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CanadaNov 16, 2023

Trade talks won't resume until India co-operates in Nijjar case investigation: Mary Ng

Trade Minister Mary Ng says that Canada will not resume trade talks with India until Narendra Modi's government does not cooperate in the investigation of the case of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was murdered in Surrey.Mary Ng made the comments while speaking to reporters in San Francisco, where she has joined PM Trudeau for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit.It is worth noting that Canada stopped trade talks with India in September after the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.Nijjar was shot dead outside Gurdwara Sahib in Surrey on June 18.P. M. Trudeau also raised the issue in private dur
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CanadaNov 16, 2023

No Canadians on updated exit list for the Rafah border crossing

There are no Canadians mentioned in an updated list of foreign nationals who are being allowed to leave the Gaza Strip today.The General Authority for Crossings and Borders published the latest document on its Facebook page early this morning.Global Affairs Canada said Wednesday that a total of 367 Canadian citizens, permanent residents and family members have been able to get out, including nine people who left without the Canadian government's help.Two more people were able to travel to Egypt via the Rafah border crossing on Wednesday, and 10 made the trip on Monday.The Canadian government s
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CanadaNov 15, 2023

According to Canadian Real Estate Association, house sales decreasing in Canada

Monthly home sales in Canada fell last month.According to a report released by the Canadian Real Estate Association on Wednesday, 33,921 homes were sold in October this year, which is a slight increase of 0.9 percent over the same month last year, but if we look at month-to-month, home sales are down by 5.6 percent.During the period there was a slowdown in major markets.Meanwhile, the national average home price has increased by 1.8 percent to $656,625 compared to a year ago.Larry Cerqua, president of the association, said it appears that many potential buyers have changed plans.The decline in
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CanadaNov 15, 2023

Trudeau government must work to lower grocery prices: NDP

The NDP has called on the government to immediately work on a plan to lower grocery prices after Loblaw's and Metro's huge profits in the third quarter.NDP Deputy Leader Alexander Bouleris said in a statement that Loblaw's parent company's $18 billion in quarterly revenue is no small feat at a time when people are struggling with rising prices.He said that it is clear that some big grocers are taking advantage by raising prices on the pretext of inflation.Alexander said Canadians no longer had the courage to tolerate more.More families than ever are being forced to turn to food banks, when it
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CanadaNov 15, 2023

Leger survey suggests widespread dissatisfaction with Trudeau government

Almost two in three Canadians have a negative impression of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and half want him to resign before the next election, a new survey suggests.While affordability, housing and public debt are higher on the reasons people want Trudeau to go, one in five people surveyed said they want him to resign simply because they are "just tired of him."The Leger poll for The Canadian Press suggests widespread dissatisfaction with the Liberal government on everything from housing affordability and inflation to health care, government spending and climate change.It was taken online in
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CanadaNov 15, 2023

New subvariant of Covid-19 growing in Canada

A new subvariant of Covid-19, HV.1, is spreading rapidly in Canada.According to health experts, it is yet to be seen whether it is more contagious than previous variants.According to Health Canada, HV.1 is a subvariant of Omicron that is one of the fastest growing lineage groups in the country.There was a 2.1% increase in reported cases through August to 34.4% as of October 29, Health Canada said on its website.It also surpassed other variants like XBB 1.16 which were more dominant in late spring and summer.Infectious diseases expert Dr. According to Isaac Bogoch, it currently exists here.He s
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CanadaNov 15, 2023

Trudeau heads to Golden State for APEC summit in San Francisco

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to California for three days of meetings at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in San Francisco.Trudeau will meet today with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, long a liberal-minded ally in the effort to combat climate change.Officials say he'll attend an APEC reception later in the day hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden before a welcome dinner with tech leaders.Biden sits down today with Chinese President Xi Jinping in an effort to defuse a year of international tensions, a meeting widely seen as the focal point of the summit.Reports suggest the two leade
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CanadaNov 14, 2023

Poilievre should admit that most farm fuels are already exempt from carbon price: Guilbeault

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says if Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre had "any sense of moral decency," he would "admit" that 97 per cent of fuel used by Canadian farmers is already exempt from the carbon price.Guilbeault's comment comes as a new battle over carbon pricing is erupting over a Conservative bill that would take the price on pollution off propane and natural gas used for farming operations.Gasoline and diesel used for farming is already exempt, but many farmers have complained for several years that the carbon price is costing them a fortune when it comes to heating
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CanadaNov 14, 2023

Freeland announces $1.2 billion in funding for 2,600 new rental homes in Toronto

Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced $1.2 billion in funding for 2,600 new rental homes in Toronto.The government says more than 71,000 new rental housing units will be built across Canada by 2027-28.Freeland said the government is taking several steps to make housing more affordable.She said the federal government is working with provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous governments to build more and faster housing to make housing affordable for all Canadians.It is worth noting that housing remains a major challenge for the Liberal government.Opposition parti

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China’s foreign minister to visit Canada next week amid improving bilateral ties

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Alberta voters to weigh referendum question on province’s future in Canada on Oct. 19, says Premier Smith

Albertans will take part in a province-wide referendum on Oct. 19 that will ask voters to weigh in on Alberta’s future relationship with Canada, Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday evening during a televised address. Smith said the provincial government plans to include a new “blended question” on the ballot aimed at reflecting the views of both groups advocating for Alberta to remain within Canada and those supporting greater sovereignty or separation. She said the wording was developed with input from the pro-Canada group Forever Canadian and the separatist group Stay Free Albert