News of the day: Canadian forces commander of latvia mission charged; Ottawa's fraud and waste hotline leads to five firings; Sexual assault charges for two GGFG | Unpublished
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Publication Date: April 1, 2026 - 16:46

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News of the day: Canadian forces commander of latvia mission charged; Ottawa's fraud and waste hotline leads to five firings; Sexual assault charges for two GGFG

April 1, 2026
It's Wednesday, April 1. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More


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The federal government's new "30 days or free" policy for issuing passports takes effect on Wednesday.
April 1, 2026 - 17:57 | | CBC News - Ottawa
A fire-suppression mission became a rescue mission after a firefighter discovered three people while trying to navigate a smoke-filled hallway of a high-rise apartment building, an Ottawa court heard on Wednesday. Read More
April 1, 2026 - 17:53 | Paula Tran | Ottawa Citizen
The federal public safety minister's office says more than 67,000 assault-style firearms have been declared, far short of the 136,000 the government had budgeted for. The uptake combined with hurdles for the next stage are raising questions about whether the program will accomplish the government's goal of abolishing assault-style firearms in Canada.
April 1, 2026 - 17:51 | | CBC News - Canada