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Canada narrows choice of new submarine suppliers to Germany, South Korea

Canada narrows choice of new submarine suppliers to Germany, South Korea

BERLIN — Canada has narrowed down its shopping list for its next fleet of submarines to those made by two suppliers, Germany’s Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean Co.
In Riga, Carney extends Canadian military mission in Latvia by three years to 2029

In Riga, Carney extends Canadian military mission in Latvia by three years to 2029

RIGA — Canada will keep troops in Latvia for another three years as part of a mission to deter further Russian aggression in Europe, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday. "We must deter and fortify.
Quebec committee says government should extend religious symbols ban to daycares

Quebec committee says government should extend religious symbols ban to daycares

MONTREAL — The Quebec government should phase out public funding of religious private schools and extend the religious symbols ban to daycare workers, says a committee tasked with advising the province on how to strengthen secularism.
Elections Canada says around 200 ballots rejected in Alberta byelection

Elections Canada says around 200 ballots rejected in Alberta byelection

OTTAWA — Just over 200 ballots were rejected in the recent Alberta byelection where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre regained a seat in the House of Commons, Elections Canada says.
Parliamentary Budget Officer says 3.2 million new homes needed to close housing gap

Parliamentary Budget Officer says 3.2 million new homes needed to close housing gap

OTTAWA — Canada needs to build 3.2 million new homes in the next decade to close the housing gap but isn't on track to do that, the Parliamentary Budget Officer said in a new analysis published on Tuesday.
More Canadians commuting as remote work declines, hybrid workers on site more often

More Canadians commuting as remote work declines, hybrid workers on site more often

The number of Canadians commuting to work rose for the fourth year in a row, a Statistics Canada report said Tuesday, as hybrid workers are increasingly spending more time in the workplace than at home.
Montreal's LaSalle College classes resume, impasse endures with Quebec over $30M fine

Montreal's LaSalle College classes resume, impasse endures with Quebec over $30M fine

MONTREAL — A Montreal college has resumed classes even as it faces a $30-million fine by the Quebec government for exceeding enrolment in English-language programs.
Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership

Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership

BERLIN — Canada signed a critical minerals partnership with Germany on Tuesday that encourages the joint public financing of natural resources projects as Ottawa works to boost development and exports to Europe.
In the news today: Carney unveils energy agreement with Germany

In the news today: Carney unveils energy agreement with Germany

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'Just shoot me': Calgarian fighting in Ukraine in painful recovery after drone attack

'Just shoot me': Calgarian fighting in Ukraine in painful recovery after drone attack

KYIV — A 23-year-old Calgary man who has been fighting for Ukraine faces a painful recovery after receiving burns to nearly 30 per cent of his body in a Russian drone strike on Canada Day.
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