Trudeau says Singh, NDP 'caved' to political pressure in fight against climate change | Terror suspect who entered Canada on student visa to await U.S. evidence in prison | Canadian Army says new military sleeping bags not suitable for 'typical Canadian winter'
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Trudeau says Singh, NDP 'caved' to political pressure in fight against climate change; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Premier Francois Legault, left, make an aerospace announcement at the MDA satellite manufacturing centre on Friday, September 13, 2024 in Ste\.Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec\.

Trudeau says Singh, NDP 'caved' to political pressure in fight against climate change

September 13 , 2024 at 01:06:04 p.m. EDT • :

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slammed the NDP and its leader Jagmeet Singh on Friday, saying that while they may care about the environment, they have "no idea what to do in the fight against climate change." 

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Terror suspect who entered Canada on student visa to await U.S. evidence in prison; A group of police officers in tactical gear stand in a circle at the side of a road\.

Terror suspect who entered Canada on student visa to await U.S. evidence in prison

September 13 , 2024 at 12:52:29 p.m. EDT • :

A Pakistani national accused of planning a terror attack against a Jewish centre in Brooklyn, New York likely will spend several more weeks in Quebec's Bordeaux prison while U.S. authorities present evidence to back up an extradition request.

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Canadian Army says new military sleeping bags not suitable for 'typical Canadian winter'; Canadian Army soldiers from 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment, prepare to move out from a landing area after disembarking from a CH-147 Chinook helicopter in the training area of Fort Greely, Alaska, United States, during training at the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center on March 16, 2022\.

Canadian Army says new military sleeping bags not suitable for 'typical Canadian winter'

September 13 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Canadian Army recommended troops heading to Alaskan military exercise earlier this year be issued 1960s vintage sleeping bags after soldiers complain that their new bedrolls, which cost taxpayers $34.8 million, were not suitable for "for typical Canadian winter conditions."

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The government's stance on military exports to Israel is anything but clear-cut; Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly told reporters at the Liberal caucus retreat that "will not have any forms of arms" made in Canada used in the Gaza Strip\. Joly speaks to reporters at the Liberal caucus retreat in Nanaimo, B\.C\., Tuesday, Sept\. 10, 2024\. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

The government's stance on military exports to Israel is anything but clear-cut

September 13 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly's announcement Tuesday that Canada's suspended 30 military export permits to "ask questions" may have been intended to placate pro-Palestinian activists demanding an arms embargo on Israel. But without more transparency, it remains a political muddle.

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Terror suspect accused of plotting attack in New York came to Canada on student visa: minister; A group of police officers in tactical gear stand in a circle at the side of a road\.

Terror suspect accused of plotting attack in New York came to Canada on student visa: minister

September 10 , 2024 at 01:48:24 p.m. EDT • :

A man who was arrested last week for allegedly attempting to enter the U.S. illegally to carry out a mass shooting came to Canada on a student visa, Canada's immigration minister says.

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B.C. will scrap consumer carbon tax if Ottawa drops requirement; Premier David Eby slammed a proposal by the Official Opposition to cut provincial income taxes, saying it would lead to massive cuts to health care and education\.   

September 12 , 2024 at 06:47:50 p.m. EDT • :

B.C. will scrap consumer carbon tax if Ottawa drops requirement

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While voters may have tired of him, Trudeau looks forward to a 'choice' election; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives for the Liberal caucus retreat in Nanaimo, B\.C\., on Tuesday, September 10, 2024\.  

September 12 , 2024 at 10:22:41 a.m. EDT • :

While voters may have tired of him, Trudeau looks forward to a 'choice' election

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Conservatives say they have solution for online harassment after Liberals 'failed'; Conservative MP for Calgary Nose Hill Michelle Rempel Garner speaks in the Foyer of the House of Commons, Thursday, September 12, 2024 in Ottawa\.  

September 12 , 2024 at 01:48:04 p.m. EDT • :

Conservatives say they have solution for online harassment after Liberals 'failed'

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Canada is getting poorer when compared to its wealthy peers, data shows; Crews continue to work to repair a major water main break and five other weak spots in Calgary, Saturday, June 22, 2024\. Calgary's mayor is promising a wide-ranging examination of the city's underground infrastructure as it enters its third week of water use restrictions after a water main break\.  

September 12 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Canada is getting poorer when compared to its wealthy peers, data shows

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Ottawa, Quebec pool $2.5B to build satellites for better internet in remote areas; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Premier François Legault tour the MDA satellite manufacturing centre, which is located in Saint-Anne-de-Bellevue, Que\.  

September 13 , 2024 at 04:46:34 p.m. EDT • :

Ottawa, Quebec pool $2.5B to build satellites for better internet in remote areas

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