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It's 'obvious' that rules weren't followed with ArriveCan development, Trudeau says

It's 'obvious' that rules weren't followed with ArriveCan development, Trudeau says

VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it’s "obvious" contracting rules weren't followed during the development of the controversial ArriveCan app.
RCMP see no foreign interference as two teenagers charged over Surrey shooting

RCMP see no foreign interference as two teenagers charged over Surrey shooting

SURREY, B.C. — RCMP say two teenagers have been charged over a shooting at a home in Surrey, B.C., and investigators have found no links to foreign interference. A group advocating for Sikh independence had said the target of the Feb.
Canada nixes oral argument at world court over Israel's occupation of West Bank, Gaza

Canada nixes oral argument at world court over Israel's occupation of West Bank, Gaza

OTTAWA — Canada nixed plans Tuesday to make oral arguments at the International Court of Justice about Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories.
Quebec calls out Ottawa for 'inaction' on asylum seekers, demands $1B compensation

Quebec calls out Ottawa for 'inaction' on asylum seekers, demands $1B compensation

QUEBEC — The Quebec government is ramping up pressure on Ottawa to do more to ease the strain on its services caused by an influx of asylum seekers.
French teenager dies after dog sled crash northwest of Montreal

French teenager dies after dog sled crash northwest of Montreal

SAINT-MICHEL-DES-SAINTS, Que. — A coroner will investigate the death of a 13-year-old French tourist who struck a tree during a dog sled ride northwest of Montreal, provincial police said Tuesday.
In the news today: Canada to send drones to Ukraine as part of military aid package

In the news today: Canada to send drones to Ukraine as part of military aid package

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Financial intelligence agencies flag attempts to skirt sanctions against Russia

Financial intelligence agencies flag attempts to skirt sanctions against Russia

OTTAWA — Canada's financial intelligence agency and European allies are highlighting attempts to export sensitive technology to Russia in violation of sanctions imposed against Moscow.
'It's devastating': Three children, two seniors dead in Saskatchewan house fire

'It's devastating': Three children, two seniors dead in Saskatchewan house fire

DAVIDSON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA — Investigators sifted through the charred remains of a home in central Saskatchewan on Monday following a fire that left three children and two seniors dead.
Lawyer for man who killed Quebec police officer says no sign of threat in final chat

Lawyer for man who killed Quebec police officer says no sign of threat in final chat

MONTREAL — A Quebec man who killed a provincial police officer last year gave no indication he was about to become violent, said his lawyer, who was likely the last person to chat with him before the stabbing attack.
Vancouver and Toronto renters lament quality of life more than homeowners: StatCan

Vancouver and Toronto renters lament quality of life more than homeowners: StatCan

VANCOUVER — Renters across the country faced record low vacancy rates and record high rent increases in 2023, but Statistics Canada says Toronto and Vancouver residents who don't own their homes face the greatest financial pressures.