra $200M for family doctors, finalizes $1B health deal with Ottawa

CALGARY — The Alberta government is committing $200 million to help family doctors keep the lights on while a new funding agreement with physicians is hammered out. “This is stabilization money to keep those practices going,” Dr.
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As Quebec teachers strike drags on, fears rise about children's welfare

As Quebec teachers strike drags on, fears rise about children's welfare

MONTREAL — As a Quebec teachers strike drags on, parents and child development experts warn the resulting classroom closures will have a profound effect on some students' education.
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