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Israeli, Chinese policies 'concern' Canada, undermine freedom, says Trudeau

Israeli, Chinese policies 'concern' Canada, undermine freedom, says Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waded Tuesday into the foreign policies of Israel and China, expressing concerns over separate but controversial positions that he says undermine peace in both places.
Pandemic has pumped up popularity for PM and most premiers

Pandemic has pumped up popularity for PM and most premiers

While last year 53% of British Columbians preferred someone else in Ottawa, the proportion has now fallen to 37%
House of Commons can manage virtual voting securely if MPs want it, Speaker says

House of Commons can manage virtual voting securely if MPs want it, Speaker says

OTTAWA — House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota says he is now comfortable with the technology that could allow MPs to vote remotely during the hybrid Parliament sittings.
Feds continue to add to COVID-19 supply stores to meet future demand

Feds continue to add to COVID-19 supply stores to meet future demand

OTTAWA — Planes and boats loaded with personal protective equipment and other COVID-19 supplies continue to arrive in Canada as the federal government moves to increase the domestic stockpile of crucial gear.
Trudeau acknowledges Canada’s systemic discrimination as protests continue in U.S.

Trudeau acknowledges Canada’s systemic discrimination as protests continue in U.S.

“It’s a time for us Canadians to recognize that we too have our challenges.”
Federal delay of MMIWG action plan sparks dismay ahead of inquiry anniversary

Federal delay of MMIWG action plan sparks dismay ahead of inquiry anniversary

OTTAWA — Disheartened, disappointed, disbelieving. But still determined.
Joint federal-provincial inquiry into N.S. mass shooting a good option: top expert

Joint federal-provincial inquiry into N.S. mass shooting a good option: top expert

HALIFAX — As pressure mounts on the federal and Nova Scotia governments to call an inquiry into one of the worst mass killings in Canadian history, the country's leading scholar on inquiries says Ottawa and the province should do the right thing and
Canadians seem OK with possibly being benched as playoff venue: survey

Canadians seem OK with possibly being benched as playoff venue: survey

OTTAWA — It looks like hockey fans will be able to cheer on their favourite NHL team this summer but Canadians have issued a collective shrug about whether the Stanley Cup is hoisted on their home ice.
Trump threatens military force and Snowbird crash investigation; In The News for June 2

Trump threatens military force and Snowbird crash investigation; In The News for June 2

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 2 ... --- American anti-racism protests ...
Canadian health officials urge rally-goers to keep COVID-19 in mind

Canadian health officials urge rally-goers to keep COVID-19 in mind

OTTAWA — As protesters keep up their anti-racism rallies on both sides of the border, top health officials are hoping they don't forget about the risk of COVID-19.
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