Canada

Alcohol, 'Buy Canadian' policy flagged by U.S. as trade irritants: report

OTTAWA — Provincial rules around alcohol and the federal government's "Buy Canadian" policy have been flagged in a new report citing several trade irritants between Canada and the U.S. The annual document...

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Bosnia and Herzegovina beats Italy to qualify for World Cup; to face Canada

For the third straight time, Italy will miss the FIFA World Cup. In a shock result, visiting Italy lost 2-1 (4-1 on penalty kicks) to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the final of their UEFA playoff qualifier...

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Poilievre calls for cancellation of multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to cancel a proposed high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City. Speaking to reporters in Peterborough,...

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Big streamers’ challenge of CRTC financial disclosure rules won’t go ahead

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal won't hear a court case filed by large foreign streaming companies fighting a CRTC requirement to disclose financial information. The court has dismissed a motion...

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Federal government taking over vaccine injury compensation, aims to address backlog

OTTAWA — The federal public health agency is taking over administration of a program that compensates people who have been injured by vaccines, and pledging to review claims that were refused by a third-party...

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Carney condemns Israel's 'illegal' invasion of Lebanon, calls for ceasefire

OTTAWA — Canada "condemns" Israel's "illegal" invasion of Lebanon as a violation of territorial sovereignty, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday. Using stronger language than his government has used...

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Stephen Lewis, former politician and lifelong social activist, dies at 88

OTTAWA — Human rights. Equality for women. The plight of African families decimated by HIV-AIDS. Stephen Lewis spent a lifetime fighting for causes close to his heart — and his weapons of choice...

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Cheese in HelloFresh meal kits recalled Canada-wide over Listeria contamination

A nationwide food recall has been issued for multiple cheese products included in certain HelloFresh meal kits after testing detected possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The Canadian Food...

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Ottawa extending 2% alcohol tax hike cap for another 2 years

OTTAWA — The federal government is set to extend its cap on an annual alcohol tax increase for another two years in a bid to rein in costs for Canada's brewers, wineries and distilleries. Changes to...

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Stronach's accusers lied, defence argues in final submissions at sex assault trial

TORONTO — The women accusing Frank Stronach of sexual assault lied and in some cases fabricated their accounts, lawyers for the Canadian auto parts tycoon argued Tuesday as they urged the court to find...

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