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India's foreign minister reacts to murder charges, claims Canada welcomes criminals

India's foreign minister reacts to murder charges, claims Canada welcomes criminals

OTTAWA — India's Foreign Affairs Minister accused Canada of welcoming criminals from his country in response to the RCMP's recent arrests in a homicide that has roiled tensions between the two countries.
"A tiny city:" Canadian pro-Palestinian campus protesters organize for another week

"A tiny city:" Canadian pro-Palestinian campus protesters organize for another week

A patchwork of colourful tarps covered dozens of tents at a pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University's downtown campus on Sunday, shielding protesters from both the heavy rain and prying eyes.
As Ottawa replaces watchdog for firms operating abroad, advocates urge full reform

As Ottawa replaces watchdog for firms operating abroad, advocates urge full reform

OTTAWA — Advocates are calling on Ottawa to profoundly change the powers of the watchdog who monitors Canadian corporations operating abroad, as the Liberals review how a new ombudsman should take on the job.
Princess Anne lays wreath at Battle of Atlantic ceremony; honours late Queen

Princess Anne lays wreath at Battle of Atlantic ceremony; honours late Queen

VICTORIA — Princess Anne saluted Canadian veterans and current forces members today during a ceremony at British Columbia's legislature cenotaph commemorating the Second World War's Battle of the Atlantic.
B.C. man wants homes for thousands of books he soon won't be able to read

B.C. man wants homes for thousands of books he soon won't be able to read

VANCOUVER — In the 10 years since John William started to lose his vision, he's been finding new ways to enjoy his vast personal library. Right now, that involves glasses and a magnifying glass with bright lights illuminating the pages.
Macklem tries to stay out of the fray as MPs do their best to use him to score points

Macklem tries to stay out of the fray as MPs do their best to use him to score points

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem navigates a political minefield every time he testifies before the House of Commons finance committee. Four times a year, members of Parliament get the chance to question the governor on monetary policy.
Poilievre tight-lipped on what Conservatives might do with capital gains tax changes

Poilievre tight-lipped on what Conservatives might do with capital gains tax changes

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is telling business leaders to fight their own battles when it comes to the Liberals' proposed changes to capital gains taxation.
Trudeau acknowledges charges in Nijjar killing, calls for commitment to democracy

Trudeau acknowledges charges in Nijjar killing, calls for commitment to democracy

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged the charges laid Friday in relation to the murder of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Princess Anne lays wreath at B.C. veteran's cemetery; receives 21-gun salute

Princess Anne lays wreath at B.C. veteran's cemetery; receives 21-gun salute

ESQUIMALT, B.C. — Princess Anne spent more than an hour Saturday touring God's Acre veteran's cemetery and its tiny, wooden chapel, laying a wreath to honour the more than 2,500 military personnel and family members buried there.
Montreal launches cruise season with ship that protected 1,500 Ukrainian refugees

Montreal launches cruise season with ship that protected 1,500 Ukrainian refugees

MONTREAL — Cruise ship Staff Capt. Rakesh Prasad can't forget the traumatized expressions on the faces of hundreds of Ukrainians who boarded Holland America's Volendam in April 2022.