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Cost of Canada joining Trump's Golden Dome missile defence project still unknown

Cost of Canada joining Trump's Golden Dome missile defence project still unknown

OTTAWA — If Prime Minister Mark Carney signs on to U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" missile defence shield, he could be committing Canada to a project with a ballooning price tag, an anti-weapons proliferation group said Thursday.
Conservative MP launches petition to end temporary foreign worker program

Conservative MP launches petition to end temporary foreign worker program

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Jamil Jivani has launched a petition to end the temporary foreign worker program.
Nearly one in three non-profit workers burnt out and food insecure, survey suggests

Nearly one in three non-profit workers burnt out and food insecure, survey suggests

A survey of 1,116 employees at non-profit organizations across Canada indicates more than one-third of workers regularly feel burnt out and exhausted.
Former world junior hockey player tears up at ex-teammates' sexual assault trial

Former world junior hockey player tears up at ex-teammates' sexual assault trial

A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team briefly broke down in tears Thursday at the sexual assault trial of five of his ex-teammates as he faced questions over texts he sent a week after the encounter at the heart of the case.
Don’t count AI-generated content as CanCon, CRTC hears

Don’t count AI-generated content as CanCon, CRTC hears

OTTAWA — The CRTC should not classify material generated by artificial intelligence as Canadian content, unions representing actors and writers told the regulator Thursday.
Diplomats in Canada feel safe but 'vigilant' after U.S. shootings: Israeli ambassador

Diplomats in Canada feel safe but 'vigilant' after U.S. shootings: Israeli ambassador

OTTAWA — Israel's ambassador in Canada said the country's diplomatic team in Ottawa feels safe but must remain "vigilant" after a shooting killed two employees of the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
Supreme Court of Canada to examine role of rape shield law in sexual services case

Supreme Court of Canada to examine role of rape shield law in sexual services case

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will look at the application of the rape shield law in the case of two individuals accused of acting as pimps for a woman who worked from a house they rented.
Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons from foreign minister

Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons from foreign minister

OTTAWA — Israel's Ambassador in Canada met with senior officials from the foreign affairs ministry on Wednesday to discuss an incident in the West Bank that saw Israeli soldiers fire warning shots near a diplomatic tour that included four Canadians.
Most Canadians feel attached to their home, though only half trust governments: poll

Most Canadians feel attached to their home, though only half trust governments: poll

OTTAWA — Most Canadians feel attached to their country, province and municipality but only about half of them trust their governments, a new poll suggests.
'The path disappeared:' Landslide sweeps away home and road northeast of Montreal

'The path disappeared:' Landslide sweeps away home and road northeast of Montreal

SAINTE-MONIQUE — André Lemire said he was woken up early Wednesday morning by his partner, who had heard ominous noises outside the farm where they live in Ste-Monique, Que.