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Parliamentary Budget Officer says 3.2 million new homes needed to close housing gap

Parliamentary Budget Officer says 3.2 million new homes needed to close housing gap

Increased construction and decreased demand will eventually combine to correct the historically low vacancy rate that contributed to soaring home prices in recent years, the PBO says.
Montreal's LaSalle College classes resume, impasse endures with Quebec over $30M fine

Montreal's LaSalle College classes resume, impasse endures with Quebec over $30M fine

MONTREAL — A Montreal college has resumed classes even as it faces a $30-million fine by the Quebec government for exceeding enrolment in English-language programs.
Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership

Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership

BERLIN — Canada signed a critical minerals partnership with Germany on Tuesday that encourages the joint public financing of natural resources projects as Ottawa works to boost development and exports to Europe.
In the news today: Carney unveils energy agreement with Germany

In the news today: Carney unveils energy agreement with Germany

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
'Just shoot me': Calgarian fighting in Ukraine in painful recovery after drone attack

'Just shoot me': Calgarian fighting in Ukraine in painful recovery after drone attack

The 23-year-old said he has no regrets about fighting for Ukraine and plans to return to the fight when he recovers.
Dr. Oz says B.C. ostriches may have valuable avian flu secrets and should be saved

Dr. Oz says B.C. ostriches may have valuable avian flu secrets and should be saved

Celebrity doctor-turned-U.S. health official Mehmet Oz says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's order to cull a herd of ostriches in B.C. over bird flu concerns would amount to a "slaughter" based on rules made in a "bygone era." Dr.
Asked about Chinese ferry deal, Gregor Robertson says 'Buy Canada' policy needs work

Asked about Chinese ferry deal, Gregor Robertson says 'Buy Canada' policy needs work

COQUITLAM — Gregor Robertson, the minister responsible for the federal agency that helped fund a BC Ferries contract to buy ships from China, says Canada needs to "catch up" with the United States when it comes to protecting domestic jobs and the eco
Carney took 'cautious' position in comments about sending troops to Ukraine

Carney took 'cautious' position in comments about sending troops to Ukraine

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney raised more questions than answers about Canada's position when he said he's not ready to rule out sending troops to Ukraine once the war with Russia ends, experts say.
Ottawa slams Israel after official finding of famine, urges halt to escalating war

Ottawa slams Israel after official finding of famine, urges halt to escalating war

Israel has rejected the famine claims and noted it has allowed an uptick in aid trucks reaching the territory.
First Nations 'making history' to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals

First Nations 'making history' to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals

Two First Nations have formed a joint partnership with a transport company to purchase the Port of Stewart bulk terminal on the Portland Canal that separates British Columbia and Alaska.