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Defence chief promises action as review finds major problems at military college

Defence chief promises action as review finds major problems at military college

OTTAWA — A review of the Royal Military College of Canada has uncovered significant problems at the prestigious institution in Kingston, Ont., prompting a promise of immediate action from none other than the country's top soldier.

Two charged in human trafficking case in Sarnia, Ont., police say

SARNIA, Ont. — Police in Sarnia, Ont., say two people have been charged with human trafficking after they received a tip from provincial police.
Canadian found guilty of insulting Turkey's president released as lawyer appeals case

Canadian found guilty of insulting Turkey's president released as lawyer appeals case

A Canadian woman detained in Turkey has been found guilty of insulting the country's president, but said she has been released from prison as her lawyer pursues an appeal of the case.

Polling an important tool in Ontario's public relations battle with doctors

TORONTO — Newly released data suggests polling has played a major role in the Ontario government's efforts to sway public opinion in the ongoing battle with the province's doctors, who have been without a physician services agreement for three years.

Bidding process for federal contracts legally flawed, company argues

TORONTO — A company that lost a $428-million federal contract in 2007 is calling on Canada's top court to weigh in on the long-running case, arguing the fairness and integrity of the country's public-procurement process is at stake.
Unhappy trails? Parks documents show concerns with Icefields Highway bike path

Unhappy trails? Parks documents show concerns with Icefields Highway bike path

It sounds like a no-brainer — a bike trail alongside a world-famous scenic highway through two of Canada's best-loved national parks.

Manulife picks head of its Asia division as president of global financial company

TORONTO — A relative newcomer to the senior ranks of Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC) has been picked to be the insurer's president, responsible for its global operations including Canada.
Leadership hopefuls pull out stops soliciting support as deadline looms

Leadership hopefuls pull out stops soliciting support as deadline looms

OTTAWA — Conservative leadership hopefuls made some last-ditch pitches for support Monday in advance of a key campaign deadline — and stanching the flow of illegal migrants across the Canada-U.S. border played a prominent role.

Newly chosen Senate Tory leader to look at Beyak comments on residential schools

OTTAWA — The newly minted leader of the Conservatives in the Senate says he intends to take a second look at Sen. Lynn Beyak to see what, if any, actions the Tories should take over her comments on residential schools.
Ottawa's pot plan sparks enforcement concern at provincial level

Ottawa's pot plan sparks enforcement concern at provincial level

OTTAWA — The federal government's plan to make Canada the first G7 country to legalize marijuana is creating political friction domestically, amid fears it will be the latest bone of contention between some of the provinces and Ottawa.
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