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Even without strong powers, mayors find a way to get things done

Anyone following the debate around Ontario’s proposed Bill 39, which would permit the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa to exercise “strong mayor” powers, may be under the impression that the leaders of these large Canadian cities have difficulty getting things done.

The Conversation

Daughters of murdered Indigenous woman push Canada for action

Morgan Harris is among the victims of an alleged serial killer accused of murdering Indigenous women in Winnipeg.

Al Jazeera

English only? The Emergencies Act inquiry showed Canada's hostility towards francophones

The Public Order Emergency Commission, which examined the federal government’s decision to declare a state of emergency during the occupation of the so-called freedom convoy in Ottawa, is bringing into the light debates over how bilingual Canada really is.

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Canada to send more warships to Taiwan Strait as China claims ‘sovereign rights’

Ottawa says it will push back against unilateral actions that threaten status quo

The Independent UK

Canada Probing How its Parts Ended Up in Iranian Drones Used by Russia

Canadian authorities are investigating how Canadian-made parts made it into Iranian drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday. Local media reported that European think-tank Statewatch and authorities in Kyiv found antenna components from Ottawa-based Tallysman Wireless -- among 30 parts produced by Western companies…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Canada issues ‘cease and desist’ warning to China over ‘police stations’ in Ottawa

China accused of illegal activities but Beijing embassy says locations are merely ‘service stations’ to renew driver’s licenses

The Guardian - US

Jaroslav Halak earns his first win, Rangers beat Senators to end three-game skid

OTTAWA, Ontario — These were dire straits for the Rangers. If there was such a thing as a must-win game for an NHL team in November, this one, against the lowly Senators, was it for the Blueshirts, who’d lost their previous three games and who were facing a crisis of…

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The Emergencies Act inquiry revealed a disturbing disregard of the public interest

The Public Order Emergency Commission into the use of the Emergency Act has ended. The mandated hearings were looking into whether invoking the act was justified to end the so-called freedom convoy protest in Ottawa in February 2022 — and they raised serious questions about protecting the public interest.

The Conversation

Ducks allow 3 power-play goals in lopsided loss to Senators

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Given the chance to build momentum coming off their first regulation win of the season, the Ducks squandered the opportunity and fell flat against the Ottawa Senators.

The Orange County Register

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defends emergency edict used to end trucker convoy

OTTAWA, Canada — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended his decision to invoke emergency powers to quell a trucker convoy protest in February, arguing during public testimony that the move was aimed at staving off the threat of violence.

Tribune News Service

Trudeau says emergency powers needed to disperse convoy blockades

Canadian prime minister says convoy presented ‘threats of serious violence’, justifying use of Emergencies Act.

Al Jazeera

‘Five Years Ago I Wasn’t Even a Pro ... It’s Crazy to Think’

N.Y.-born Canadian striker Jonathan David has come a long way, and now he’s a sought-after talent and a chief actor for one of the World Cup’s best underdog stories.

Sports Illustrated

No, invoking the Emergencies Act isn't the same as using the notwithstanding clause

Some commentators are comparing the federal government’s use of emergency legislation to deal with the prolonged “freedom convoy” protests in Ottawa and the Ontario government’s decision, since abandoned, to invoke the notwithstanding clause to impose back-to-work legislation on education workers.

The Conversation

Canada imposes new sanctions on Haitian politicians - statement

Canada on Friday imposed sanctions on three Haitian politicians, including a former president of the country's Chamber of Deputies, with Ottawa accusing them of aiding gang leaders and laundering their illicit earnings, according to a statement.

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China says Xi was not criticising Trudeau during candid exchange at G20

China's foreign ministry on Thursday said Chinese President Xi Jinping was not criticising Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after Xi was seen confronting him at the G20 summit over alleged leaks from an informal meeting they had held on Tuesday.

Newsday

Islanders ride power play, penalty kill to win over Senators

OTTAWA – Special teams made all the difference for the Islanders as they opened a four-game road trip with a tense 4-2 win over the Senators on Monday at Canadian Tire Centre.

Reuters

Russia adds 100 more Canadians to its sanctions list in tit-for-tat move

Russia on Monday barred entry to 100 Canadians in retaliation for Ottawa's exclusion of Russian citizens, the latest wave of a long series of tit-for-tat expulsions from Russia and Western countries over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Canada readies new Indo-Pacific strategy amid tense China ties

Canada will soon announce a new Indo-Pacific strategy to challenge China on human rights issues while cooperating with the world's second-biggest economy on climate change and other shared goals, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on Wednesday.

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Daily Mirror

Ryan Reynolds confirms plans to buy second team after Wrexham but has significant problem

Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds is keen to add to his growing sporting empire and buy NHL side Ottawa Senators, but has admitted that he needs some financial help to do so

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Flyers snap losing skid with 2-1 win over Senators and former captain Claude Giroux

OTTAWA, Ontario ― Despite the “weirdness” of facing off against their longtime captain Claude Giroux, the Flyers overcame penalties, sloppiness and emotions to beat Giroux and the Ottawa Senators, 2-1, snapping a three-game skid.

Daily Mirror

Ryan Reynolds refuses to rule out £584m takeover of NHL side after Wrexham success

Wrexham AFC co-chairman Ryan Reynolds could be interested in buying the Ottawa Senators of the NHL should the franchise become available amid uncertainty over their future

The Conversation

Emergencies Act inquiry: How to balance protest rights with the rule of law?

A question operating in the background of the ongoing Emergencies Act inquiry is one of the most difficult for liberal democratic societies to resolve.

Al Jazeera

Canada sends delegation to Haiti to ‘assess’ security crisis

Move comes as top Canadian and US leaders meet in Ottawa to discuss potential ‘international security mission’ to Haiti.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Canada Repatriates 2 women, 2 Children from Syria Camps

Canada has repatriated two women and two children from camps in Syria holding family members of suspected ISIS militants, and charged one with supporting terrorism, officials said Wednesday. This followed years of pressure on Ottawa -- which long refused for security reasons to repatriate as many as 50 Canadians believed…

Tribune News Service

Stars’ picturesque start to the season finally met with first imperfection

OTTAWA, Ontario — A half-dozen games into a picturesque start, the Stars have met their first imperfection.

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