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PoliticsRefugee rights advocates say they are shocked to hear that the federal immigration minister appeared in an interview with Radio-Canada to be unfamiliar with the landmark Supreme Court decision widely considered to be the cornerstone of the Canadian refugee protection system. Supreme Court's landmark Singh decision led to establishment of the Immigration and Refugee BoardBrigitte Bureau · CBC News · Posted: Oct 07, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 7Listen to this articleEstimated 6 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. In an interview with Radio-Canada, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab was repeatedly asked about the landmark 1985 Singh v. Minister of Employment and Immigration decision. She appeared to be unfamiliar with the case. (The Canadian Press)Refugee rights advocates say they are shocked that the federal immigration minister appeared to be unfamiliar with the landmark Supreme Court decision widely considered to be the cornerstone of the Canadian refugee protection system.

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The 20th annual Cape to Cabot road race is taking place tomorrow. The grueling 20 km trek sees participants running from one historic landmark to another: From Cape Spear to Cabot Tower on top of Signal Hill. The race starts at 8 a.m., and because of that there are a few related road closures in St. John’s. Between 7:45 and 11a.m. there will be numerous road closures along the route. A full list can be found online at VOCM dot com. Expect traffic impacts from 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. on routes including Blackhead Road, Southside Road, Water Street, Harbour Drive, Duckworth Street, Temperance Street and Signal Hill Road.