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Opposition parties demand answers as Liberals say little about Chinese balloon

Opposition parties demand answers as Liberals say little about Chinese balloon

OTTAWA — Opposition parties say the public deserves answers about a Chinese balloon’s incursion over Canadian territory as the Trudeau government remains largely mum about its time in Canada.
Former Liberal MP Raj Grewal seeks dismissal of charges due to lack of evidence

Former Liberal MP Raj Grewal seeks dismissal of charges due to lack of evidence

OTTAWA — A former Liberal MP is seeking the dismissal of two criminal charges connected to his time in office.
Tracing fishing gear to protect North Atlantic right whales is positive step: experts

Tracing fishing gear to protect North Atlantic right whales is positive step: experts

FREDERICTON — Much can be learned about the evolving habits of endangered North Atlantic right whales by tracing pieces of fishing gear from which the animals are freed, say researchers.
Quebec minister 'surprised' asylum seekers given free bus tickets from New York City

Quebec minister 'surprised' asylum seekers given free bus tickets from New York City

MONTREAL — News that the City of New York is providing free bus tickets to migrants heading north to claim asylum in Canada highlights an urgent need to address the situation at the border, Quebec's immigration minister said Monday.
Federal government not protecting Parliament Hill interpreters: tribunal

Federal government not protecting Parliament Hill interpreters: tribunal

OTTAWA — The federal government has been found in breach of the labour code for failing to protect Parliament Hill interpreters from workplace injuries. On Feb.
B.C. fire tanker crashes in Australia, both on board safe: owner

B.C. fire tanker crashes in Australia, both on board safe: owner

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — A Boeing 737 air tanker owned by a British Columbia company has crashed in Western Australia while on deployment to a fire.
Feds will increase annual health transfer and offer targeted funding with conditions

Feds will increase annual health transfer and offer targeted funding with conditions

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will offer the provinces a "significant" increase to the Canada Health Transfer and additional money if they agree to one-on-one deals targeting specific problem areas in the health-care system.
Crown wants Quebec sex assault case of fashion mogul Peter Nygard to move forward

Crown wants Quebec sex assault case of fashion mogul Peter Nygard to move forward

MONTREAL — The Quebec lawyer prosecuting the sexual assault case against Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard told the court Monday the complainant wants proceedings to move forward more quickly. Nygard's case in Quebec has been put off for months.
Canadian government announces $46.5 million for deepsea research

Canadian government announces $46.5 million for deepsea research

VANCOUVER — The federal government is investing more than $46 million over the next five years to see what’s under Canada’s oceans and then protect it.
Quebec premier calls Montreal byelection to replace ex-Liberal leader Anglade

Quebec premier calls Montreal byelection to replace ex-Liberal leader Anglade

MONTREAL — Quebecers living in the Montreal riding of the former Quebec Liberal party leader will vote March 13 in a byelection to choose her replacement.
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