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Canada and UAE sign trade, defence and energy agreements

Canada and the United Arab Emirates have signed a free trade deal that both countries have boasted about reaching in a record time of 47 days. The deal was one of a handful of trade and infrastructure agreements signed during the crown prince of Abu Dhabi's visit to Ottawa.

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Morning Update: Canada’s UAE balancing act

Good morning. Prime Minister Mark Carney is deepening Canada’s ties with the United Arab Emirates, signing trade and defence deals and agreeing to extradition talks despite concerns over the Gulf state’s human-rights record.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in Ottawa on Tuesday.
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Morning Update: Toronto gives Chow another term

Good morning. Olivia Chow has been re-elected as Toronto’s mayor, fending off a strong challenge from city councillor Brad Bradford in a closely watched race. Her victory comes after a campaign dominated by concerns over affordability, crime and the city’s future.

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Supporters of Olivia Chow react at the result of the election at her camp's election night headquarters in Toronto on Monday.
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RCMP probe potential fraud, money laundering in Alberta health care procurement controversy

The RCMP is investigating fraud, breach of trust and money laundering in connection with Alberta’s health care procurement controversy, according to a letter filed in court that reveals for the first time the potential criminal activity police are examining.

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An Alberta Health Services sign is pictured outside the Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, Thursday, March 20, 2025.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Nearly 89% of Ontarians now have primary care, province says

Ontario is making progress in connecting its residents with primary care services, with more than half a million additional people attached to a health care setting since January, 2025, the province reported on Monday.

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Medical tools are pictured in an exam room at a health clinic in Calgary on Friday, July 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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