Ottawa is ready to step in and shut down shady schools that are abusing the international student program if provinces don’t crack down, Immigration Minister Marc Miller warned Tuesday
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Israel and Hamas indicate no deal is imminent after Biden signals Gaza cease-fire could be close
Israel and Hamas on Tuesday played down chances of an imminent breakthrough in talks for a cease-fire in Gaza, after U.S. President Joe Biden said Israel has agreed to pause its offensive during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan if a deal is reached to release some hostages
Israel is ready to pause its war in Gaza during Ramadan if a hostage deal is reached, Biden says
U.S. President Joe Biden signaled that a cease-fire in Gaza could be at hand, saying that Israel has agreed to pause its offensive during the upcoming Muslim holy month of Ramadan if a deal is reached to release some hostages held by Hamas
More to do on defence, Trudeau says after meetings with Polish leaders in Warsaw
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended Canada’s defence spending Monday as Polish counterpart Donald Tusk urged the rest of the West to confront the very real dangers Russia poses at a critical juncture in its war with Ukraine
Lynx Air to cease operations as of Monday. What passengers need to know
Some air travelers may be scrambling to make alternate plans after Canadian discount airline Lynx Air announced it will cease operations next week after filing for creditor protection.
Blair announces more than $273M in air defence, drone equipment for Latvia mission
The federal government is spending more than $273 million to acquire new military equipment for NATO’s Canada-led battle group in Latvia
Trudeau warns Israel of ‘catastrophic’ consequences of pending Rafah offensive
An Israeli military offensive into the densely populated area where some 1.5 million Palestinians have taken refuge in the Gaza Strip would be “catastrophic,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said late Wednesday
Rental demand from international students will slow this year, but won’t fall: RBC
RBC says the recently announced cap on new study permits won’t lead to an outright decrease in demand for rental housing from international students this year
Canada announces Ukraine $60M for F-16 supplies and equipment ahead of NATO meeting
Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada will send Ukraine $60 million to support its F-16 fighter aircraft
Israel and Hamas making progress in cease-fire, hostage release talks, officials say
Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, according to two officials with direct knowledge of the talks, as key meetings continue Tuesday between the sides in the Egyptian capital
Israeli forces rescue 2 hostages in dramatic Gaza raid that killed at least 67 Palestinians
Israeli forces rescued two hostages early Monday, storming a heavily guarded apartment in the Gaza Strip and extracting the captives under fire in a dramatic raid that was a small but symbolically significant success for Israel. The operation killed at least 67 Palestinians, including women and children, according to Palestinian health officials in the beleaguered territory.
Mahomes rallies Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl over 49ers in overtime
The NFL’s first Super Bowl in Las Vegas was a sloppy, mistake-filled affair that was mostly boring until the back-and-forth fourth quarter and OT. It was the second of 58 Super Bowls to be tied after regulation, and the first played under new overtime rules that ensured both teams got the ball.
Global Affairs Canada ‘aware of reports’ of missing Canadian in Gaza Strip
Ottawa says it is aware of reports that another Canadian citizen has gone missing in the Gaza Strip
Canadian reported missing in Gaza makes contact with family, posts video online
A spokeswoman for the family of a Palestinian Canadian who was reported missing in the Gaza Strip says he has made contact with his loved ones
Champagne says he’s working phones to court new players for Canadian grocery market
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne is once again insisting that he is reaching out to international grocers in the hopes they will open up shop in Canada and spur more competition
Canadian government announces 2 year limit on international students
The federal government has announced that they are restricting the amount of international students into Canada over the next two years.
Canada-U.S. relationship on agenda at cabinet retreat as presidential election looms
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the Canadian and American economies are more integrated than ever, which should act as a buffer against the threat of U.S. protectionism
Allow CSIS to share intelligence on security threats, business council asks Ottawa
A group representing key Canadian businesses wants legislative changes that would allow Canada’s spy agency to share threat intelligence with companies to help them take timely protective measures.