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Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.2% in July

Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.2% in July

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew more than expected in July, but the strength was short-lived as the momentum seems to have failed to carry over into August. Statistics Canada said Friday that real gross domestic product grew 0.
Federal government posts $7.3B deficit between April and July

Federal government posts $7.3B deficit between April and July

OTTAWA — The federal government's deficit has grown to $7.3 billion so far this fiscal year. The Finance Department's latest fiscal monitor says the deficit between April and July compares with a $1.2 billion deficit over the same period last year.
In the news today: Spy agency officials to appear at meddling inquiry

In the news today: Spy agency officials to appear at meddling inquiry

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
B.C. company sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Department wants Health Canada licences back

B.C. company sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Department wants Health Canada licences back

Valerian Labs says the Health Canada decisions to suspend and then cancel its licences to make health products were unreasonable and unfair, having relied on an uncorroborated "foreign press release."
Anishinaabe elder uses online video to pass along love of language to children

Anishinaabe elder uses online video to pass along love of language to children

Barbara Nolan launched a series of online videos last month to introduce the language — called Anishinaabemowin — to the very youngest members of the community.
Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

British Columbians could find out who wins the provincial election on Oct. 19 in about the same time it took to start counting ballots in previous votes.
Trudeau, French president Macron meet in Canada as trade deal challenges continue

Trudeau, French president Macron meet in Canada as trade deal challenges continue

OTTAWA — French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say their governments will collaborate more on issues ranging from the war in Ukraine to foreign interference, as they face off against rising populism and misinformation.
CSE should make changes or stop using polygraphs: watchdog report

CSE should make changes or stop using polygraphs: watchdog report

OTTAWA — A new watchdog report says there are fundamental issues with the use of polygraphs for security screening by Canada's cyberspy agency.
Trudeau says he's 'still waiting' for Quebec premier's plan on temporary immigration

Trudeau says he's 'still waiting' for Quebec premier's plan on temporary immigration

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Quebec's premier of saying things that he "knows aren't true" about immigration as the two leaders continue to clash over the issue.
Feds eyeing new ways to publicly flag possible foreign interference during elections

Feds eyeing new ways to publicly flag possible foreign interference during elections

OTTAWA — The federal government is mulling new ways to inform the public about possible foreign interference developments during an election campaign, a senior official told a commission of inquiry Thursday.