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Canada's climate plan gets good grade as Trudeau heads to summits in Europe

Canada's climate plan gets good grade as Trudeau heads to summits in Europe

OTTAWA — A new analysis suggests the Liberal climate plan could meet Canada's greenhouse gas emissions targets for the first time before the end of this decade.
Ontario legislature condemns member's COVID-19 posts, calls for apology

Ontario legislature condemns member's COVID-19 posts, calls for apology

TORONTO — The Ontario legislature unanimously called Thursday on an Independent member who has been publicly opposed to COVID-19 vaccines and pandemic-related lockdowns to apologize for "a string of disreputable conduct.
Probe concludes trailer where Nova Scotia family of six died lacked smoke detector

Probe concludes trailer where Nova Scotia family of six died lacked smoke detector

HALIFAX — A probe by Nova Scotia's fire marshal's office has found that the travel trailer where a family of six died amid toxic smoke last month no longer had smoke detection devices.
Focus federal funding on best bets to boost biotech, Moderna co-founder says

Focus federal funding on best bets to boost biotech, Moderna co-founder says

OTTAWA — The Canadian co-founder of biotech firm Moderna says any federal plans to kick-start domestic innovation in a big way should target funding rather than spread it around the country.
Afghanistan's ambassador to Canada calls for more flights to help people flee

Afghanistan's ambassador to Canada calls for more flights to help people flee

OTTAWA — Afghanistan’s ambassador is urging the Canadian government to send officials to bordering countries such as Pakistan to help refugees fleeing the Taliban get to Canada.
B.C. First Nation seeks 'real action,' urges conditions for papal visit to Canada

B.C. First Nation seeks 'real action,' urges conditions for papal visit to Canada

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Leaders of a British Columbia First Nation say it would be "deeply meaningful" to welcome Pope Francis to their territory during a visit to Canada. A statement from the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc Nation in Kamloops, B.C.
Canada leads G20 in financing fossil fuels, lags in renewables funding, report says

Canada leads G20 in financing fossil fuels, lags in renewables funding, report says

Canadian fossil fuel producers receive more public financial support than any in the developed world, according to a new analysis.
Two workers killed in scaffold collapse at Quebec paper mill identified

Two workers killed in scaffold collapse at Quebec paper mill identified

WINDSOR, Que. — Two workers who became trapped under a tangle of debris inside a Quebec paper mill when a scaffold collapsed this week were being mourned Thursday after the recovery of their bodies during the night.
Steven MacKinnon appointed chief government whip in the House of Commons

Steven MacKinnon appointed chief government whip in the House of Commons

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau says that Quebec MP Steven MacKinnon will be the chief government whip in the House of Commons.
Child labour policies, Canada's greenhouse gas emissions: In The News for Oct. 28

Child labour policies, Canada's greenhouse gas emissions: In The News for Oct. 28

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 Oct. 28 ... What we are watching in Canada ...