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Timeline: The prime minister's evolving statements on the war in the Gaza Strip

Timeline: The prime minister's evolving statements on the war in the Gaza Strip

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was rebuked Tuesday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a strongly worded statement calling for an end to violence in the Gaza Strip. Here is a look at how the prime minister's position has evolved as the conflict has unfolded.
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Two more Canadians leave Gaza Strip, Freeland sidesteps Netanyahu rebuke of Trudeau

Two more Canadians leave Gaza Strip, Freeland sidesteps Netanyahu rebuke of Trudeau

OTTAWA — The situation in the Gaza Strip is "heartbreaking," Canada's deputy prime minister said Wednesday, the day after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rebuked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for urging Israel to stop "the killing of women
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Anti-vax soldier came close to mutiny, should face severe punishment: prosecutor

Anti-vax soldier came close to mutiny, should face severe punishment: prosecutor

A reservist's fight against Canada's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the Armed Forces came close to mutiny and could have spurred protests similar to the storming of the United States Capitol in January 2021, a court martial in British Columbia heard Wednesday.
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Carbon price carve-out for heating oil muddied waters in Senate on other bill: Simons

Carbon price carve-out for heating oil muddied waters in Senate on other bill: Simons

OTTAWA — A Conservative private member's bill to exempt more fuel used by farmers from the carbon price is stirring up intense lobbying efforts in the Senate, and leaving the Liberals on the verge of being forced to carve up their signature climate p
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'Dances With Wolves' actor asks Nevada Supreme Court to drop all charges

'Dances With Wolves' actor asks Nevada Supreme Court to drop all charges

LAS VEGAS — The lawyer for Nathan Chasing Horse has asked the Nevada Supreme Court to drop all charges against the "Dances With Wolves" actor and self-described medicine man.
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Prime Minister's Office gives mandate letters to two ministers, months after shuffle

Prime Minister's Office gives mandate letters to two ministers, months after shuffle

OTTAWA — The Prime Minister's Office has quietly published mandate letters for two ministers who were given new portfolios in the Liberal government's summer cabinet shuffle, but it won't be updating its prescriptions for jobs that already existed.
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100 Vancouver police sent to protect Trudeau after Gaza protest surrounds restaurant

100 Vancouver police sent to protect Trudeau after Gaza protest surrounds restaurant

About 250 people showed up to the restaurant.
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Freeland touts need for grocery competition after Loblaw, Metro post higher profits

Freeland touts need for grocery competition after Loblaw, Metro post higher profits

More competition is needed in Canada’s grocery sector as consumers grapple with higher food prices, said Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, after two of the country's largest grocers reported higher sales and profits in the most recent quarter.
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Cities facing 'unprecedented challenges,' Montreal mayor says as property taxes rise

Cities facing 'unprecedented challenges,' Montreal mayor says as property taxes rise

Montreal is imposing the highest property tax increases in years as Mayor Valérie Plante says Canadian cities are facing "unprecedented challenges" linked to inflation, housing and climate change. On Wednesday, Plante released a $6.
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Canada's former Afghan envoy suggests Ottawa send diplomats to Taliban-held country

Canada's former Afghan envoy suggests Ottawa send diplomats to Taliban-held country

OTTAWA — Two of Canada's former ambassadors to Afghanistan are debating whetherit's time to establish a diplomatic presence in Kabul, and how best to keep tabs onthe Taliban-held country where Canadian troops fought for more than 12 years.
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