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Police prepare for possible violence as fringe groups latch on to truckers convoy

OTTAWA — A convoy of truckers set to descend upon Ottawa to protest mandatory vaccinations is prompting police to prepare for violence and politicians to warn against escalating rhetoric linked to the demonstration.

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Public safety minister calls for removal of Hillier 'hate' tweet about Alghabra

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is calling on Twitter to remove a tweet from an Ontario politician who labelled federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra a "terrorist."

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Trucker convoy opposed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates gets large greeting in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — A large convoy of truck drivers and supporters making its way to Ottawa to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates was greeted by a throng of supporters Tuesday on the outskirts of Winnipeg.

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Atlantic premiers meet to discuss clean energy loop, COVID-19 management

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he and his Atlantic counterparts heard encouraging statements from Ottawa on Tuesday about the importance of the proposed Atlantic Loop clean energy project, but no firm financial commitment.

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Ford says Ontario close to child-care deal; province is last to strike an agreement

Ontario is close to a child-care deal with the federal government, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday, as his province remained the only jurisdiction without a deal with Ottawa for $10-a-day child care.

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Supporters of Hassan Diab urge Ottawa to reject French terrorism proceedings

OTTAWA — Supporters of Hassan Diab are urging the Trudeau government to rebuff any new extradition request from France now that there is a date for the Ottawa sociology professor's terrorism trial.

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Canada faces criticism for 'soft' response to Ukraine amid Russia threat

OTTAWA — As the Trudeau government wraps its cabinet retreat Wednesday, its handling of the Ukraine-Russia crisis faces growing criticism for being soft and superficial while rendering Canada missing in action with its allies.

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GoFundMe withholding $4.7 million from trucker convoy until plan presented

GoFundMe has frozen access to the more than $4.7 million in funds raised by the trucker convoy now wending its way across the country toward Ottawa in a protest against vaccine mandates.

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Convoy of truckers funded by online donations drive on Canadian capital to oppose border vaccine mandates

Trucking federation president slams protest, saying ‘the only way to cross the border, in a commercial truck or any other vehicle, is to get vaccinated’

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Canada's foreign ministry hacked, services hit

Hackers launched a cyber attack on Canada's foreign ministry last week and some services are still down, officials said on Monday without disclosing who Ottawa thought was responsible.

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Slow down trucker vaccine rule, business groups say as PM, Tories trade barbs

OTTAWA — Business leaders are urging Ottawa to ease vaccine mandates for cross-border truckers to relieve the congested supply chain with the United States, while Liberals and Conservatives sparred over the extent of the problem and how to resolve it.

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Canadian diplomats, families staying in Ukraine for time being - PM Trudeau

Canadian diplomats and their families are staying in Ukraine for the time being but Ottawa is constantly reviewing their safety, which is of paramount importance, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau indicated on Monday.

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Truckers fighting government vaccine mandate march to Canadian capital

A convoy of truckers started their march from Vancouver on Sunday to the Canadian capital city of Ottawa protesting the government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for truckers, which the industry says would create driver shortages and fuel inflation.

Canadian Trucking Alliance condemns protests by unvaccinated truckers

OTTAWA — A federation representing truckers across Canada has denounced a series of planned protests against the federal government's cross-border travel vaccine mandate, arguing such demonstrations aren't a safe or effective way of resisting the policy.

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How a golf game led to talks between the military and sex misconduct survivors

OTTAWA — Royal Canadian Navy commander Vice-Admiral Craig Baines admits he made a mistake by golfing with retired general Jonathan Vance last summer while the former chief of the defence staff was being investigated for alleged sexual misconduct.

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Canada flags unexplained illnesses for overseas staff to meet 'duty of care'

OTTAWA — Canada's foreign ministry has advised staff serving around the world to watch for mysterious illness symptoms following unexplained health incidents among diplomats in Cuba and U.S. personnel in various countries.

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