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Ottawa has struggled to increase grocery competition. Will the new food strategy help?

Ottawa has struggled to increase grocery competition. Will the new food strategy help?

The federal government has pledged $3 billion which it says will add more food terminals in Canada, help the Competition Bureau sniff out and penalize anticompetitive behaviour, and help Canada produce more of its own food. Independent grocers say it’s a step in the right direction when it comes to helping them compete, but won’t topple the dominance of the country’s major grocers.

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Saab's surveillance jet deal with Canada faces a U.S. stealth tech hurdle

Saab’s surveillance jet deal with Canada faces a U.S. stealth tech hurdle

Ottawa’s choice of Saab’s GlobalEye surveillance jet has potentially opened a new battle in Washington. Experts say fully integrating the aircraft into NORAD would require access to sensitive U.S. stealth communications technology that has never been released to foreign manufacturers, creating operational, political and technical challenges.

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National, Politics

February 10, 2025

Trade Minister Ng, Justice Minister Virani won’t run in next election

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Arif Virani and Trade Minister Mary…

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Attempted murder trial begins for accused Salman Rushdie attacker
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February 10, 2025

Attempted murder trial begins for accused Salman Rushdie attacker

Salman Rushdie was so stunned when a masked man started…

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Most countries miss UN climate plan deadline as fears over Trump effect on global diplomacy grow
Star

February 10, 2025

Most countries miss UN climate plan deadline as fears over Trump effect on global diplomacy grow

Most of the world’s nations have missed a UN deadline…

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Environment, Health, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

February 10, 2025

Ontario’s party leaders pledge to help whales at Marineland

The leaders of Ontario’s main political parties pledged Monday to…

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Sports

February 10, 2025

Jones to coach Homan’s team at Canadian women’s curling championship

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Jennifer Jones returns to the Canadian…

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Business, Justice, Pharma

February 10, 2025

Cannabis company Aphria reaches agreement to settle shareholder class-action lawsuit

TORONTO — Aphria Inc. has agreed to pay $30 million…

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Canadian aid workers warn 'catastrophic' USAID halt puts Ottawa's projects in limbo
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February 10, 2025

Canadian aid workers warn ‘catastrophic’ USAID halt puts Ottawa’s projects in limbo

Canada’s aid sector is bracing for cataclysmic suffering worldwide, and…

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Sidney Crosby cleared to lead Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off after injury scare
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February 10, 2025

Sidney Crosby cleared to lead Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off after injury scare

Canada’s captain Sidney Crosby for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament…

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2 more Trudeau cabinet ministers won't seek re-election
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February 10, 2025

2 more Trudeau cabinet ministers won’t seek re-election

Justice Minister Arif Virani and International Trade Minister Mary Ng…

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