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Why Canada must act urgently to give undocumented migrants legal status

Since the Canadian government announced in December 2021 its intention to address the estimated 300,000 to 600,000 migrants living without authorization in Canada, civil society organizations and migrant representatives have called for Ottawa to deliver a broad and inclusive regularization program that gives status to undocumented people.

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Gregor Townsend starts five uncapped players for Scotland’s clash with Canada

Ten players in the 23-man squad could make their debuts at the TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, which kicks off their four-match summer tour.

The Independent UK

India’s Election Shake-Up Will Impact Canada

Narendra Modi’s weakened third term forces Trudeau’s government to rethink its complicated relationship with India

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Canada lists Iran Revolutionary Guards as ‘terrorist’ group

Ottawa cites the IRGC’s ties to Hamas and Hezbollah, accusing Iran of ‘complete disregard for human rights’.

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Ottawa’s Response to the Trucker Protest Was Doomed from the Start

The “Freedom Convoy” shook Canada’s capital—and exposed our divisions

The Walrus

Is Canada finally taking far-right extremism seriously? Latest arrests are a positive sign

In late summer 2023, the RCMP made headlines with the arrests of two men in Ottawa and Kingsey Falls, Québec, on terrorism and hate propaganda charges. The arrests marked a significant victory in a three-year investigation by the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team targeting the neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division.

The Conversation

It's Christmas In June For Ottawa Filmmakers

It's Christmas in Ottawa, with filmmakers this spring and summer capturing couples smooching under mistletoe, reindeer running amok and Santa Claus leaving presents under evergreens lavishly decorated with lights and ornaments.

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Decriminalization failures show half measures are not enough to address drug use problems and the opioid crisis

Ottawa’s recent rejection of the City of Toronto’s request to decriminalize possession of controlled drugs is the latest shoe to drop in the resurgence of conservative anti-drug sentiment sweeping the country, and backtracking on reforms achieved in other jurisdictions.

The Conversation

Israeli flag-raising in major Canadian cities spurs outrage amid Gaza war

Rights advocates say decision to fly Israeli flags on country’s independence day ‘completely inappropriate’ and hurtful.

Al Jazeera

Canada: Quebec warns of 'humanitarian crisis' amid surge in asylum requests

In the space of a year, asylum applications in Canada have jumped 56 percent. In an official letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Quebec Premier François Legault claims that "the situation [in Quebec] has become unsustainable", with the province saying it receives 55 percent of the country's asylum seekers. With…

France 24

Plastic treaty talks conclude in Ottawa with little progress

Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Ottawa deemed disappointing by environmental groups due to lack of progress in eliminating plastic pollution.

The Hindu

Developed countries accused of bowing to lobbyists at plastic pollution talks

Campaigners say last-minute compromise plays into the hands of petrostates and industry influences

The Guardian - UK

World must come together to tackle plastic pollution, says chair of UN talks

Ecuadorian ambassador to the UK is hopeful impasse can be overcome at treaty negotiations in Ottawa

The Guardian - UK

Dow CEO: My company is a major plastic producer. We must end plastic pollution

This month, an intergovernmental meeting convenes in Ottawa in hopes of advancing a legally binding global agreement to end plastic pollution.

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Why is Canada accusing India and Pakistan of election interference?

The South Asian rivals have been waging parallel influence operations in Canada, according to Ottawa’s top spy agency.

The Walrus

Justin Trudeau’s Last Stand

In an exclusive interview, a confident prime minister addresses his doubters

The Guardian - US

Ottawa: two-month-old among four children and two adults killed in attack

Man, 19, charged with six counts of first-degree murder as police condemn ‘senseless act of violence’ in Barrhaven neighbourhood

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Ottawa Police Arrest Suspect After Six Found Dead

Ottawa police arrest suspect after six individuals found dead in a residence, community in shock. Investigations ongoing.

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The Emergencies Act Is Outdated and Polarizing

Will it ever be appropriate and reasonable for the government to shut down a protest again?

International Business Times

UK, Canada Pause Trade Talks, Agriculture Remains A Hurdle

British negotiators paused free trade talks with Canada on Thursday after years of discussions between the two Commonwealth nations, Ottawa said.

The Hindu

Possible Indian interference in Canadian elections under investigation

An independent commission investigating foreign interference in Canada asks the government to share information on possible Indian meddling in elections, straining Ottawa-New Delhi relations.

The Conversation

Why domestic politics will prevent a thaw in China-Canada tensions in 2024

China-Canada relations appear caught in a well-charted downward spiral in recent years amid tensions on various fronts that encompass human rights concerns, cybersecurity issues and, of course, disputes related to the arrests of Meng Wanzhou and the “two Michaels.”

The Conversation

Canada's Impact Assessment Act must be both Constitutional and ensure a sustainable future

Behind closed doors in Ottawa, Canadian government officials are drafting amendments to their advanced but controversial 2019 Impact Assessment Act, the country’s main tool for assessing major projects that can include big dams, pipelines and mines.

WEKU

Canada grapples with the effects of deteriorating relations with India and China

As relations sour with India and China, Canada is grappling with how to stand up to powerful or authoritarian nations without sacrificing its longstanding values, such as protecting human rights.

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Senators Fire D.J. Smith, Appoint Jacques Martin as Interim Coach

Ottawa Senators fire coach D.J. Smith amid team shakeup, with Jacques Martin stepping in. Fallout follows recent losing streak, pushing the Senators to las...

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