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Canadians show support for Latvian allies on tense Independence Day in Baltic country
By Patrice Bergeron, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
RIGA, Latvia – A parade through the streets of Riga Friday in which Canadian soldiers helped mark Latvian independence took on added significance as neighbouring Russia continues its war on Ukraine. Latvia, a small Baltic nation sharing a long border with Russia, has frequently lived under occupation throughout its history and fears an invasion from ... Read More »
1 responseChina, Saudi Arabia must be part of new fund for climate loss and damage: Guilbeault
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
OTTAWA – Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says all big emitters, including China, must contribute to a new global climate loss and damage fund for developing countries. This year’s climate talks in Egypt were the first where the final pact was to include movement on a fund built by the richest countries that are most responsible ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Foreign supply of children’s pain meds set to hit Canadian shelves next week
By Jordan Omstead, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
A large foreign supply of children’s fever and pain medication is expected to start showing up on pharmacy and retail shelves next week, Health Canada said Friday. One million bottles of children’s medication will have been distributed to hospitals, pharmacies and retailers after next week, health officials said during a media briefing. “The initial supplies, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada invites G7 ministers to meeting on tackling disinformation
By Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
OTTAWA – Canada plans to host a gathering of representatives from the G7 next year to develop new programs and tools to stem the spread of disinformation. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino extended the invitation to his counterparts this week at a meeting in Germany of interior ministers from G7 countries. Mendicino said participants began ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail hearing next week for ex-Hydro-Québec employee charged with spying for China
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
LONGUEUIL, Que. – A former Hydro-Québec employee charged with economic espionage for the benefit of China will have a bail hearing next week. Yuesheng Wang, 35, was arrested Monday by the RCMP and made a first appearance in court on Tuesday, where the Crown opposed his release. The resident of Candiac, Que., is the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health Canada says foreign supply of children’s pain medication is on the way
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
OTTAWA – Health Canada officials say a large foreign supply of children’s ibuprofen and acetaminophen is expected to start showing up on pharmacy and retail shelves next week. They say one million bottles of children’s medication will have been distributed to hospitals, pharmacies and retailers after next week. Hospital, pharmacies and parents with sick kids ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cabinet ministers given suite of options in first week of ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
OTTAWA – The federal government’s deputy secretary on emergency preparedness says cabinet was presented with an ever-expanding menu of options to help resolve the growing protests blockading Ottawa streets and border crossings across the country last winter. Jacqueline Bogden is testifying at the Public Order Emergency Commission, which is scrutinizing the events and advice that ... Read More »
1 responseHousing for N.S. adults with disabilities shifts slowly out of nursing homes
By Michael Tutton, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
HALIFAX – In Jen Powley’s Halifax apartment, there’s a bustle of activity as moving boxes fly open and her new roommate arranges for an independent life beyond the walls of a nursing home. “It feels so good,” says Vicky Levack, the new arrival. “I really appreciate it. It’s changed my life. In fact, it may ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian military can work in Europe, Asia at same time: defence minister
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
OTTAWA – Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada can walk and chew gum at the same time, as she faced questions today about whether the Canadian military is stretched too thin. The questions followed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement in Thailand that Canada’s new Indo-Pacific strategy will include increasing the military’s role in Asia. The ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian Armed Forces to enhance engagement with Indo-Pacific, Trudeau says
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada’s coming Indo-Pacific strategy will include new investments to strengthen the role the Canadian Armed Forces plays in the region. Trudeau is in Thailand to take part in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, which was sidetracked after North Korea launched a ballistic missile that landed near Japanese waters. ... Read More »
1 responseCP NewsAlert: Armed Forces to enhance engagement with Indo-Pacific, Trudeau says
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada’s coming Indo-Pacific strategy will include new investments to strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces’ engagement in the region. He made the announcement as he wrapped up his participation in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Thailand, which was sidetracked after North Korea launched a ballistic missile that landed ... Read More »
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