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Canada's global reputation suffering under Trudeau, Garneau asserts in autobiography

Canada's global reputation suffering under Trudeau, Garneau asserts in autobiography

OTTAWA — Former foreign affairs minister Marc Garneau says Canada has lost its standing in the world under the tenure of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whom he criticizes as an ill-prepared leader who prioritizes politics and makes big pronouncements
Canadian unemployment rate rose to 6.4% in June as jobs market stalls

Canadian unemployment rate rose to 6.4% in June as jobs market stalls

OTTAWA — The Canadian job market stalled in June as the economy lost 1,400 jobs and the unemployment rate climbed to its highest level in more than two years, bolstering the case for further interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada.
22-year-old man arrested in deadly Toronto transit stabbing, 19-year-old also charged

22-year-old man arrested in deadly Toronto transit stabbing, 19-year-old also charged

Police say they have made two arrests in the deadly afternoon stabbing of a 39-year-old man at a Toronto subway station.
A new U.K. government renews hopes for a free-trade deal with Canada

A new U.K. government renews hopes for a free-trade deal with Canada

OTTAWA — The major shift in the British political landscape after Thursday's election is reviving hope for a possible free-trade deal across the pond in Canada.
LCBO workers on strike for first time ever after talks break down

LCBO workers on strike for first time ever after talks break down

TORONTO — Workers at Ontario's main liquor retailer have officially walked out in the first strike in history of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union had set a strike deadline of 12:01 a.m.
Toronto daycare rolls back staff wage raises, blames Ontario's funding model

Toronto daycare rolls back staff wage raises, blames Ontario's funding model

TORONTO — A large Toronto child-care operator is rolling back raises for staff, laying the blame on how the Ontario government is funding the national $10-a-day program.
CSIS director David Vigneault stepping down after seven years on the job

CSIS director David Vigneault stepping down after seven years on the job

OTTAWA — David Vigneault says he is stepping down from his job as the head of Canada’s spy agency. The director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, who spent seven years at the helm, is leaving the public service altogether.
Poilievre vows to scrap Online Harms Act as PBO pegs cost of regulators at $200M

Poilievre vows to scrap Online Harms Act as PBO pegs cost of regulators at $200M

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre vowed Thursday to repeal the Liberals' Online Harms Act should it become law, the same day the parliamentary budget officer estimated that setting up proposed new regulators would cost $200 million over f
Blue Jays drop series finale against Astros as offence fizzles after first inning

Blue Jays drop series finale against Astros as offence fizzles after first inning

TORONTO — After a big first inning, the Blue Jays appeared all set to bring some fireworks to their July 4 tilt against the Houston Astros.

Dubón has tiebreaking hit, Peña homers as Astros beat Blue Jays 5-3 for 12th win in 14 games

TORONTO (AP) — Mauricio Dubón hit a tiebreaking single in the fifth inning, Jeremy Peña added a solo home run and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 on Thursday for their 12th win in 14 games.
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