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Bloc wants Liberal bill amended to remove religious exemption from hate speech laws: source
The Bloc Québécois is planning to introduce an amendment to a Liberal government bill that would remove a religious exemption from Canada’s hate speech laws, a source has told CBC News. Source link
Springer on returning Blue Jays pitcher Bieber and newcomers Cease, Ponce: 'It’s a great time for us'
A reloaded Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation has George Springer excited, not necessarily to take another run at the World Series, but to welcome the pitchers into the clubhouse. Source link
Conservatives call for end to 'one-click citizenship,' return to in-person ceremonies
The Conservatives are asking the Liberal government to end “one-click citizenship” and return all citizenship ceremonies to in-person events. Source link
Early retirement info coming soon for federal public servants, government says
The federal government is in the process of sending information on its planned early retirement program to nearly 70,000 employees as it works to reduce the size of the public service. Source link
Intelligence watchdog facing cuts as Liberals seek new powers for national security agencies
One of the watchdogs meant to keep Canada’s intelligence and security activities in check is warning it will have to reduce the number of reviews it can take on due to the Liberal government’s spending cuts. Source link
Delayed introduction of First Nations clean water bill 'unacceptable,' say chiefs
Chiefs in Ontario are denouncing the federal government’s delayed introduction of a bill to ensure First Nations have safe drinking water. They’re also concerned that Canada intends to weaken proposed legislation before tabling it. Source link
‘We want to go home,’ residents say as blaze in Toronto's east end continues for 6th day
Almost one week after the Thorncliffe Park blaze started, engineers and fire crews have officially decided they’ll need to destroy the wall to access the burning material and extinguish it. Source link
Canadian men draw Argentina, Fiji and Spain for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Canada, ranked 25th in the world, has been drawn in Pool C with No. 6 Argentina, No. 8 Fiji and No. 15 Spain at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Source link
Tim Hortons lobbied MPs for more temporary foreign workers over last 18 months
For more than a year, Canadian coffee giant Tim Hortons has been pushing the federal government to lift the cap on temporary foreign workers some of its franchisees can hire, CBC News has learned. Source link
Stop treating your pet like a fur baby – you're damaging its health
Pet owners’ increasing tendency to see their animals as children rather than dogs or cats can have dire consequences. Owners, and veterinarians, should be wary, warns Eddie Clutton Source link