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Singh and Poilievre to begin talks on terms for public inquiry on foreign meddling

Singh and Poilievre to begin talks on terms for public inquiry on foreign meddling

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre were set to meet Wednesday to discuss terms for a possible public inquiry on foreign interference, as the prime minister praised opposition parties for behaving in a less-toxi
Government sought out 'impartial' military college review board members

Government sought out 'impartial' military college review board members

OTTAWA — The majority of the board tasked with reviewing Canada's military colleges will be people who have not attended one of the schools and have not publicly expressed a strong opinion on their future, according to a recruitment posting.
Seamus O'Regan gives impassioned defence of global LGBTQ labour rights

Seamus O'Regan gives impassioned defence of global LGBTQ labour rights

OTTAWA — Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan spoke strongly in favour of keeping LGBTQ rights enshrined in labour standards this week while a United Nations agency faced a push to remove them.
Freeland says production subsidies for Volkswagen will be tax-free, matching the U.S.

Freeland says production subsidies for Volkswagen will be tax-free, matching the U.S.

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Wednesday that the federal government plans to make the production subsidies it's offering to Volkswagen tax-free to match the incentives offered by the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act.
Quebec judge rejects request from Muslim group to suspend ban on school prayer rooms

Quebec judge rejects request from Muslim group to suspend ban on school prayer rooms

MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge on Wednesday denied a request by a Muslim advocacy group and a civil liberties organization to suspend the province's ban on prayer rooms in public schools.
'Keep fighting': Ukrainian soldiers continue battle with Russia despite low morale

'Keep fighting': Ukrainian soldiers continue battle with Russia despite low morale

KYIV, Ukraine — The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has left many Ukrainian soldiers feeling war weary but unwilling or unable to give up the fight.
House, Senate vote to give Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza honorary citizenship

House, Senate vote to give Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza honorary citizenship

OTTAWA — Parliament has voted to bestow honorary Canadian citizenship on jailed Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza.
In The News for June 14 : More help on the way for crews battling Canada's wildfires

In The News for June 14 : More help on the way for crews battling Canada's wildfires

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 June 14 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Wildlife unseen casualty as forests burn in worst wildfire season of the century

Wildlife unseen casualty as forests burn in worst wildfire season of the century

As wildfires from coast to coast scorch large swaths of forest, sometimes changing it irreversibly, experts have zeroed in on an often overlooked casualty of the blazes: wildlife.
No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $10 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on June 16 will be an estimated $15 million. The Canadian Press