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In The News for Feb. 15 : Trudeau visits Caribbean Community summit in Bahamas
By The Canadian Press on February 15th, 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. 15 … What we are watching in Canada … Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to depart today for the Bahamas, where members of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Percentage of permanent residents becoming Canadian citizens in decline: StatCan data
By Christian Collington, The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
StatCan numbers reveal the percentage of permanent residents who become Canadians has plummeted over the past 20 years. The Institute for Canadian Citizenship says Statistics Canada data points to a 40 per cent decline in citizenship uptake since 2001. The group’s CEO, Daniel Bernhard, calls the drop alarming and says it should serve as a ... Read More »
1 responseFrom Star Wars to swordfish ‘sensitivities,’ here’s why the government deletes tweets
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
OTTAWA – When it comes to government information, there is no shortage of sensitive matters. As it turns out, a “fun fact” about ocean critters is on the list. Fisheries and Oceans Canada tweeted about the parasites that plague swordfish last November. Two days later, the tweet was deleted. The reason? “Sensitivities about the parasites,” ... Read More »
1 responseTrudeau headed to Bahamas for meeting of Caribbean leaders as Haiti crisis deepens
By Marie-Danielle Smith, The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to depart today for the Bahamas, where members of the Caribbean Community are gathering to discuss regional issues, including a deepening crisis in Haiti. Trudeau is participating as a special guest at the summit of 20 Caribbean leaders in Nassau, as the group celebrates its 50th anniversary. ... Read More »
1 responseMontreal Mayor Valérie Plante to testify in racial profiling class action
By The Canadian Press on February 15th, 2023
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is expected to testify today in a class-action lawsuit that claims the city hasn’t acted to combat systemic racial profiling by its police officers. The lawsuit is led by the Black Coalition of Quebec and Alexandre Lamontagne, a Black man who alleges he was brutally arrested and detained by Montreal police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gun-control group tells MPs ‘disinformation’ muddied assault-style firearm measures
By Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
OTTAWA – A prominent voice for stricter gun control is telling MPs the federal government’s efforts to outlaw assault-style firearms have become mired in disinformation. Representatives of the group PolySeSouvient appeared at a House of Commons committee Tuesday to support the federal government’s plan to legislatively enshrine a definition of guns considered unsafe for civilian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Search and rescue team from Burnaby arrives home after aiding Turkish relief efforts
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
VANCOUVER – A volunteer search and rescue team that self-deployed to Turkey’s earthquake zone has returned to Vancouver to a hero’s welcome after a harrowing few days as part of the international lifesaving efforts. The 10-person Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue team, comprised of mostly first responders from the city’s fire department, flew to Turkey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yukon premier meets federal ministers over health, calls northern funding ‘critical’
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
WHITEHORSE – Yukon’s premier says the federal government’s priorities for bilateral health-care agreements are consistent with those of the territorial government. Premier Ranj Pillai met with federal Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc and federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos Tuesday after premiers agreed this week to accept a federal offer that will add $46.2 billion in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Israeli cabinet ministers reject US criticism on West bank settlements
By Isabel Debre, The Associated Press on February 14th, 2023
JERUSALEM – Two ultranationalist Israeli Cabinet ministers on Tuesday defiantly dismissed a growing chorus of global condemnation of new Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank, instead promising to double down and legalize dozens of wildcat outposts in the occupied territory. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reaffirmed their commitment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Handful of protesters mark anniversary of Emergencies Act invocation in Ottawa
By David Fraser, The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
OTTAWA – Protesters returned to Ottawa in significantly smaller numbers on Tuesday to mark the one-year anniversary of the Liberal government’s historic decision to invoke the Emergencies Act as “Freedom Convoy” protests gripped the capital. City officials had said more police and bylaw officers would be on patrol due to possible “convoy activity” a year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec premier demands explanation from junior hockey league about ‘disgusting’ abuse
By The Canadian Press on February 14th, 2023
Quebec Premier François Legault is calling on the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League to provide a public explanation regarding disturbing revelations in a recent Ontario court decision of sexual assault and torture suffered by young players. The premier called the hazing abuse detailed by the judge “disgusting” and told reporters in Quebec City that the ... Read More »
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