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French envoy backs deeper Canada-EU defence procurement ties while stressing European content
France’s ambassador says Paris favors closer defence procurement cooperation with Canada but remains committed to increasing European industrial content in its armaments purchases, and sees a fully European supply chain as a longer-term goal.
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02Canada loses 68,000 jobs in September as youth employment falls
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03Parents report higher use of charity and nonprofit services in RBC poll
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Shipwreck near Turkey may be 4,700 years old, researchers say
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Six provinces and territories press Ottawa to expand mining exploration tax credit
Five provinces and Yukon are backing an industry push to cover engineering and feasibility work for critical minerals projects. Ottawa has cited other mining investment measures, but the requested change remains a policy demand.
Politics • News brief
Six provinces and territories press Ottawa to expand mining exploration tax credit
Five provinces and Yukon are backing an industry push to cover engineering and feasibility work for critical minerals projects. Ottawa has cited other mining investment measures, but the requested change remains a policy demand.
World • News brief
Karl Bushby reaches England after 28-year journey, with Hull still ahead
The British adventurer has crossed the English Channel after nearly three decades on the road. His return to England leaves one final leg to his mother’s home in Hull.
Canada • News brief
Ottawa cargo expansion aims to get northern essentials moving faster
More warehouse space and refrigerated storage at Canadian North’s Ottawa facility are intended to improve the flow of food, medicine and other supplies to remote northern communities.
Business • News brief
Canada sends nearly 300 business delegates to India as trade talks continue
Maninder Sidhu’s mission includes stops in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru as Canadian firms seek new customers and the two governments pursue a trade agreement.