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Dozens of asylum seekers intercepted crossing into Quebec from U.S. in back of truck
Three alleged smugglers and 44 asylum seekers attempting to enter Canada from the U.S. were intercepted in Stanstead, Que., by the RCMP overnight Sunday.
Trump slams Canada's plan to recognize Palestinian state amid trade talks
U.S. President Donald Trump took to his social media platform just after midnight on Thursday to say he is not pleased with Canada backing statehood for Palestine, under certain conditions. He says it could affect trade negotiations, which Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed have not been finalized yet just two days ahead of the deadline.
Terrebonne, Que., police officers suspended for racial profiling
Quebec’s police ethics administrative tribunal has ordered the suspension of two Terrebonne, Que., officers for racially profiling a Black man in 2019 while he was driving.
France plans to recognize Palestinian statehood. Will Canada do the same?
French President Emmanuel Macron has committed to formally recognizing Palestinian statehood at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. Will Canada follow in France’s footsteps any time soon?
Carney calls Israel denying humanitarian aid in Gaza 'violation of international law'
Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling for Israel’s control of aid distribution to be replaced amid reports of mass starvation in Gaza.
Canadian who died in ICE custody reported health issues weeks earlier, agency says
The Canadian who died while in custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement had several health concerns in the weeks leading up to his death, according to a report published on Wednesday.
Remembering iconic Montreal jazz drummer, bebop master Norman Marshall Villeneuve
Known for his musicality, mentorship and spirited passion, Norman Marshall Villeneuve died Wednesday at the age of 87. Starting behind the drums as a kid, Villeneuve kept the tempo for some of jazz's greatest musicians and helped usher in newer generations of talent.
Quebec has rent control. So why are apartment prices still soaring?
As the asking price for rent in Montreal skyrockets, housing advocates are renewing calls for the Quebec government to set up a provincewide rent registry to support tenants fighting for affordable housing.
Prayer rooms, student groups fuelling tensions in Quebec colleges, government report finds
A Quebec government-commissioned investigation into the campus climate at Dawson and Vanier colleges is recommending the adoption of a law to "oversee academic freedom in the college system" with the aim of reducing tensions among students.
NATO head 'fairly confident' Canada will hit new defence spending target
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says he is "fairly confident" Canada will be able to meet the alliance's higher defence spending target, which will likely be set at the next leaders' summit at the end of June.