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Thirty per cent of Defence Department procurement positions vacant: Internal report

Thirty per cent of Defence Department procurement positions vacant: Internal report

OTTAWA — A new internal report by the Department of National Defence is casting a spotlight on a persistent problem undermining efforts to replace Canada's aging military equipment: a critical shortage of procurement experts.
New details of Johnston mandate emerge as MPs allege obstruction on foreign meddling

New details of Johnston mandate emerge as MPs allege obstruction on foreign meddling

OTTAWA — More details have come to public light about the mandate and remuneration for former governor general David Johnston, whom Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed to investigate allegations of foreign interference in the last two federal ele
Alberta premier says politicians cannot talk to accused, but her call was OK

Alberta premier says politicians cannot talk to accused, but her call was OK

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says members of the Alberta legislature, including cabinet ministers, are not free to talk to accused people about their criminal court cases but her call to a man facing charges was OK.
AFN seeks more time to develop plan implementing UN declaration on Indigenous rights

AFN seeks more time to develop plan implementing UN declaration on Indigenous rights

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations passed a resolution on Thursday calling for more time to finalize a plan on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Ranchers can rejig to avoid U.K. trade spat, bilateral deal gives edge over EU: envoy

Ranchers can rejig to avoid U.K. trade spat, bilateral deal gives edge over EU: envoy

OTTAWA — Britain's envoy to Ottawa suggests that an uproar in the Prairies over expanded trade agreements could be overcome if ranchers rejig their use of hormones — and she says an additional bilateral deal between Canada and London would give both
Search suspended for man linked to dead migrants, police say efforts exhausted

Search suspended for man linked to dead migrants, police say efforts exhausted

MONTREAL — Akwesasne Mohawk police say are suspending the organized search of local waterways for a man linked to the eight migrants whose bodies were pulled from the St. Lawrence River last week.
In The News for April 6 : How did Canada's job market fare last month?

In The News for April 6 : How did Canada's job market fare last month?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 6 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Recall issued for President's Choice brand Chopped Sesame Wonton Salad Kit

Recall issued for President's Choice brand Chopped Sesame Wonton Salad Kit

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for President's Choice brand Chopped Sesame Wonton Salad Kit because the product contains multiple ingredients not declared on the label.
Once-popular rural Quebec road for asylum seekers quiets down after U.S.-Canada deal

Once-popular rural Quebec road for asylum seekers quiets down after U.S.-Canada deal

MONTREAL — About 12 hours after the closure of a rural southern Quebec road used by thousands of asylum seekers to enter Canada from the United States, Evelyne Bouchard witnessed RCMP agents escort a family of four people off her property.
More than one million customers without power as heavy storms hit Quebec, Ontario

More than one million customers without power as heavy storms hit Quebec, Ontario

More than one million customers in Quebec and Ontario were without power Wednesday after a messy mix of freezing rain and thunderstorms pummeled parts of both provinces. Quebec's power utility said shortly after 2 a.m.