McCallum cautious on report of Russia troop withdrawal from Syria
Reports of a Russian troop withdrawal from Syria could be good news for the country’s desperate and suffering civilians searching for peace, Canada’s immigration minister said Monday. But John McCallum...
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The Drilldown: Energy East to move North Dakota oil
The Lead: TransCanada Corp.’s Energy East pipeline could one day export oil from North Dakota, according to company plans confirmed by Le Devoir. TransCanada plans to have a new pipeline named Upland...
View ArticleThe Sprout: Notley pressures Ottawa to free up poppy cultivation
The Lead: Premier Rachel Notley is backing a federal push to erase some of the bureaucratic red tape facing Alberta poppy growers. As The Canadian Press reports, Thebaine poppies – which are currently...
View ArticleTrudeau expected to announce bid for UN Security Council seat
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce that Canada will seek a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. Trudeau is in New York on Wednesday for meetings with Secretary...
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Did Putin just throw his pet Assad to the wolves?
That meaty squelching sound some of us heard Monday may have been the sound of a certain Syrian dictator being tossed under a Russian bus. Or perhaps it was only a premonitory echo. As Vladimir Putin’s...
View ArticleTrudeau announces Canadian bid for 2021 seat on UN’s Security Council
NEW YORK – Canada will vie for a seat on the Security Council for a two-year term starting in 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today. The members of the General Assembly won’t vote on...
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Refugee sponsors tackle the thorny issue of religion
Religion plays a major role in the lives of many refugees, making it an important consideration for religious-based aid groups sponsoring those of other faiths. Click here to read more from New...
View ArticleReligious freedom envoy joins think tank ahead of Liberals’ decision on office
Religious freedoms ambassador Andrew Bennett has joined conservative think tank Cardus amid uncertainty over the future of his office under the Liberal government. The Canadian Press has learned that...
View ArticleSyrian refugee housing numbers improving, next step is finding jobs: McCallum
MONTREAL – Progress has been made on finding housing for Syrian refugees and the next big challenge is getting them a job, Immigration Minister John McCallum said Wednesday. Recent figures suggest 69...
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What would it take to kick Turkey out of NATO?
If Turkey were to apply to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization today, it wouldn’t have a snowball’s chance of seeing its membership approved. Indeed, with all that President Recep Tayyip...
View ArticleThe Sprout: Ottawa grants TFW exemption for seafood processors
Top of the mornin’ to you all and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! For those of you wishing to reconnect with your Irish roots – here’s a few recipes worth pairing with your pint of green beer or Guiness. Now,...
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