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Five things to know about the auditor general's reports on the federal public service
OTTAWA - A new round of reports from auditor general is once again revealing gaps and delays across the federal public service, including on access to antimicrobial drugs, the processing of immigratio...
Oct 19, 2023
Anti-discrimination efforts falling short in the public service: auditor general
OTTAWA - The federal auditor general says Canada's efforts to combat racism and discrimination in major departments and agencies are falling short. Auditor General Karen Hogan found in a report releas...
Oct 19, 2023
Auditor general calls for online application portal for refugees amid severe backlogs
OTTAWA - Refugees are being left behind by Canada's oversized immigration backlogs, and the federal auditor general is calling on the government to immediately create a way for them to apply online. A...
Oct 19, 2023
Sidney Powell pleads guilty in deal with prosecutors over efforts to overturn Trump loss in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - Lawyer Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday over efforts to overturn Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election in Georgia, becoming the second defendant in the sprawl...
Oct 19, 2023
Unions say Sask. Party should focus on affordability crisis, not parental rights
As the parental rights debate continues in Saskatchewan, those opposing the proposed legislation are making their voices heard.The legislation, dubbed the "Parents' Bill of Rights," includes a measure...
Oct 19, 2023
Canada warms up for playoffs with win over Hungary at world mixed curling playdowns
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom - Canada remained unbeaten at the world mixed curling championship on Thursday by posting a 12-6 victory over Hungary at Curl Aberdeen. The round-robin finale was a playoff wa...
Oct 19, 2023
Canadian breaking star Philip (B-Boy Phil Wizard) Kim constantly on the move
Canadian breaking star Philip (B-Boy Phil Wizard) Kim is in Paris this week for the Red Bull BC One World Final. Before that he's not so sure. "It's been the busiest year of travel for me," he said. "...
Oct 19, 2023
RCMP tells owners to turn in guns after banned fully automatic model sold in Canada
OTTAWA - The RCMP has told owners to turn in fully automatic military surplus firearms after hundreds were misidentified and allowed into Canada for commercial sale. The Mounties say the registrar of ...
Oct 19, 2023
In the news today: Israel's envoy to Canada warns of "fine line" in free speech
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... 'Thin line' for free speech, hate: Israel envoy Israel's envoy to Canada says i...
Oct 19, 2023
Canada promised to stop exporting unwanted plastic waste. But it's still happening.
OTTAWA - On the northern fringe of Myanmar's largest city is a township of nearly 300,000 people with a growing industrial base in textiles, consumer goods and food products. But north of Yangon in Sh...
Oct 19, 2023