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'Freedom Convoy' put Canada's reputation at stake as U.S. voiced concerns: officials

'Freedom Convoy' put Canada's reputation at stake as U.S. voiced concerns: officials

OTTAWA — The "Freedom Convoy" protests that took over downtown Ottawa last winter and inspired several border blockades caused serious concerns about Canada's international reputation and its economic security, senior Canadian officials say.
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Vancouver police identify suspects who poured maple syrup on Emily Carr painting

Vancouver police identify suspects who poured maple syrup on Emily Carr painting

Vancouver police say they've identified the suspects who threw maple syrup on an Emily Carr painting and glued themselves to a wall at the Vancouver Art Gallery over the weekend. Sgt.
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Ex-PQ member Harold LeBel admits to kissing complainant but denies sex assault charge

Ex-PQ member Harold LeBel admits to kissing complainant but denies sex assault charge

RIMOUSKI, Que. — Within seconds of taking the witness stand Monday, former Parti Québécois legislator Harold LeBel strongly denied the sexual assault allegation against him.
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Environment minister says emissions cap on oil and gas expected by end of 2023

Environment minister says emissions cap on oil and gas expected by end of 2023

OTTAWA — A cap on greenhouse gas emissions from Canada's oil and gas sector will be ready by the end of next year, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Monday.
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MPs to review Canada's extradition system in coming justice committee hearings

MPs to review Canada's extradition system in coming justice committee hearings

OTTAWA — The House of Commons justice committee is getting set to review Canada's extradition system — a move welcomed by critics who have long called for reforms to the process for sending people to face incarceration and prosecution abroad.
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RCMP arrest Hydro-Québec employee allegedly sending secrets to China

RCMP arrest Hydro-Québec employee allegedly sending secrets to China

MONTREAL — A Montreal-area Hydro-Québec employee is being charged with espionage after allegedly providing trade secrets to China "to the detriment of Canada's economic interests," the RCMP said Monday.
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Federal government formally bans top echelons of Iranian regime from entering Canada

Federal government formally bans top echelons of Iranian regime from entering Canada

OTTAWA — The federal government has formally banned the top echelons of the Iranian regime from Canada, with a new, rarely used designation now in place that allows border agents to deny foreigners access to the country.
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Liberals mum on chance of meeting China's Xi at G20, push to further isolate Russia

Liberals mum on chance of meeting China's Xi at G20, push to further isolate Russia

BALI, INDONESIA — The federal government won't say whether it asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is pressuring G20 leaders to further isolate Russia.
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Trudeau arrives at G20 after pledging support at ASEAN : In The News for Nov. 14

Trudeau arrives at G20 after pledging support at ASEAN : In The News for Nov. 14

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. 14 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Trudeau pledges $1 million for clearing landmines, cluster bombs in Cambodia, Laos

Trudeau pledges $1 million for clearing landmines, cluster bombs in Cambodia, Laos

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has wrapped up his first stop of a tour in Southeast Asia by announcing nearly $1 million to help remove unexploded landmines and cluster bombs from the region.
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