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In The News for Nov. 29: How much did Canada's economy grow in September?

In The News for Nov. 29: How much did Canada's economy grow in September?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 29 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Canadian agriculture groups hope new Indo-Pacific strategy leads to trade deals

Canadian agriculture groups hope new Indo-Pacific strategy leads to trade deals

OTTAWA — Agriculture commodity groups are applauding the Liberal government’s long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy and hoping it will lead to more, and better, free trade deals.
From jihadism to far-right violence: Montreal anti-radicalization centre shifts focus

From jihadism to far-right violence: Montreal anti-radicalization centre shifts focus

Montreal's anti-radicalization centre no longer occupies the same spacious offices that once received high-profile visitors such as then-UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon.
'Horrific attack': Trudeau visits Saskatchewan First Nation rocked by mass killing

'Horrific attack': Trudeau visits Saskatchewan First Nation rocked by mass killing

JAMES SMITH CREE NATION, SASK. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walked through blowing snow Monday to lay tobacco on the graves of victims of a mass stabbing before listening to family members who have been grieving for nearly three months.
Opposition, experts praise new Indo-Pacific strategy but want implementation plan

Opposition, experts praise new Indo-Pacific strategy but want implementation plan

OTTAWA — Opposition parties and geopolitical experts say the Liberals' new Indo-Pacific strategy needs an implementation plan.
Liberals did not show fiscal restraint in fall update: parliamentary budget officer

Liberals did not show fiscal restraint in fall update: parliamentary budget officer

OTTAWA — Parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux told members of Parliament on Monday that the federal government did not show fiscal restraint in its recent fall economic statement.
Joly seeks reprimand of Russian ambassador as embassy tweets against LGBTQ community

Joly seeks reprimand of Russian ambassador as embassy tweets against LGBTQ community

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has had her department summon Russia's ambassador over social media postings against LGBTQ people.
Line 5 shutdown 'draconian,' both sides must consider 'imperfect' alternatives: judge

Line 5 shutdown 'draconian,' both sides must consider 'imperfect' alternatives: judge

WASHINGTON — A Wisconsin judge ordered a Canadian energy giant and a U.S. Indigenous band to water down their wine Monday and come together to avert the "draconian" shutdown of the cross-border Line 5 pipeline.
'Work hard and never give up,' Michelle O'Bonsawin says during Supreme Court welcome

'Work hard and never give up,' Michelle O'Bonsawin says during Supreme Court welcome

OTTAWA — The newest member of the Supreme Court of Canada says her journey has not been an easy one, but it has been meaningful and rewarding.
Conservatives are 'fearmongering' over assault-style gun ban: public safety minister

Conservatives are 'fearmongering' over assault-style gun ban: public safety minister

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is accusing the Conservatives of "whipping up fear" that the Liberal government is outlawing ordinary long guns and hunting rifles.