Ottawa’s police chief moves 150 officers to the parts of the capital most affected but gives no indication when the days-old protest would end.
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Military response not in cards ‘right now’ to quell COVID-19 protests, Trudeau says
Thousands of demonstrators railing against vaccine mandates and other coronavirus restrictions descended on the Canadian capital capital last weekend.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
He and his family have been isolating since late last week.
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Canadian man’s bail remains at $350,000 in cocaine case
Jermaine T. Phillips, 40, of Brampton, Ontario, is accused of bringing $4.6 pounds of cocaine across border into Maine.
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Biden, Trudeau to discuss electric vehicle dispute at summit
Biden also met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López, and the 3 leaders were also to meet together as they revived a near-annual summit that went dormant during President Trump’s time in office.
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China releases Canadians after Huawei CFO resolves U.S. charges
The deal with Meng Wanzhou calls for the Justice Department to dismiss fraud charges late next year in exchange for her accepting responsibility for misrepresenting her company’s business dealings in Iran.
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Sen. King urges Biden to open northern border to vaccinated Canadians
In a letter to the president, Angus King and seven other U.S. senators highlight the economic and emotional strains the closure has on states like Maine.
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Some things to know about traveling to Canada this summer
On Aug. 9, Canada started welcoming back fully vaccinated visitors from the United States, but there are requirements to follow.
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Mills offers $10 million aid package for businesses near Canadian border
The grants of as much as $100,000 are intended to help businesses harmed by the loss of Canadian customers while their entry into America has been barred during the pandemic.
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What U.S. travelers should know before the Canadian border reopens Monday
The Canada Border Services Agency is expected to reopen starting midnight on Monday to non-essential travelers.