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Sport integrity commissioner can do a wider inquiry of abuse in sport: St-Onge

Sport integrity commissioner can do a wider inquiry of abuse in sport: St-Onge

OTTAWA — The new sport integrity commissioner needs to do a wider inquiry digging into a toxic culture of abuse in Canadian sporting organizations, federal Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge said Wednesday.
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Feds still unsure how to solve Afghan aid issue, as Trudeau defends Taliban talks

Feds still unsure how to solve Afghan aid issue, as Trudeau defends Taliban talks

OTTAWA — Justice Minister David Lametti said Canada still hasn't sorted out how to solve an issue other countries fixed months ago, leaving Canadian humanitarian groups unable to help desperate Afghans.
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Federal government wants class-action suit filed by Black civil servants dismissed

Federal government wants class-action suit filed by Black civil servants dismissed

OTTAWA — The federal government is asking a judge to dismiss a class-action lawsuit filed by Black civil servants, arguing the matter is better pursued in another jurisdiction as a labour grievance.
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End vaccination mandate at Canada-U.S. border, New York senator urges White House

End vaccination mandate at Canada-U.S. border, New York senator urges White House

WASHINGTON — A prominent New York senator is joining the ranks of American lawmakers who want the White House to end vaccination rules at the Canada-U.S. land border. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep.
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Joly pushing for Haiti plan at Americas summit as countries ponder Venezuela ties

Joly pushing for Haiti plan at Americas summit as countries ponder Venezuela ties

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is trying to help broker a plan to get Haiti on its feet after a gas shortage that has sparked violence, as Latin American countries focus on growing inequality.
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Price at the gas pumps could rise more as OPEC Plus cuts production

Price at the gas pumps could rise more as OPEC Plus cuts production

Gasoline prices in Canada continue to creep higher ahead of the Thanksgiving long weekend. According to retail fuel price tracking website GasBuddy.com, the national average price for regular gasoline as of midday Wednesday was 167.
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Alberta UCP wraps up voting Thursday, prepares to announce new premier

Alberta UCP wraps up voting Thursday, prepares to announce new premier

EDMONTON — Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party is scheduled pick the province’s new premier Thursday, and political observers say its next step should be getting back on the same page as the rest of the province.
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No way to enforce fire codes on First Nations, and new law would be costly: document

No way to enforce fire codes on First Nations, and new law would be costly: document

OTTAWA — There is no way to enforce building or fire codes on First Nations and pursuing a legislative fix would require significant time and money, federal officials warn in an internal briefing document.
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Fiona recovery continues and Russia formalizes annexation: In The News for Oct. 5

Fiona recovery continues and Russia formalizes annexation: In The News for Oct. 5

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 Oct. 5 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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As Quebec's Legault expands his majority, Montrealers choose opposition parties

As Quebec's Legault expands his majority, Montrealers choose opposition parties

MONTREAL — After Monday night's provincial election results, Montreal shows up on Quebec's election map as a small red-and-orange island in a sea of light blue.
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