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The federal defence Minister says Canada 'unequivocally supports' the United States government's decision to shoot down a high-altitude surveillance balloon that was suspected of spying for China, noting the balloon violated Canadian airspace.
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Ottawa expands price caps to Russian petroleum products to reduce revenues

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Mental health in Canada: How to find help

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