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Danielle Smith 'understands we need to be united,' Doug Ford says after meeting

Danielle Smith 'understands we need to be united,' Doug Ford says after meeting

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith understands why Canada's political leaders need to be united in the face of U.S.
Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says he won't run in next election

Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says he won't run in next election

OTTAWA — Another member of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's front bench has decided to step away from federal politics at the next election.
Immigration minister says U.S. is still safe for refugees despite Trump's rhetoric

Immigration minister says U.S. is still safe for refugees despite Trump's rhetoric

OTTAWA — Refugee advocacy groups are pushing back as the federal immigration minister says Ottawa still regards the U.S. as a safe country for transgender refugees under President Donald Trump.
No new arrests in two months since Montreal anti-NATO protest turned violent

No new arrests in two months since Montreal anti-NATO protest turned violent

MONTREAL — Montreal police have made no new arrests in the two months since a November anti-NATO protest turned violent, making national headlines.
Quebec coroner says man found near U.S. border in 2023 died of drowning, hypothermia

Quebec coroner says man found near U.S. border in 2023 died of drowning, hypothermia

MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner says a 44-year-old Haitian man who was found dead in 2023 after trying to cross into the United States likely experienced hypothermia before drowning in shallow water. Coroner André-H.
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.
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.