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What to know about MPs' vote on Palestine statehood, changes to Middle East policy

What to know about MPs' vote on Palestine statehood, changes to Middle East policy

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament passed a symbolic motion on Palestinian statehood in the House of Commons late Monday with support from the Liberal government. Here's how the motion differs from Ottawa's previous approach to the Middle East.
Driven by wildfire smoke, Canada's air quality worse than U.S.: report

Driven by wildfire smoke, Canada's air quality worse than U.S.: report

Canada's air pollution levels last year were worse than those in the United States for the first time since an air-quality firm started publishing its assessments in 2018.
'Completely discouraged': Auditor slams First Nations housing, policing failures

'Completely discouraged': Auditor slams First Nations housing, policing failures

OTTAWA — After two new reports detailing how the federal government is underperforming on First Nations housing and policing, the federal auditor general says a fundamental shift needs to occur in the government.
Federal government launches forensic audit of Saskatchewan First Nations group

Federal government launches forensic audit of Saskatchewan First Nations group

OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Canada says it plans to launch a forensic audit of an organization representing 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan.
Infrastructure program falls short on tracking results, but on right path: auditor

Infrastructure program falls short on tracking results, but on right path: auditor

Auditor general Karen Hogan says the government's $4.6-billion program to bolster transportation infrastructure across the country suffers from poor results tracking, but the fund is well-crafted overall.
Canada spending $40M to help Czechs send ammunition to Ukraine front lines

Canada spending $40M to help Czechs send ammunition to Ukraine front lines

OTTAWA — Canada is buying artillery ammunition and night vision equipment for Ukraine as part of its latest round of aid for the country.
Review of priest accused of sexual assaults in Nunavut finds Oblates unaware

Review of priest accused of sexual assaults in Nunavut finds Oblates unaware

An independent review of a priest accused of sexually abusing Inuit children in Nunavut says his Catholic order wasn’t aware of the allegations when he returned to France.
Young Canadian workers feel isolated and lonely, survey suggests

Young Canadian workers feel isolated and lonely, survey suggests

Telus Health has released its Mental Health Index today, with surveys on the mental health of employed people in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. The company says data was collected Jan.
Major Quebec nurses union reaches agreement with province for five-year-contract

Major Quebec nurses union reaches agreement with province for five-year-contract

MONTREAL — After 15 months of negotiations a major nurses union has reached an agreement with the Quebec government for a five-year collective agreement.
MPs approve softened Israel-Gaza motion as Liberals dodge vote to recognize Palestine

MPs approve softened Israel-Gaza motion as Liberals dodge vote to recognize Palestine

OTTAWA — The societal fissures forming around the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip played out Monday in the House of Commons as an NDP motion to recognize Palestine as a state was turned on its head before the final vote.