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Canada to offer language training, employment assistance to Ukrainians fleeing war

Canada to offer language training, employment assistance to Ukrainians fleeing war

OTTAWA — The government will help Ukrainians arriving in Canada find a job and learn to speak English or French, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said Monday.
'Absolutely tragic': Three children, two adults dead after Brampton, Ont., house fire

'Absolutely tragic': Three children, two adults dead after Brampton, Ont., house fire

BRAMPTON, Ont. — A mother, father and their three children died in a house fire in Brampton, Ont., on Monday as firefighters risked their lives trying to rescue them.
Zelenskyy briefs Trudeau as ceasefire talks with Russia to resume in Turkey

Zelenskyy briefs Trudeau as ceasefire talks with Russia to resume in Turkey

OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave Prime Minister Justin Trudeau an update Monday on new ceasefire talks with Russia that are being held amid Ukrainian claims of military gains against Russian forces.
Trudeau to visit Williams Lake First Nation following residential school probe

Trudeau to visit Williams Lake First Nation following residential school probe

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C.
'Truth, justice and healing:' Métis and Inuit delegates meet with Pope Francis

'Truth, justice and healing:' Métis and Inuit delegates meet with Pope Francis

ROME — Angie Crerar says she was nervous when she walked into a room at the Vatican and came face to face with Pope Francis. But she left feeling empowered.
Jesuits continue to investigate alleged sexual abuse in Quebec Mohawk community

Jesuits continue to investigate alleged sexual abuse in Quebec Mohawk community

MONTREAL — The Jesuits of Canada say they will continue to probe allegations of sexual abuse linked to a priest who once worked in the Mohawk community of Kahnawake outside Montreal.
N.B. man injured in Russian attack in Ukraine returns home, warns against fighting

N.B. man injured in Russian attack in Ukraine returns home, warns against fighting

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick man who was injured when Russian missiles hit a Ukrainian military base two weeks ago has returned home and is warning foreign fighters to stay away from the war.
Elections Canada report finds failures denied First Nations voting rights

Elections Canada report finds failures denied First Nations voting rights

OTTAWA — Elections Canada has apologized to voters in three Ontario First Nations communities after breakdowns in communication led to them being denied their right to vote at the last election.
A look at federal child-care deals signed with jurisdictions across Canada

A look at federal child-care deals signed with jurisdictions across Canada

Ontario has signed a child-care agreement with the federal government, making it the last jurisdiction to sign onto a national plan to bring $10-a-day child care to every province and territory by 2026.
Pacific Rim Shellfish brand oysters recalled due to norovirus risk

Pacific Rim Shellfish brand oysters recalled due to norovirus risk

OTTAWA — A recall has been issued for Pacific Rim Shellfish Corp. brand oysters due possible norovirus contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the oysters being recalled originated in British Columbia and have harvest dates of Mar.