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Ottawa signs deals to house homeless in 11 municipalities in Ontario, Saskatchewan

Ottawa signs deals to house homeless in 11 municipalities in Ontario, Saskatchewan

OTTAWA — The federal government has signed deals with nine additional municipalities in Ontario and two in Saskatchewan to address homelessness.
CAF updates entry medical standards to aid recruitment efforts

CAF updates entry medical standards to aid recruitment efforts

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is no longer automatically disqualifying applicants with certain medical conditions such as allergies and ADHD, as it works to improve its numbers and grow the size of Canada's military.
Ottawa should compensate Afghan interpreters, military ombud says

Ottawa should compensate Afghan interpreters, military ombud says

OTTAWA — A military watchdog is pushing Ottawa to financially compensate Afghan Canadians who served as interpreters for the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan and later suffered mental distress.
Poilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn't mind remote work

Poilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn't mind remote work

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a government led by him would cut the number of federal public servants — but he doesn't mind if they work from home. When asked by Radio-Canada on Tuesday if U.S.
Ottawa dragging its feet on protecting endangered caribou: B.C. conservation groups

Ottawa dragging its feet on protecting endangered caribou: B.C. conservation groups

Conservation groups in British Columbia say the federal government has dragged its feet for 10 years on fulfilling its duty to complete critical habitat mapping for endangered caribou herds, and without urgent action, the animals will disappear.
In the news today: Trudeau says Canada ready to respond to U.S. tariffs

In the news today: Trudeau says Canada ready to respond to U.S. tariffs

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada ready to respond to U.S.
U.S. business groups warn CRTC's CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict

U.S. business groups warn CRTC's CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict

OTTAWA — Groups representing U.S. businesses and big tech companies are warning the CRTC that its efforts to modernize Canadian content rules could worsen trade relations with the United States.
From immigration to intelligence: 5 ways Trump's executive orders could affect Canada

From immigration to intelligence: 5 ways Trump's executive orders could affect Canada

OTTAWA — While U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Canada is alarming enough, other measures he announced Monday after his inauguration could have their own implications for Canada.
Snowboarding Jan. 6 rioter still in B.C. custody after Trump pardon

Snowboarding Jan. 6 rioter still in B.C. custody after Trump pardon

VANCOUVER — An American man recently found guilty of rioting at the U.S. Capitol four years ago remains in immigration custody in British Columbia, even after being given a presidential pardon for his actions.
B.C. Premier David Eby asks Canadians to think carefully about spending money in U.S.

B.C. Premier David Eby asks Canadians to think carefully about spending money in U.S.

British Columbians should rethink trips to the United States and purchases of American products, as the province establishes a task force to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs, Premier David Eby said.