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Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday launched a trade investigation into excess industrial capacity in …
Read More »N.L. family fights admissions process to MUN’s medical school, says it discriminates against military members
For Rebecca McDonald, it’s long been a dream to study medicine, become a doctor and practise at home — in Newfoundland and Labrador. But with that dream in arm’s reach, she’s hit an unexpected roadblock — the question of whether she’s a resident of the province. “I want to provide …
Read More »‘There’s no due process’: ICU nurse, army veteran among U.S. citizens caught in ICE dragnet
Amanda Trebach, an intensive care nurse who has been trying to keep her migrant patients safe from immigration raids, never expected American law enforcement to use the same kind of violence against her, a U.S. citizen. But video filmed and posted by fellow organizers during one confrontation with U.S. Immigration …
Read More »Hong Kong visa applicants used plagiarism, ghostwriters to game application process, court records allege
A Canadian visa program set up to fast track educated immigrants from Hong Kong appears to have been systematically abused by applicants accused of using ghostwriters or plagiarism to obtain academic credentials. CBC News has found at least seven Federal Court decisions involving applicants rejected for misrepresentation, after immigration officers grilled them …
Read More »Many patients of gynecologist linked to infection exposure were new Canadians, unaware of complaint process
Claudia Gomez had just moved to Canada from Colombia when she says she had a traumatic experience with a gynecologist. She said she went in for a pap test and was instead given a biopsy, with no warning. “I was by myself, I didn’t have any path to protect myself. …
Read More »Transition process to replace Justin Trudeau is quietly underway
Far from the political spotlight and prying eyes, the process has already begun. When the next Liberal leader is announced on March 9, it will mark the end of the leadership campaign triggered by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to resign. However, experts say the process to transition to the …
Read More »Feds looking for space to process potential influx of asylum seekers in Quebec
The federal government is looking to rent office space to help with processing asylum seekers who attempt to cross into Canada at the New York-Quebec border. Newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to deport millions of undocumented immigrants as president. On Monday, Trump signed a number of executive orders that amounted …
Read More »Unusual Ontario Place redevelopment bidding process leads to fresh questions
The NDP is asking fresh questions about the Ford government’s redevelopment of Ontario Place, particularly its plan to build a waterfront spa, after unearthing a new document laying out an unusual bidding process. Using freedom of information laws, the Ontario NDP obtained a government form for companies that were interested …
Read More »Winnipeg Jets set process in motion for Nate Schmidt buyout – Winnipeg
If the Winnipeg Jets were going to divest themselves of the remaining year of Nate Schmidt’s US$5.95-million contract, they had until 4 p.m. CT on Sunday when the NHL buyout window closed. So it came as no surprise when Schmidt was placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a …
Read More »Red Lobster Canada to ask Ontario court to OK sales process
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 14, 2024 12:07 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Red Lobster Canada will ask an Ontario court next week to recognize a stalking horse bid from its lenders and approve a sales process for its assets. Court …
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