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Mideast ministers met with Joly, Trudeau in Ottawa to discuss Israel-Hamas war

Mideast ministers met with Joly, Trudeau in Ottawa to discuss Israel-Hamas war

OTTAWA — A group of foreign ministers from the Palestinian Authority, Saudi Arabia and Turkey met Saturday in Ottawa with Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss the Israel-Hamas war.
Quebec's English universities propose new tuition model for out-of-province students

Quebec's English universities propose new tuition model for out-of-province students

MONTREAL — Quebec's English-language universities are proposing a new tuition model that they say will inflict less harm on the three institutions than the provincial government's planned tuition hike for out-of-province students.
Wisconsin university regents reject deal with Republicans to reduce diversity positions

Wisconsin university regents reject deal with Republicans to reduce diversity positions

MADISON, Wis.
Between burger bites, Christmas card-writing and constant voting, MPs lose a work day

Between burger bites, Christmas card-writing and constant voting, MPs lose a work day

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament lost an entire day of work in the House of Commons after a voting marathon forced by the Conservatives, sneaking in bites of burgers and writing Christmas cards to get them through the night.
Peek inside Joe Biden's campaign fundraisers, where big money mingles with old jokes in swanky homes

Peek inside Joe Biden's campaign fundraisers, where big money mingles with old jokes in swanky homes

LOS ANGELES (AP) — If you're a Democrat with money to burn and friends in high places, you can spend thousands on tickets to a fundraiser with President Joe Biden . If not, keep reading to see what you're missing.
Veterans Affairs won't pay for truck cover for retired navy reservist's wheelchair

Veterans Affairs won't pay for truck cover for retired navy reservist's wheelchair

OTTAWA — Winter hasn't arrived yet in the Niagara region, but the rain and cold the last few weeks have kept Stephen La Salle from leaving home as often as he'd like.
Taiwan-Canada ties surge as supporters tout trade, politics and shared values

Taiwan-Canada ties surge as supporters tout trade, politics and shared values

VANCOUVER — Somewhere at the confluence of politics, commerce and shared values driving a recent wave of Canadian fascination with Taiwan, there were the island's "freedom pineapples.
CSIS boss apologizes for response to rape claim, revamps anti-harassment plans

CSIS boss apologizes for response to rape claim, revamps anti-harassment plans

VANCOUVER — Canada's spy chief has apologized to staff for his response to rape and harassment allegations in the agency's British Columbia office.
Biden launches a Hollywood fundraising blitz to tap into star power with strikes over

Biden launches a Hollywood fundraising blitz to tap into star power with strikes over

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Here's a Hollywood ending that President Joe Biden wants to bring to life: An incumbent facing tough polling numbers and questions about his advanced age overcomes a brash opponent to win a second term at the White House.
What is CSIS' physical surveillance unit, where staff allege sex assault, harassment?

What is CSIS' physical surveillance unit, where staff allege sex assault, harassment?

OTTAWA — A recruitment video for the physical surveillance unit of Canada's spy agency shows people using trains, cars and a bicycle to surreptitiously trail a target through Montreal.
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