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  International support force needed in Haiti, says UN human rights commissioner

  The UN high commissioner for human rights says an international support force is needed in Haiti to help end the gang violence and restore order to the country. "I firmly believe that it is important to support the national police, but it can only be done through an international support force of sorts that is time bound … that gives the intelligence, that provides the type of support that the national police needs," Volker Türk said in an interview airing Sunday on Rosemary Barton Live. U.S. Pr

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  The Canadian Press

  Biden's moves on Alaska drilling, TikTok test young voters

  TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Recent moves by President Joe Biden to pressure TikTok over its Chinese ownership and approve oil drilling in an untapped area of Alaska are testing the loyalty of young voters, a group that’s largely been in his corner. Youth turnout surged in the three elections since Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, helping Biden eke out victories in swing states in 2020, pick up a Democratic Senate seat in the 2022 election and stem potential losses in the House. But the 80-yea

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  Saskatchewan family doctors say provincial budget short on needed reforms

  REGINA — Saskatchewan family doctors say the province’s latest budget fails to make needed reforms that would help keep them here as some look elsewhere for work. Saskatchewan Medical Association President Dr. John Gjevre said the Saskatchewan Party government’s budget doesn’t do enough to transform primary care so that more people can access a family doctor. While he welcomes new funding for health care, Gjevre said it has been frustrating to watch other provinces make program changes that doct

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  Security adviser warned PM of public concerns on foreign agent registry: memo

  OTTAWA — A newly released memo shows the prime minister's national security adviser warned him to expect some pushback from planned public consultations about a foreign agent registry, given that countries have used such registries as tools of control. In her memo last August, Jody Thomas told Justin Trudeau the discussions "may elicit a range of reactions" — from applause to reservations. "Concerns may be further amplified since some foreign governments, like Russia, have used 'foreign agent re

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  After nearly 50 years, football is making a comeback at this Châteauguay, Que., high school

  A high school in Châteauguay, Que., is getting ready for some high school football. After five decades, the Blazers are back. As a matter of fact, the last time Howard S. Billings sent a football team on the field, they weren't even called the Blazers. "Kids are running up to me 'Coach, coach, coach. Is it true? Is it true? Is it true?'" said Luc Pelland, who will guide the school's first football team since way back when Pierre Elliott Trudeau was prime minister and gasoline cost about 39 cents

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  BBC

  US-Canada agree to turn back asylum seekers at border

  A deal to limit a surge of asylum seekers between New York and Quebec goes into force on Saturday.

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  The Canadian Press

  Biden and Trudeau toast to friendship, hope and family at gala dinner

  OTTAWA — U.S. President Joe Biden stayed in Ottawa during his short trip north of the border, but the catering team from the National Arts Centre took him on a cross-Canada culinary tour Friday evening. The president and first lady Jill Biden were the guests of honour at a dinner hosted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau at the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum. Before dinner, the two leaders toasted the continued friendship and strong ties between the two nat

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  U.S. offers cash to Canadian critical minerals projects during Biden's visit

  There was a pot of gold at the end of President Joe Biden's jaunt to Canada. It's going to Canada's mining sector. The U.S. military will deliver funds this spring to critical minerals projects in both the U.S. and Canada. The goal is to accelerate the development of a critical minerals industry on this continent. The context is the United States' intensifying rivalry with China. The U.S. is desperate to reduce its reliance on its adversary for materials needed to power electric vehicles, electr

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  The Canadian Press

  Drag community shows up to protest Nebraska drag show bill

  LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A bill that would criminalize exposing anyone 18 or younger to a drag show in Nebraska was the last one to get a public hearing in this year's legislative session late Friday. But those opposed to the bill made sure the final hearing went out with a flash of glitter and sequins. Among scores of people who showed up to voice their opposition were more than a dozen dressed in drag, including heavy makeup, wigs and evening gowns. The bill's main sponsor, conservative Sen. Dave

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  The latest developments on U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa

  OTTAWA — The latest developments on U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa with first lady Jill Biden on Friday. All times eastern. 7:40 p.m. U.S. President Joe Biden speaks next. He recalls his earlier reference in Parliament to the poem In Flanders Fields. He quotes a poet and says he believes we are at an inflection point in the world. His toast (with water): “To family, to Canada and the United States.” He and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touch glasses and Biden says, “Thanks man.” Medi

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