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Canada to increase annual immigration admissions to 350,000 by 2021
Canada will take in 40,000 more immigrants in 2021 than it plans to accept this year, Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen said on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
Crew, including Canadian, could be heading to space station Dec. 3: Russians
Russian space officials said on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, that they hope to resume sending crews to the International Space Station in early December, potentially clearing the way for Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques to make his first voyage into space.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Churchill as town celebrates rail line repairs
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to visit the northern Manitoba community of Churchill today, November 1, 2018, as residents celebrate the arrival of the first train to roll into town in more than a year.
Ottawa, Alberta reach agreement on funding proposal for Calgary 2026 Olympic bid
Calgary city council will decide on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, whether a last-minute revamping of financial terms is enough to save a potential bid for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Air Canada, WestJet latest companies to cut ties to SeaWorld ahead of whale bill
Air Canada and WestJet Airlines Ltd. are joining a growing wave of companies that have cut ties to SeaWorld, in sync with the spirit of a bill to ban whale and dolphin captivity and in the wake of concerns raised by animal rights advocates.
Canadian politicians, police respond to Pittsburgh synagogue attack
Canadian politicians and Jewish groups expressed sympathy for the victims and condemnation for the shooter after an attack at a synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday left 11 people dead and six others wounded.
Canada ratifies Pacific Rim trade deal after final vote in Senate
A bill to enact a new trade pact with Pacific Rim countries has passed the legislative finish line, making Canada one of the first countries to ratify the 11-country deal.
Trudeau says cancelling contract with Saudis could cost billions
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday it could cost "billions of dollars” to break a contract providing light armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia but the government is looking at that option to assert Canada’s commitment to human rights and protection of journalists.
IOC firm on financial contribution should Calgary pursue and win 2026 Games
The International Olympic Committee won't contribute more than the $1.2 billion already committed to Calgary if the city wins the bid for the 2026 Winter Games.
Trudeau says Canadians expect 'consequences' for Khashoggi murder
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears to be inching closer to cancelling Canada's $15-billion deal to sell light armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia.