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Defecting MP not a sign of wider unrest in Liberal ranks, politicians say
OTTAWA — Liberal MPs put on a show of unity one day after the defection of a Toronto-area MP to the Tories, saying Leona Alleslev's decision is not a sign of wider unrest in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's caucus. Trudeau and his…
Halifax researchers tag great white shark in Atlantic Canada for first time
HALIFAX — For the first time in Atlantic Canadian waters, scientists have tagged a great white shark in an effort to better understand the predator's movements off Canada. Heather Bowlby, a researcher with the federal government's…
Canadian air force short 275 pilots as attrition outpaces recruitment, training
The Royal Canadian Air Force is contending with a shortage of around 275 pilots and needs more mechanics, sensor operators and other trained personnel in the face of increasing demands at home and abroad. The Air Force says it is working to…
Quebec party leaders continue immigration attacks after English-language debate
MONTREAL — Francois Legault tried to divert attention from his immigration policies Tuesday, as a report from a research institute undercut his campaign rhetoric on newcomers and two new polls placed his Coalition Avenir Quebec in a…
A by-the-numbers look at irregular migrants arriving in Canada
Canada began to experience an influx of irregular migrants in early 2017, when people began crossing into the country through unofficial pathways. Here are some key statistics about how this year's numbers compare with last year: 3,381:…
Ontario won’t push through new council-cutting bill if granted stay, court hears
TORONTO — The Ontario government will not push through a controversial bill to cut Toronto city council nearly in half if the province's highest court stays a ruling that quashed an earlier version of the legislation, lawyers argued…
Doug Ford stresses need to protect Ontario farming jobs in NAFTA deal
PAIN COURT , Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford vowed to stand up for the province's farmers during a briefing on NAFTA talks in Washington this week, saying Tuesday that any version of the trade pact had to protect the agricultural…
‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Mrs. Maisel’ triumph at Emmys
LOS ANGELES — Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" became the first streaming series to win top Emmy comedy honours and HBO's "Game of Thrones" recaptured the best drama series award Monday at a ceremony that largely slighted its…
Korean leaders meet in Pyongyang for potentially tough talks
PYONGYANG, Korea, Democratic People's Republic Of — South Korean President Moon Jae-in began his third summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday with possibly his hardest mission to date — brokering some kind of…
Allegations against Kavanaugh pose test for #MeToo movement
NEW YORK — Nearly a year old and still making headlines almost daily, the #MeToo movement faces a dramatic test of its impact and staying power in the sexual assault allegations against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Leaders…