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Nijjar’s accused killer arrested near gathering with major Sikh separatist leadersThe arrest in Brampton, Ont., of Amandeep Singh — one of four men charged in connection with the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar — happened just one day before a wedding in that city brought together manyContinue Reading

Politics Mexico’s election of its first female president could mean a stronger relationship with Canada, as analysts watch how Claudia Sheinbaum approaches civil rights and the possible return of former U.S. president Donald Trump. Sheinbaum will replace Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in October after election win Dylan Robertson · TheContinue Reading

Politics Ottawa is taking steps to make it easier for caregivers to come to Canada and establish permanent residency when doing so. The federal government announced two new pilot programs on Monday afternoonCBC News · Posted: Jun 03, 2024 4:44 PM EDT | Last Updated: 6 hours ago Caregivers fought forContinue Reading

Politics Despite some recent progress on appointing more federal judges, Canada’s justice system is facing still challenges that threaten to undermine the rule of law, Chief Justice Richard Wagner warned Monday. ‘The court must have the resources to function effectively’ — Chief Justice Robert Wagner Peter Zimonjic · CBC News ·Continue Reading

Politics Even as he acknowledged it falls short of what local governments are asking for, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced Monday a new federal fund with more than half a billion dollars to help municipalities adapt to climate change. Critics say the fund offers only ‘a fraction’ of the money neededContinue Reading

Some MPs helping foreign actors meddle in Canadian politics, report saysA new parliamentary report paints a stark picture of foreign interference in Canadian politics, characterizing the government’s response as a ‘serious failure’ that could impact the country for years to come. A shocking new report from one of Canada’s intelligenceContinue Reading

Politics In January, Abeer Abusharar applied for her parents, siblings, sisters-in-law and kids to evacuate Gaza through the extended family visa program. Five months later, only one brother and his family have made it to Canada. Bribes are still the only reliable tool for escaping the Gaza Strip Abeer AbushararContinue Reading

Politics Children under 18 and people with disabilities will be eligible for the federal government’s dental plan starting June 27, federal ministers said Monday. More than 1.2 million additional Canadians will be eligible for program as gradual expansion continuesCBC News · Posted: Jun 03, 2024 2:54 PM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he disagrees with a member of his caucus who says he wants to see more restrictions on abortion and would vote against same-sex marriage if there’s a future bill on the issue in Parliament. In an interview with Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, who hosts aContinue Reading