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Canada urges Israel not to press ahead with ‘devastating’ Rafah offensive – National

An Israeli military offensive into the densely populated area where some 1.5 million Palestinians have taken refuge in the Gaza Strip would be “catastrophic,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said late Wednesday. He said in a joint statement with the prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand that the impact of …

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Canada boosting NATO mission in Latvia with new military equipment – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government is spending more than $273 million to acquire new military equipment for NATO’s Canada-led battle group in Latvia. That includes $227.5 million for a short-range air defence system from Saab Canada Inc., intended to defend against fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters …

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Canada’s housing advocate has a roadmap to end homelessness. What is it? – National

The Office of the Federal Housing Advocate (OFHA) is calling on all three levels of government to create a strategy to end chronic homelessness in Canada. Marie-Josée Houle on Tuesday called for an end to forced evictions of encampments and urged “alternatives that are designed following meaningful engagement with encampment …

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Auditor general to table long-awaited report on controversial ArriveCAN app – National

Canada’a auditor general will release a long-awaited report into the controversial ArriveCAN application Monday morning, more than a year after being tasked to look into it. Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report is scheduled to be tabled in the House of Commons around 11 a.m. Eastern. Hogan is also scheduled to …

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AI use rising in Canada despite ‘deep-rooted fears’, poll suggests – National

Despite worries artificial intelligence lacks empathy and could be coming to steal their jobs, a growing number of Canadians are turning to AI tools, a new poll suggests. Thirty per cent of Canadians now use artificial intelligence tools, the Leger poll suggested, up from 25 per cent a year ago, …

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How does Canada’s grocery supply chain work? What to know – National

Over the past year, the CEOs of Canada’s biggest grocery chains have become familiar faces to lawmakers studying food prices. Executives have faced questions from MPs and battled accusations of profiteering as their earnings rise. But experts say the main factors that have driven grocery prices up over the past …

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How many jobs did Canada add in January? StatCan to share data – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 9, 2024 7:38 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Statistics Canada is set to release January job numbers Friday morning. RBC says it expects Canadian employers added 10,000 jobs last month, which won’t be enough to keep …

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‘Grey divorce’ getting more prevalent in Canada. Why it’s a concern – National

Canadian couples are more open to seeking divorce in later life, and research suggests this can impact women more than men. In Canada, the average age for divorce has been steadily rising over the years, partly because people are increasingly getting married at a later age. In 2020, the average …

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Dozens more U.S., U.K. strikes target ‘deeply buried’ Houthi targets – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The United States and United Kingdom have launched “proportionate and necessary strikes” against 36 Houthi targets across 13 locations in Yemen, according to a joint military statement issued through the Canadian Forces on Monday. The joint statement says these strikes were done …

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