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In the news today: Spy agency officials to appear at meddling inquiry

In the news today: Spy agency officials to appear at meddling inquiry

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Anishinaabe elder uses online video to pass along love of language to children

Anishinaabe elder uses online video to pass along love of language to children

Barbara Nolan, an Anishnaabe elder on a mission to promote her nation's language, says she loves to hear stories about how her work is influencing children.
B.C. company sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Department wants Health Canada licences back

B.C. company sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Department wants Health Canada licences back

VANCOUVER — A chemical firm based in Port Coquitlam, B.C., claims Health Canada wrongfully cancelled its licences to make natural health products after being sanctioned by the U.S.
Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

British Columbians could find out who wins the provincial election on Oct. 19 in about the same time it took to start counting ballots in previous votes.
Trudeau, French president Macron meet in Canada as trade deal challenges continue

Trudeau, French president Macron meet in Canada as trade deal challenges continue

OTTAWA — French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say their governments will collaborate more on issues ranging from the war in Ukraine to foreign interference, as they face off against rising populism and misinformation.
CSE should make changes or stop using polygraphs: watchdog report

CSE should make changes or stop using polygraphs: watchdog report

OTTAWA — A new watchdog report says there are fundamental issues with the use of polygraphs for security screening by Canada's cyberspy agency.
Trudeau says he's 'still waiting' for Quebec premier's plan on temporary immigration

Trudeau says he's 'still waiting' for Quebec premier's plan on temporary immigration

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Quebec's premier of saying things that he "knows aren't true" about immigration as the two leaders continue to clash over the issue.
Feds eyeing new ways to publicly flag possible foreign interference during elections

Feds eyeing new ways to publicly flag possible foreign interference during elections

OTTAWA — The federal government is mulling new ways to inform the public about possible foreign interference developments during an election campaign, a senior official told a commission of inquiry Thursday.
'I wasn't thinking about sex,' Conservative MP says after being accused of homophobia

'I wasn't thinking about sex,' Conservative MP says after being accused of homophobia

OTTAWA — Accusations of homophobia and partisan jabs took centre stage in the House of Commons on Thursday as MPs debated another Conservative motion aimed at toppling the government, after their first attempt failed.
Canadian musician K'naan charged with 2010 sexual assault in Quebec City

Canadian musician K'naan charged with 2010 sexual assault in Quebec City

QUÉBEC — Canadian rapper K'naan, known for the global hit "Wavin' Flag," has been charged for an alleged sexual assault in Quebec City dating back more than 14 years.
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