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Montreal admits sudden patio closing during busy Grand Prix night was unacceptable

Montreal admits sudden patio closing during busy Grand Prix night was unacceptable

MONTREAL — The City of Montreal has launched an investigation and suspended an employee after fire prevention officers ordered a number of restaurants to shut their packed outdoor seating areas at dinner time during the busy Grand Prix weekend.
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Liberals say foreign meddling inquiry should look into MP allegations

Liberals say foreign meddling inquiry should look into MP allegations

OTTAWA — The Liberals support an effort to have the foreign interference inquiry investigate allegations against MPs, Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Monday.
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Federal government to give Quebec $750 million for surge in temporary immigrants

Federal government to give Quebec $750 million for surge in temporary immigrants

QUÉBEC — Ottawa says it will give Quebec $750 million to help pay for a surge in temporary immigrants to the province, while committing to process asylum claims more quickly and better distribute would-be refugees across the country.
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Oilers fever reaches Parliament Hill as MPs put aside team colours for NHL playoffs

Oilers fever reaches Parliament Hill as MPs put aside team colours for NHL playoffs

OTTAWA — They're not all on the same political team, but members of Parliament have caught the same fever.
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Two First Nations bring court application to review $510M lawyer bill for treaty work

Two First Nations bring court application to review $510M lawyer bill for treaty work

OTTAWA — Two First Nations have launched a court application against the lawyers who helped bring forward a $10-billion settlement with Canada and Ontario, saying the $510 million they're set to be paid is too much.
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Union representing Canadian border agents moves strike deadline to Friday at midnight

Union representing Canadian border agents moves strike deadline to Friday at midnight

OTTAWA — The union representing more than 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency employees says workers are set to strike on Friday if a deal is not reached with the federal government by then.
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Freeland challenges Tories to take stand on capital gains changes with House motion

Freeland challenges Tories to take stand on capital gains changes with House motion

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland laid down a tax gauntlet for her Conservative opponents Monday, with a stand-alone motion making promised changes to capital gains taxes which will force the Conservatives to vote specifically on that measu
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Church fire that consumed Group of Seven murals was 'heart-wrenching': priest

Church fire that consumed Group of Seven murals was 'heart-wrenching': priest

TORONTO — As investigators work to determine the cause of a devastating fire at a historic Toronto church, community members and art experts are mourning the loss of a sacred space that housed unique artwork by members of the Group of Seven.
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Former top judge McLachlin exits Hong Kong court with 'confidence,' mum on repression

Former top judge McLachlin exits Hong Kong court with 'confidence,' mum on repression

OTTAWA — Canada's former top judge is ending her term on a high-level Hong Kong court, saying she has faith in that institution while keeping mum on democratic backsliding in the city-state.
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Canada, U.K. privacy officials launch joint investigation into 23andMe data breach

Canada, U.K. privacy officials launch joint investigation into 23andMe data breach

OTTAWA — Canada's privacy commissioner is teaming up with his U.K. counterpart to investigate a data breach discovered last year at 23andMe. Philippe Dufresne's office says the joint investigation with U.K.
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