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Trudeau says emergency powers needed to disperse convoy blockades

Canadian prime minister says convoy presented ‘threats of serious violence’, justifying use of Emergencies Act.

Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2022

‘Five Years Ago I Wasn’t Even a Pro ... It’s Crazy to Think’

N.Y.-born Canadian striker Jonathan David has come a long way, and now he’s a sought-after talent and a chief actor for one of the World Cup’s best underdog stories.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 23, 2022

No, invoking the Emergencies Act isn't the same as using the notwithstanding clause

Some commentators are comparing the federal government’s use of emergency legislation to deal with the prolonged “freedom convoy” protests in Ottawa and the Ontario government’s decision, since abandoned, to invoke the notwithstanding clause to impose back-to-work legislation on education workers.

The Conversation · Nov 21, 2022

Canada readies new Indo-Pacific strategy amid tense China ties

Canada will soon announce a new Indo-Pacific strategy to challenge China on human rights issues while cooperating with the world's second-biggest economy on climate change and other shared goals, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Nov 9, 2022

Ryan Reynolds confirms plans to buy second team after Wrexham but has significant problem

Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds is keen to add to his growing sporting empire and buy NHL side Ottawa Senators, but has admitted that he needs some financial help to do so

Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022

Flyers snap losing skid with 2-1 win over Senators and former captain Claude Giroux

OTTAWA, Ontario ― Despite the “weirdness” of facing off against their longtime captain Claude Giroux, the Flyers overcame penalties, sloppiness and emotions to beat Giroux and the Ottawa Senators, 2-1, snapping a three-game skid.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 6, 2022

Ryan Reynolds refuses to rule out £584m takeover of NHL side after Wrexham success

Wrexham AFC co-chairman Ryan Reynolds could be interested in buying the Ottawa Senators of the NHL should the franchise become available amid uncertainty over their future

Daily Mirror · Nov 3, 2022

Emergencies Act inquiry: How to balance protest rights with the rule of law?

A question operating in the background of the ongoing Emergencies Act inquiry is one of the most difficult for liberal democratic societies to resolve.

The Conversation · Nov 1, 2022

Canada sends delegation to Haiti to ‘assess’ security crisis

Move comes as top Canadian and US leaders meet in Ottawa to discuss potential ‘international security mission’ to Haiti.

Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2022

Canada Repatriates 2 women, 2 Children from Syria Camps

Canada has repatriated two women and two children from camps in Syria holding family members of suspected ISIS militants, and charged one with supporting terrorism, officials said Wednesday. This followed years of pressure on Ottawa -- which long refused for security reasons to repatriate as many as 50 Canadians believed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 27, 2022