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Auditor general finds aging icebreakers, aircraft hamper monitoring of Arctic waters

Auditor general finds aging icebreakers, aircraft hamper monitoring of Arctic waters

More than a decade of delay and inaction has left the ships, planes and satellites that monitor Canada's rapidly opening Arctic on track to be retired before they can be replaced, the auditor general says.
Nicholson 'sorry' for how Hockey Canada handled sexual assault claims under his watch

Nicholson 'sorry' for how Hockey Canada handled sexual assault claims under his watch

Bob Nicholson is proud of much of what he accomplished during his time leading Hockey Canada. He pushed to improve on-ice safety and grow the national sports organization's financial might. Its former president and CEO also has regrets.
Indigenous Services Canada failing First Nations in response to wildfires, floods: AG

Indigenous Services Canada failing First Nations in response to wildfires, floods: AG

OTTAWA — The federal government still hasn't provided First Nations with the support they need to respond to emergencies such as wildfires and floods despite warnings almost a decade ago, says a new report from Canada's auditor general.
Federal government doesn’t know if it’s reducing homelessness: auditor general

Federal government doesn’t know if it’s reducing homelessness: auditor general

OTTAWA — The federal government doesn’t know if its initiatives aimed at reducing chronic homelessness are actually working, says auditor general Karen Hogan.
Auditor general calls for stronger federal action on cloud cybersecurity

Auditor general calls for stronger federal action on cloud cybersecurity

OTTAWA — Government departments must do more to ensure secure storage of information in the digital cloud amid the rising threat of cyberattacks, the federal auditor general has warned.
Trudeau deletes tweet that cited false information in denouncing the Iranian regime

Trudeau deletes tweet that cited false information in denouncing the Iranian regime

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office confirmed on Tuesday that it deleted a tweet from his official account that denounced Iran based on incomplete "initial reporting" that "lacked necessary context.
Trudeau pledges cash for infrastructure and making vaccines in developing countries

Trudeau pledges cash for infrastructure and making vaccines in developing countries

BADUNG, Indonesia — At a G20 summit that has been overshadowed by geopolitical tensions, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced pledges Tuesday to help developing countries improve their infrastructure, go green and make COVID-19 vaccines.
G20 funding announcement, Lucki to testify at EA inquiry: In The News for Nov. 15

G20 funding announcement, Lucki to testify at EA inquiry: In The News for Nov. 15

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 15 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Bird flu fighters in B.C. face unprecedented challenge, as H5N1 spread across Canada

Bird flu fighters in B.C. face unprecedented challenge, as H5N1 spread across Canada

VANCOUVER — By some measures, the ongoing outbreaks of avian flu in British Columbia pale when compared to the devastating eruption of the disease in 2004 that prompted a cull of 17 million birds.
Alberta replaces chief medical officer of health who oversaw COVID-19 pandemic

Alberta replaces chief medical officer of health who oversaw COVID-19 pandemic

EDMONTON — Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the chief medical officer of health who became the face of Alberta’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been officially removed from her post.
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