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Prayer rooms, student groups causing tension in Quebec colleges, new report says

Prayer rooms, student groups causing tension in Quebec colleges, new report says

MONTREAL — Prayer rooms, political student groups and controversial course content are fuelling a climate of tension and mistrust at two of Quebec's junior colleges, according to a new government report.
Canada's national anthem is 45 years old today

Canada's national anthem is 45 years old today

While the original manuscript of "O Canada" no longer exists, there are two copies of the first edition.
Federal minister plans to hold consultations this summer on immigration intake

Federal minister plans to hold consultations this summer on immigration intake

OTTAWA — The federal government will use this summer's planned consultation on immigration targets to guide future decisions about how many study visas it will issue to international students in the future, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said.
Supreme Court of Canada grants woman chance to appeal immigration decision

Supreme Court of Canada grants woman chance to appeal immigration decision

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a woman from Albania should have another chance to argue her immigration case after being denied an appeal due to an expired visa.
Statistics Canada says real GDP down 0.1 per cent in April as manufacturing slowed

Statistics Canada says real GDP down 0.1 per cent in April as manufacturing slowed

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy edged lower in April as the manufacturing sector posted its largest drop since April 2021 in the face of U.S. tariffs. Statistics Canada said Friday that real gross domestic product edged down 0.
Canadian tourist found dead in Dominican Republic, officials say

Canadian tourist found dead in Dominican Republic, officials say

Dominican Republic officials say a Canadian tourist was found dead in a northern part of the country last week.
Just for Laughs founder goes to police after altercation at sex assault civil trial

Just for Laughs founder goes to police after altercation at sex assault civil trial

MONTRÉAL — The founder of the Just for Laughs comedy festival says he has filed a police complaint following an altercation at his civil trial. Ex-comedy mogul Gilbert Rozon is being sued for nearly $14 million by nine women alleging sexual assault.
Reynolds, Rankin among Canada Day Order of Canada appointees

Reynolds, Rankin among Canada Day Order of Canada appointees

The ceremony will be part of the Canada Day noon celebration at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa.
In the news today: Alberta finance minister to give fiscal update

In the news today: Alberta finance minister to give fiscal update

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Alberta finance minister to give fiscal update Alberta’s finance minister is set to deliver the final bottom line number today on last year’s provincial budget.
Federal bank loaning $1B for BC Ferries to buy Chinese-made ships

Federal bank loaning $1B for BC Ferries to buy Chinese-made ships

VICTORIA — A federal Crown corporation is loaning BC Ferries $1 billion to help buy four Chinese-made ships, a purchase that federal Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland recently said was dismaying and should involve no federal funds.