Feds push July 2018 legal pot deadline despite province concerns
The Trudeau government sticks to a July 2018 legalizing target for recreational cannabis amid provincial worries about time to address legal social and health challenges. Manitoba finance minister Cameron Friesen urged an extension citing costs and workload and asked Ottawa to delay steps to set up a regulated market. Prime Minister Trudeau rejected delay saying timelines have been communicated and work must proceed. Morneau noted remaining readiness gaps and said Ottawa would run a mail order delivery system for federally licensed producers.
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Canadian forces wary as US Russia clash heats in Syria
Canadian Defence says it monitors the dispute over Syria operations after Moscow warned it will track allied aircraft west of the Euphrates. Ottawa limits details on flight routes and risk assessments while noting previous missions by Auroras Polaris and CF-18s to support US-led air strikes against ISIL. Experts warn rising rhetoric endangers air crews, including Canadians, if tensions escalate.
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Canada adds 86M to aid South Sudan refugee crisis
International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced Canada will contribute 86 million dollars to South Sudan amid a growing refugee and displacement emergency. The four million internally displaced and two million refugees strain regional aid, with Uganda hosting 1.2 million refugees. Experts warn markets have collapsed and coping capacity is exhausted as chaos persists.
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Spicer to Scale Back Public Role in White House Briefings
AP sources report White House press secretary Sean Spicer seeks a more strategic, limited presence in daily briefings. He has discussed successors for the podium and a broader communications role, with Sarah Huckabee Sanders noting ongoing revisions. No decision timeline and staff shake-ups continue to loom.
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