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Ottawa's foreign aid chief eyes red tape, visibility as Canada resists cutbacks

Ottawa's foreign aid chief eyes red tape, visibility as Canada resists cutbacks

OTTAWA — The MP overseeing foreign aid says Canada must take a more efficient, more visible approach to development and humanitarian assistance to make the case for maintaining aid spending as the United States pulls back.
Quebec premier offers condolences after all victims recovered from helicopter crash

Quebec premier offers condolences after all victims recovered from helicopter crash

MONTRÉAL — Quebec's premier offered his condolences on Thursday to the victims of an air ambulance crash on Quebec's North Shore that killed three crew members and a patient.
Frank Stronach to stand trial in Toronto early next year before judge alone

Frank Stronach to stand trial in Toronto early next year before judge alone

TORONTO — Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach is now set to stand trial in his Toronto sexual assault case early next year before a judge alone.
In the news today: Foreign aid transparency, Quebec chopper crash victims found

In the news today: Foreign aid transparency, Quebec chopper crash victims found

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Canada brings seven citizens out of Israel, West Bank as most find their own way out

Canada brings seven citizens out of Israel, West Bank as most find their own way out

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says it brought just seven Canadians out of Israel and the West Bank to Jordan on buses offered Wednesday.
National chief asks senators to slow down major projects bill, as senator collapses

National chief asks senators to slow down major projects bill, as senator collapses

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on senators to slow down Ottawa's sprint to pass Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial major projects bill this week.
Just for Laughs founder says three women in sex-assault civil trial were consenting

Just for Laughs founder says three women in sex-assault civil trial were consenting

MONTRÉAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon testified Wednesday that he had consensual relations with three of the nine women suing him for sexual assault and misconduct.
Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering

Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering

OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau is said to be recovering after collapsing on the Senate floor on Wednesday in the midst of debate on the federal government's major projects bill. Brazeau, 50, rose to speak shortly after 4 p.m.
Canada issues deportation orders, cancels visas for Iranian regime members

Canada issues deportation orders, cancels visas for Iranian regime members

OTTAWA — Three people have been found ineligible to remain in Canada in recent years for being senior officials of the Iranian regime, the federal border agency says.
Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says

Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says

Researcher says climate change and its effects, including heat waves and changing snow patterns, are draining the "bank account" of fresh water that glaciers contain.