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Canada condemns 'horrifying' violence in Haiti as political transition challenged

Canada condemns 'horrifying' violence in Haiti as political transition challenged

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Friday that Canada strongly condemns a new surge of "horrifying violence" perpetrated by gangs in Haiti.
In the news today: Most Canadians would back Harris in U.S.: poll

In the news today: Most Canadians would back Harris in U.S.: poll

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Most Canadians would back Harris in U.S.: poll If Canadians could vote in the U.S. election, a majority would choose to send Kamala Harris to the White House.
Majority of Canadians would vote for Kamala Harris in U.S. election: poll

Majority of Canadians would vote for Kamala Harris in U.S. election: poll

WASHINGTON — If Canadians could vote in the U.S. election, a majority would choose to send Kamala Harris to the White House.
'Beloved' eight-year-old giraffe Jenga dies at Greater Vancouver Zoo

'Beloved' eight-year-old giraffe Jenga dies at Greater Vancouver Zoo

The Greater Vancouver Zoo is mourning the death of one of its iconic animals after Jenga the giraffe was found dead in his barn on Wednesday.
Crucial B.C. election recounts won't start until Sunday afternoon

Crucial B.C. election recounts won't start until Sunday afternoon

VICTORIA — Voting officials say recounts in two ridings that could determine the outcome of British Columbia's election won't start until Sunday afternoon — and it won't be until Monday before the makeup of the legislature is finalized.
Policy points, partisan jabs mark closing foreign interference hearing

Policy points, partisan jabs mark closing foreign interference hearing

OTTAWA — Participants in a federal public inquiry are calling on Ottawa to take bolder action against foreign interference by making effective use of legal tools, closing loopholes and fostering public education.
Joly at Paris summit on Lebanon as Canadian donation-matching goal falling short

Joly at Paris summit on Lebanon as Canadian donation-matching goal falling short

OTTAWA — A coalition of Canadian groups is raising the alarm about a shortfall in donations to help with Lebanon's humanitarian crisis, as Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly joined colleagues at a summit to try helping the country cope with the da
NDP plan motion to push back against anti-abortion 'creep' from Conservatives

NDP plan motion to push back against anti-abortion 'creep' from Conservatives

OTTAWA — The NDP is taking aim at the Conservatives on abortion by putting forward a motion to call out what it calls a "creep" of legislation, petitions and threats aimed at reducing access to abortion.
Trudeau says he will lead party into next election despite caucus revolt

Trudeau says he will lead party into next election despite caucus revolt

OTTAWA — One day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was presented with a letter from some of his MPs asking for his resignation, he made crystal clear he is not going anywhere.
Trudeau announces massive drop in immigration targets as Liberals make major pivot

Trudeau announces massive drop in immigration targets as Liberals make major pivot

OTTAWA — The federal government slashed immigration targets to levels that will flatten population growth as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admitted Thursday the government did not get the balance right after the COVID-19 pandemic.