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Poll suggests half of Canadians believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Poll suggests half of Canadians believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that nearly half of Canadians believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza almost two years after the current conflict began.
Ottawa moves to prop up youth employment in a rough summer jobs market

Ottawa moves to prop up youth employment in a rough summer jobs market

OTTAWA — The federal government is moving to shore up a historically weak summer job market for students — even as one economist argues tough employment prospects for young people suggest broader softness in the job market.
U.S. condemns Canada, four other nations over Israeli sanctions

U.S. condemns Canada, four other nations over Israeli sanctions

OTTAWA — The United States condemned Canada and four other countries on Tuesday for imposing sanctions on two Israeli cabinet ministers. Canada joined the U.K.
Court rules Trump's tariffs can stay in effect while appeal proceeds

Court rules Trump's tariffs can stay in effect while appeal proceeds

The decision provides a temporary victory for the Trump administration as it hits its first legal barriers for realigning global trade.
B.C. ruling says note on 'dinged' car was binding contract between two lawyers

B.C. ruling says note on 'dinged' car was binding contract between two lawyers

British Columbia's Civil Resolution Tribunal says a note left on a car about a "dinged" door was a binding contract to pay repair costs.
Man accused of plotting shooting at New York Jewish centre extradited to U.S.

Man accused of plotting shooting at New York Jewish centre extradited to U.S.

OTTAWA — The U.S. Justice Department says a Pakistani citizen who was living in Canada has been extradited to New York, where he's accused of plotting to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish centre.
Judge says Montreal billionaire Robert Miller too sick for trial on sex charges

Judge says Montreal billionaire Robert Miller too sick for trial on sex charges

MONTREAL — The criminal case against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller came to a halt on Tuesday as a Quebec Superior Court judge stayed sex-related charges against him.
Defence takes aim at complainant's credibility in hockey players' sex assault trial

Defence takes aim at complainant's credibility in hockey players' sex assault trial

LONDON — A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by five hockey players in a London, Ont.
Labour minister urges mediation to help settle Montreal transit mechanics strike

Labour minister urges mediation to help settle Montreal transit mechanics strike

MONTREAL — Quebec's labour minister is calling for mediation in a strike involving Montreal's public transit maintenance workers that's crippling the network.
Quebec government vows to maintain out-of-province tuition hike

Quebec government vows to maintain out-of-province tuition hike

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is promising to maintain a university tuition hike for out-of-province students despite a court ruling that found the existing policy is not justified.