Canadians are becoming increasingly divided on the federal government’s current immigration targets, with over a third now saying we’re taking in “too many” people from other countries.

Plus, extending a mortgage by five years will lower Canadians’ monthly housing costs by a few hundred dollars but cost them six figures in the long run.

And though Justin Trudeau hasn’t commented on the turmoil surrounding Venezuela’s disputed election results, Canada is standing with the Venezuelan opposition to the authoritarian Maduro regime.

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Steven Guilbeault says the implication that the federal government could have done more to fight the wildfire that ravaged Jasper, Alta. is “simply not true.”

Plus, a new study shows Canadians are spending more on taxes than food, shelter and clothing combined.

And Aaviral photo of a man apparently defecating in front of a gas pump in Brampton, is sparking outrage online.

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After the Liberal party’s devastating loss in the Toronto—St.Paul’s byelection, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling for another round of byelections to be held on Sept. 16.

Plus, a national pro-life group is asking Health Canada to pull an abortion pill off of the market after reviewing the government’s adverse reactions reporting system.

And an inmate serving a near 8-year sentence escapes from a healing centre in Edmonton.

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The video of Olympics opening ceremonies, which was criticized as “anti-Christian,” has been removed from YouTube.

Plus, a former senior planner of Jasper National Park is blaming “unresponsive” and “politicized” Parks Canada leadership for last week’s devastating Jasper wildfire.

And Canada’s overall crime rate ticked up another 2% in 2023, spurred in part by a large spike in child pornography incidents.

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he’s “open” to adopting a forced intervention and treatment approach to quell Canada’s growing drug problem, but he wants to see evidence that it would work first.

Plus, Canada has issued more international student permits this year than in the same period last year.

And the devastating effects of the wildfires in Jasper have resulted in 30-50% structural damage, according to the Alberta government.

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The Department of National Defence says rumours that Canada’s new chief of defence staff tried to get out of Iraq ahead of the troops she was commanding on a 2020 NATO mission are “entirely false, baseless and unfounded.”

Plus, Joe Rogan won’t return to Canada until voters “get rid of” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

And Canada women’s soccer staff gets sanctioned after getting caught spying on a rival team.

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The Liberal government intended to “use all tools” at its disposal to implement drug decriminalization nationally, according to an internal memo.

Plus, multiple wildfires force thousands to evacuate Jasper, Alberta.

And an Ottawa councillor resigned as a Conservative candidate due to an impaired driving charge.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has added his well wishes in the wake of President Joe Biden announcing that he’s suspending his reelection bid.

Plus, videos from a Wasaga Beach resident in Ontario are being shared widely on social media after she accused immigrants, mainly from India, of defecating in holes on the beach and burying it.

And long-time conservative columnist and media personality Anthony Furey has announced his campaign to run in a Toronto city council byelection.

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The new interim director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service authored a report maligning concerns about gender ideology as a domestic security threat.

Plus, Ford plans to build large Super Duty trucks at an Ontario production plant it had originally intended to use for electric vehicles.

And Elections Canada wants to change rules for the political nomination process in the wake of foreign interference, including measures to bar non-citizens from voting in party candidate nominations.

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Minister of Labour and Liberal MP Seamus O’Regan confirmed his resignation and that he will not seek re-election in the next federal election in a statement on Thursday.

Plus, Ford Canada is reversing course and plans on using an Ontario facility originally designated for EVs to produce Super Duty trucks.

And the Liberal cabinet is said to be holding a virtual meeting to discuss “appointments” on Friday, leading some to speculate if the prime minister is considering another cabinet shuffle.

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