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Mary Robinson appointed as senator for Prince Edward Island

Mary Robinson appointed as senator for Prince Edward Island

OTTAWA — Mary Robinson has been appointed as an independent senator in P.E.I. Robinson is the vice-president of the World Farmers' Organisation and is a managing partner of the Robinson Group of Companies.
Quebec man pleads guilty to threatening Justin Trudeau and François Legault

Quebec man pleads guilty to threatening Justin Trudeau and François Legault

SHERBROOKE, Que. — A Quebec man has pleaded guilty to uttering threats toward Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Premier François Legault in a series of online videos.
Canada and Mexico in diplomatic talks over asylum claims, immigration minister says

Canada and Mexico in diplomatic talks over asylum claims, immigration minister says

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the Trudeau government is holding diplomatic talks with Mexico to deal with an increase in asylum claims from that country.
In the news today: Canadian MPs warn against "constant humiliation" of Palestinians

In the news today: Canadian MPs warn against "constant humiliation" of Palestinians

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Montreal police cite new strategies for homicide drop, but critics say there's a cost

Montreal police cite new strategies for homicide drop, but critics say there's a cost

Montreal police say a year-over-year drop in the number of homicides in the city is a sign that violence-prevention and crime-fighting strategies are paying off.
Economics, affordability top agenda as Liberal cabinet meets in Montreal

Economics, affordability top agenda as Liberal cabinet meets in Montreal

MONTREAL — One of the federal government's top priorities for the year ahead involves attracting new international grocers to Canada to expand competition and drive down prices, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Sunday as a cabinet r
Liberals to hold auto-theft summit in February amid uptick in stolen cars sent abroad

Liberals to hold auto-theft summit in February amid uptick in stolen cars sent abroad

OTTAWA — Political leaders, police, border agents and auto industry executives will be called together next month to try and come up with better ways to slow the growth in auto theft plaguing most major Canadian cities.
MPs who visited West Bank urge action against "constant humiliation" of Palestinians

MPs who visited West Bank urge action against "constant humiliation" of Palestinians

OTTAWA — MPs returning from a visit to the West Bank argue Canada needs to do more to prevent escalating tensions between Palestinians and Israelis, as they recount distressing scenes from the occupied territories.
Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway reopens after last year's historic closure

Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway reopens after last year's historic closure

OTTAWA — After almost two years, and a few extra hours of waiting, Ottawa's iconic Rideau Canal has officially reopened to skaters.
U.S. gun crime, health insurance woes scare off Canadian diplomats, union says

U.S. gun crime, health insurance woes scare off Canadian diplomats, union says

OTTAWA — The union that represents Canadian diplomats abroad says Global Affairs Canada should consider boosting compensation for those posted to the United States because they face increased risk of gun crime and difficulty accessing health care.