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Spy service pushed for Abdelrazik's inclusion on Canadian no-fly list, court hears

Spy service pushed for Abdelrazik's inclusion on Canadian no-fly list, court hears

OTTAWA — A former senior Canadian Security Intelligence Service official has acknowledged the spy service wanted Abousfian Abdelrazik's name on Canada's no-fly list.
Prosecutors seek to tie Ottawa man to filming of neo-Nazi propaganda videos

Prosecutors seek to tie Ottawa man to filming of neo-Nazi propaganda videos

OTTAWA — Closing arguments began Monday in the terrorism trial of an Ottawa man, who Crown prosecutors allege contributed to the creation of neo-Nazi propaganda and recruitment videos.
Speaker schedules opposition motions after Tories opt against own non-confidence vote

Speaker schedules opposition motions after Tories opt against own non-confidence vote

OTTAWA — The House of Commons Speaker has intervened to end a parliamentary impasse, ruling that members of Parliament must debate and vote on opposition motions and government spending before returning to a Conservative filibuster that has dragged o
Decision to pause private refugee sponsorships was a 'big surprise' to aide groups

Decision to pause private refugee sponsorships was a 'big surprise' to aide groups

OTTAWA — The federal government's decision to pause private refugee sponsorship applications from community organizations and groups of five or more people caught aid organizations off guard.
AFN special chiefs assembly to focus on child welfare, policing, economics

AFN special chiefs assembly to focus on child welfare, policing, economics

OTTAWA — Hundreds of First Nations chiefs are gathering in Ottawa for three days this week to discuss economic reconciliation, reforming the First Nations child welfare system, the policing system and the carbon price at an Assembly of First Nations'
Pandemic business loan program lacked 'value for money': auditor general

Pandemic business loan program lacked 'value for money': auditor general

OTTAWA — The small business loan program the federal government rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic wasn't managed with "due regard for value for money," auditor general Karen Hogan said Monday.
New poll suggests Quebec premier even less popular than Justin Trudeau

New poll suggests Quebec premier even less popular than Justin Trudeau

MONTREAL — A prominent polling analyst says Quebec's governing party would be reduced to fewer than 10 seats in the provincial legislature if an election were held today, based on current poll numbers. Philippe J.
Traditional people worry Ghana anti-gay bill will target their Indigenous identities

Traditional people worry Ghana anti-gay bill will target their Indigenous identities

ACCRA — Traditional healer Naa Busuafi used to feel empowered when leaving tribal ceremonies held on the outskirts of Accra, proud to be living out practices that colonists sought to eradicate.
Quebec suspends international adoptions amid human rights, trafficking concerns

Quebec suspends international adoptions amid human rights, trafficking concerns

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has suspended most new international adoption applications, echoing moves by other jurisdictions that are rethinking the once-common practice because of human rights and trafficking concerns.
B.C. Securities Commission imposes $18 M in sanctions over crypto case

B.C. Securities Commission imposes $18 M in sanctions over crypto case

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Securities Commission has imposed more than $18 million in sanctions on a cryptocurrency trading platform and its owner who it says diverted customers' assets to gambling and personal accounts.