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Canada's Arms Exports to Israel Under Scrutiny Amidst Transparency Concerns

Amidst contradictory reports, Canadian Senator Yuen Pau Woo criticizes Ottawa's lack of transparency regarding arms exports to Israel, highlighting concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza despite Ottawa's claims of blocking lethal weapons since January 2024 and allowing only non-lethal exports.

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Nearly $1 Billion in Federal Funding Questioned in Ontario Métis Dispute

First Nations in Ontario allege that nearly $1 billion in federal funding was fraudulently given to the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), a claim the MNO rejects, highlighting a broader conflict over Métis heritage and community recognition.

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Ourboro: Private Equity Model Boosts Canadian Homeownership

Ourboro, a Toronto-based co-ownership platform, partners with first-time homebuyers by contributing up to $250,000 towards their down payments in exchange for a share of future profits, enabling homeownership for those lacking parental financial support and filling a gap left by cancelled government...

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CSIS Warns of Escalating Iranian Threats in Canada

Canada's spy agency, CSIS, warns of increasing threats from Iran, including death threats and abductions targeting journalists and dissidents in Canada, using criminal gangs as proxies; the situation could worsen depending on Middle Eastern developments.

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RCMP urged to ease foreign applicant requirements to boost recruitment

The National Police Federation urges the RCMP to relax foreign applicant requirements, mirroring the Canadian Armed Forces, to attract experienced international police officers and address recruitment shortfalls, citing similar successful strategies in federal immigration.

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Canadian Sympathy Shifts to Palestinians Amid Gaza Crisis

A new poll shows a significant increase in Canadian sympathy for Palestinians (37%), fueled by outrage over Israel's actions in Gaza, with 62% of Canadians viewing those actions as "excessive" and 52% believing a genocide is underway; the poll, conducted by Angus Reid Institute, surveyed 1,522 Canad...

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Alberta Hailstorm Research Improves Prediction Models

The Northern Hail Project, based in Alberta's "Hailstorm Alley," collects on-the-ground data from hailstorms to improve Canada's understanding and prediction of hailstorms, which have caused billions of dollars in damage in recent years.

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Canada's Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Montreal

Jonathan Ouellet-Gendron, a 36-year-old Canadian on the list of Canada's 25 most wanted fugitives for murder and drug trafficking charges stemming from a 2022 Saskatoon homicide, was arrested Saturday at Montreal's Trudeau International Airport upon his return to Canada and is expected to appear in ...

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US Defense Officials Banned From Halifax Security Forum

The Trump administration has banned U.S. defense officials from attending the Halifax International Security Forum, a decision criticized as a retreat from American leadership and a benefit to authoritarian regimes; the ban coincides with eroding U.S. relations with allies, including Canada.

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Canada, EU, and UK Lower Price Cap on Russian Oil to $47.60

Canada, in coordination with the EU and UK, is lowering the price cap on Russian seaborne oil to $47.60 per barrel, aiming to further restrict Russia's war funding; this follows a G7 summit announcement and includes further sanctions on those supporting the war.

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Global Markets Brace for Week of Key Economic Data

The week ahead features a barrage of crucial economic indicators including inflation (China, UK, US), employment (UK), manufacturing and retail sales reports (US, China, Canada) impacting global markets and central bank decisions.

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Ontario's Supervised Drug Site Closures Cause Overdose Increase at Remaining Locations

Following the April 1st closure of nine Ontario supervised drug-use sites due to a new law, Toronto drop-in centers saw a 300% increase in overdoses, while paramedic overdose calls and provincewide overdose deaths dropped, highlighting the complex impact of the legislation.

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