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Safety minister stresses need to balance transparency, security on foreign meddling

Safety minister stresses need to balance transparency, security on foreign meddling

OTTAWA — A federal inquiry into foreign interference will have full access to secret documents, even if some of that sensitive information can't be made public, says Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc.
Trudeau mulls sanctioning Israeli settlers, 'seized' with case of missing Canadian

Trudeau mulls sanctioning Israeli settlers, 'seized' with case of missing Canadian

OTTAWA — Canada is considering whether to sanction Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have been accused of attacking Palestinians and Israeli peace activists in the territory, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says. On Thursday, the U.S.
Turning Rideau Cottage into prime minister's permanent home comes with cost: docs

Turning Rideau Cottage into prime minister's permanent home comes with cost: docs

OTTAWA — Turning Rideau Cottage into the permanent residence of the prime minister would have to include creating staff offices and other "residential infrastructure," an internal government document says.
Feds unveil web tool to track representation, pay disparity for women, minorities

Feds unveil web tool to track representation, pay disparity for women, minorities

Ottawa launched a new pay transparency website Friday to better illustrate how women, visible minorities, people with disabilities and Indigenous Peoples are represented and paid at federally regulated private sector employers.
Quebec cold case murder trial: Prosecutors complete evidence, defence granted delay

Quebec cold case murder trial: Prosecutors complete evidence, defence granted delay

SAGUENAY, Que. — Crown prosecutors completed their case Friday against a Quebec man charged with the first-degree murder and sexual assault of 19-year-old junior college student Guylaine Potvin nearly 24 years ago.
Canada signs letter of intent with AI giant Nvidia during CEO's Toronto trip

Canada signs letter of intent with AI giant Nvidia during CEO's Toronto trip

TORONTO — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Canada has signed a letter of intent with artificial intelligence chip giant Nvidia to boost computing power.
Groundhog Day: Canada's famous furry forecasters predict early spring

Groundhog Day: Canada's famous furry forecasters predict early spring

Canada's famous prognosticating rodents appeared to reach a consensus on Groundhog Day, as furry forecasters spanning three provinces predicted an early spring.
Analysts propose more Canadian ties to Southeast Asia amid chill with India, China

Analysts propose more Canadian ties to Southeast Asia amid chill with India, China

OTTAWA — Amid a chill in relations with both of Asia's heavyweights, regional experts say it's time Ottawa warms up to Southeast Asia, arguing Canada has an edge as a middle power with large institutional investors.
In the news today: Experts say help support grocers and famous rodents make forecast

In the news today: Experts say help support grocers and famous rodents make forecast

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
B.C.'s dramatic temperature swings put stress on bees and cattle

B.C.'s dramatic temperature swings put stress on bees and cattle

VANCOUVER — Recent wild temperature swings in British Columbia have raised concerns about the impact on some local animals' health, and potentially their survival.