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Quebec government tables legislation to limit number of international students

Quebec government tables legislation to limit number of international students

MONTREAL — Quebec has introduced legislation to cap the number of international students in the province, part of a larger push by the government to reduce temporary immigration.
PBO releases updated carbon price report after previous error sparked controversy

PBO releases updated carbon price report after previous error sparked controversy

An update on the federal carbon price's economic impact that corrected an error in earlier reports largely supports previous conclusions, the parliamentary budget officer said Thursday.
'Take these storms seriously': Canadians in Florida advised caution post-Milton

'Take these storms seriously': Canadians in Florida advised caution post-Milton

As multiple deaths were reported in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton and millions in Florida were left without power, a Canadian meteorologist in the area said it's possible more extreme weather could come in the wake of the devastation and Canadian
Bloc leader, MPs and farmers press Senate to pass supply management bill

Bloc leader, MPs and farmers press Senate to pass supply management bill

OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet and MPs from all parties in the House of Commons were on Parliament Hill on Thursday to call for the Senate to pass a Bloc bill on supply management.
Trudeau applauds Thailand for legalizing gay marriage during meeting at ASEAN summit

Trudeau applauds Thailand for legalizing gay marriage during meeting at ASEAN summit

VIENTIANE — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated the new prime minister of Thailand for her country's move to legalize same-sex marriage.
Jacob Hoggard abandons bid to challenge 2022 conviction before Canada's top court

Jacob Hoggard abandons bid to challenge 2022 conviction before Canada's top court

TORONTO — Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has abandoned his bid to appeal his 2022 sexual assault conviction before Canada's top court.
Canada adds $15M to aid for Lebanon and will match $6M in donations

Canada adds $15M to aid for Lebanon and will match $6M in donations

OTTAWA — Canada is adding another $15 million to its humanitarian aid package for Lebanon after an escalation in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.
Corrective to Oct. 9 story about Lebanon aid

Corrective to Oct. 9 story about Lebanon aid

OTTAWA — In a story on Oct. 9 about Canada donating another $15 million in aid for Lebanon relief efforts, The Canadian Press erroneously reported that the federal government would match donations to the Humanitarian Coalition's campaign until Nov.
In the news today: Overtime strike kicks off at Montreal port

In the news today: Overtime strike kicks off at Montreal port

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Rustad changes story after BC Coroners Service says no record of fatal overdose

Rustad changes story after BC Coroners Service says no record of fatal overdose

VANCOUVER — B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has changed his story about seeing a man die of a drug overdose on his way to a televised election debate, after the BC Coroners Service said it had no record of such a death where he said it occurred.
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