Sudds resigns as councillor after winning Kanata-Carleton riding
Jenna Sudds won the riding of Kanata-Carleton in Monday's federal election, defeating Conservative Party candidate Jennifer McAndrew by 2,021 votes.
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City council waiting for Sudds' resignation as Sudds awaits final vote tally in federal election
Jenna Sudds said she is waiting for mail-in ballots to be counted for Kanata—Carleton before she officially resigns as a city councillor to begin her new role as a Liberal MP.
Ottawa voter turnout exceeds national average, but down from 2019
Preliminary voter turnout numbers in Ottawa's eight ridings are higher than the national average.
MORE ELECTION STORIES
Recounts demanded in four ridings, as deadline to challenge result passes
Voters in four ridings are still waiting for confirmation of who their MP will be, following demands from candidates that ballots be counted again.
What the rise of the PPC says about Canada in 2021
While the People's Party of Canada did not manage to gain any seats this federal election, its accruing of the popular vote has experts saying the rise of the far-right populist party cannot be ignored.
Some results hang on just a handful of votes, as mail-ballot count continues
Justin Trudeau's Liberals have picked up one more seat in Quebec, pushing them slightly ahead of the Bloc Quebecois in the province.
Conservative on national council says members should review O'Toole's leadership
A Conservative who sits on the party's national council says Erin O'Toole should undergo an accelerated leadership review by members following his election loss, marking the first open challenge to him staying in the role.
Twitter requires Maxime Bernier to delete tweet sharing reporters' emails
Twitter has required People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier to remove a tweet that insulted individual reporters and shared their contact information.
Opinion & Analysis
opinion
opinion Tom Mulcair: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's train wreck of a final act
In his latest column for CTVNews.ca, former NDP leader and political analyst Tom Mulcair puts a spotlight on the 'spectacular failure' of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's final act on the political stage.
opinion
opinion King Charles' Christmas: Who's in and who's out this year?
Christmas 2024 is set to be a Christmas like no other for the Royal Family, says royal commentator Afua Hagan. King Charles III has initiated the most important and significant transformation of royal Christmas celebrations in decades.
opinion
opinion Are extended warranties ever worth buying?
It seems extended warranties are offered for almost every small electronics purchase. Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains the benefits and drawbacks of extended warranties, and highlights which ones can be useful, and even necessary.
opinion
opinion The Trump shadow presidency forces Biden further into the background
Not waiting until the official swearing-in, Donald Trump has already begun to exert his influence over U.S. foreign policy as president-elect, writes Washington political analyst Eric Ham in his column for CTVNews.ca.
opinion
opinion How to manage holiday expenses without going into debt
In his column for CTVNews.ca, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew Below offers some helpful tips and budgeting advice to help ease your financial stress during the holidays.
NATIONAL ELECTION STORIES
Six charts to help you understand the 2021 federal election
CTVNews.ca tells the story of the 44th federal election in six charts, breaking down the percentage of total votes won by each party, what was gained, what was lost, and where in Canada saw the closest, nail-biter races.
Another minority government. Now what?
When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the 2021 federal election, he said it was because he thought Canadians should have their say about where the country is going. Well, voters have spoken, and it's another minority Liberal government. With an almost identical House of Commons heading to Ottawa in terms of seat distribution, leaders are now facing post-election questions about their futures.
Ex-MP Adam Vaughan urges successor Vuong to step down, not sit as MP 'under a cloud'
The former Liberal MP for Spadina-Fort York said he has urged his newly elected successor, Kevin Vuong, to resign, warning him that local people will be 'furious' if he takes his seat.
Recounts demanded in four ridings, as deadline to challenge result passes
Voters in four ridings are still waiting for confirmation of who their MP will be, following demands from candidates that ballots be counted again.
What the rise of the PPC says about Canada in 2021
While the People's Party of Canada did not manage to gain any seats this federal election, its accruing of the popular vote has experts saying the rise of the far-right populist party cannot be ignored.
Some results hang on just a handful of votes, as mail-ballot count continues
Justin Trudeau's Liberals have picked up one more seat in Quebec, pushing them slightly ahead of the Bloc Quebecois in the province.
Conservative on national council says members should review O'Toole's leadership
A Conservative who sits on the party's national council says Erin O'Toole should undergo an accelerated leadership review by members following his election loss, marking the first open challenge to him staying in the role.
Twitter requires Maxime Bernier to delete tweet sharing reporters' emails
Twitter has required People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier to remove a tweet that insulted individual reporters and shared their contact information.
Some ridings still too close to call with mail-in ballots still being counted
While Canadians didn’t have to wait too long on election night to find out who will lead the next government, there are still some individual seats too close to call.
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Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants and bounties for six activists including two Canadians
Hong Kong police on Tuesday announced a fresh round of arrest warrants for six activists based overseas, with bounties set at $1 million Hong Kong dollars for information leading to their arrests.
U.S. president-elect's son shares post on X of Donald Trump buying Canada on Amazon
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to send out strong messages about Canada.
Border measures aimed at responding to Trump's tariff threat begin to take effect
Immigration measures announced as part of Canada's border response to president-elect Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff threat are starting to be implemented, beginning with a ban on what's known as 'flagpoling.'
Economists say more room to fall as Canadian dollar continues downward trend
Experts say the next few months are going to be rough for the Canadian dollar as it appears set to continue its downward trend.
Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights
American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday due to a technical issue just as the Christmas travel season kicks into overdrive and winter weather is threatening more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive.
How much is too much alcohol over the holidays? A doctor explains
The holidays are here, as are the parties, happy hours and other get-togethers that often offer abundant mixed drinks, beer and wine.
The Santa Awards: Ranking the best (and most ridiculous) Father Christmases ever to grace our screens
Behold, for your festive perusal, some of the most beloved, cherished and out-there onscreen renditions of dear old Saint Nick.
Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election
Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year -- whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not.
Balkans snowstorm leaves tens of thousands of homes without power and causes traffic chaos
Tens of thousands of homes in Bosnia were without electricity on Tuesday after heavy snow and winds that also brought traffic chaos in neighbouring Croatia and Serbia.
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Que. students accuse teacher of profiting off their artwork
Students at a Que. school are accusing their teacher of unlawfully selling their art online. Genevieve Beauchemin has the details.
Atlantic
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RCMP investigating break, enter and theft at business in Janeville, N.B.
RCMP in New Brunswick are investigating after a business in Janeville was broken into and a number of items were stolen.
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CTV's Katie Kelly solves decades old mystery involving 'anchor' tattoo
It’s been almost two decades since a 21-year-old man from New Glasgow, N.S., got a tattoo of CTV’s Bruce Frisko, but it’s a piece of Maritime history that hasn’t been forgotten.
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Norad crew waiting for Santa to fly over Canada as annual holiday track underway
Departing from the North Pole while we were all sleeping, Santa Claus' journey around the world bringing presents and Christmas cheer for all of the good boys and girls who believe is underway.
Toronto
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Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election
Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year -- whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not.
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Woman seriously injured after stabbing in Moss Park: paramedics
A stabbing in Toronto’s Moss Park neighbourhood Tuesday morning has left a woman with serious injuries as police search for a suspect.
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Police in York Region thwart alleged car theft in Stouffville, Ont.
A suspect from Quebec who was allegedly trying to steal a luxury car in Stouffville, Ont. last Friday was caught with a key fob programmer, police say.
Montreal
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Snowfall in Quebec leads to multiple road accidents
Quebecers travelling on Christmas Eve should do so with caution as snow continues to flurry in the early morning.
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Quebec doing better job at retaining immigrants, Atlantic Canada still struggling
Immigrants are increasingly choosing to stay in Quebec, according to a new report from Statistics Canada, but the same isn't true in the Atlantic region, which continues to lose newcomers to the rest of the country.
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What's open and closed in Montreal during the holidays
Here's a list of what's open and closed for the holidays in Montreal.
Northern Ontario
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Norad crew waiting for Santa to fly over Canada as annual holiday track underway
Departing from the North Pole while we were all sleeping, Santa Claus' journey around the world bringing presents and Christmas cheer for all of the good boys and girls who believe is underway.
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Fatal snowmobile crash in northern Ont. near Parry Sound
A 30-year-old has died following a snowmobile crash near Parry Sound on Sunday.
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U.S. president-elect's son shares post on X of Donald Trump buying Canada on Amazon
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to send out strong messages about Canada.
London
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Looking to squeeze in some last minute shopping? Here's what's open over the holidays in the Forest City
From city-run services to malls and grocery stores, here’s a list of what’s open and closed in London this Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
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LGBTQIA+ community expresses concern over bus advertisements
The local LGBTQIA+ community is expressing concerns over an advertisement running on three city buses in London.
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London Ont. outreach workers say encampments are 'necessary' amid lack of shelter spaces
The City of London said around 200 people currently live in 105 tents and another 100 individuals are completely unsheltered.
Kitchener
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What’s open and what’s closed over the holidays
A detailed guide to what’s open and closed between Dec. 25 and New Year's Day.
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Winter weather travel advisory before Christmas
Anyone planning to travel is being urged to be prepared as 5 to 15 cm of snow could hit a large portion of southern Ontario on Monday.
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Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election
Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year -- whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not.
Winnipeg
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Manitoba to receive more equalization money, but the increase is smaller than in 2024
The Manitoba government is set to receive $337 million more in equalization payments from the federal government in the next fiscal year.
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'Stop postponing our bucket list': Churchill continuing to grow as Manitoba's hotspot
The province of Manitoba prides itself on being the heart of Canada, and as the heart, it has many arteries just waiting to be explored.
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What's open and closed in Winnipeg over the Christmas holidays
Christmas is coming up on Wednesday, which means some businesses, services and organizations may be closed or operating at reduced hours for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Calgary
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Glenmore Trail closed for several hours due to serious crash involving crane truck
Calgary police shut down Glenmore Trail Monday night and into Tuesday morning for a crash between a car and a crane truck.
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Fundraiser aims to help family of Calgary's latest homicide victim
A fundraising effort has been established to help the family of Jalisa Maschki, a woman who was found badly beaten on a Calgary pathway and later died in hospital.
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Lethbridge police arrest 3 people suspected of impaired driving
Hundreds of drivers were stopped during the third week of Lethbridge's Check Stop campaign, an initiative that police say led to dozens of tickets and three arrests.
Edmonton
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'Serious safety issues': Edmonton building where security guard was killed evacuated
An apartment building where a security guard was killed earlier this month has been evacuated.
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WEATHER
WEATHER Josh Classen's forecast: Warm and melty again, but cloudy and breezy
We should get back to some sunshine in the Edmonton area and across much of central and eastern Alberta for Christmas day.
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Norad crew waiting for Santa to fly over Canada as annual holiday track underway
Departing from the North Pole while we were all sleeping, Santa Claus' journey around the world bringing presents and Christmas cheer for all of the good boys and girls who believe is underway.
Regina
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'A nice way to connect': Christmas card exchange between Sask. friends spans 60 years
What started out as a little holiday fun between two Regina friends has turned into a tradition that now spans six decades.
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Dog lost in Saskatchewan during cross-country trip reunited with family
A family moving from Ontario to Alberta in November had a scare when their family dog got loose during a stop in Dafoe, Sask. and ran away.
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More drivers opt for personalized plates in Sask. — and behind every one there's a story
You may have noticed a few more vanity plates on Saskatchewan roads in recent years, and every one of them comes with a personal story.
Saskatoon
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More drivers opt for personalized plates in Sask. — and behind every one there's a story
You may have noticed a few more vanity plates on Saskatchewan roads in recent years, and every one of them comes with a personal story.
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'People prop the doors open': Saskatoon resident concerned as people shelter in her stairwell
With the number of homeless people in Saskatoon at an unprecedented high, it’s no surprise people are looking for places to warm up.
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Over 10,000 members join Sask. Facebook group dedicated to positivity
A Prince Albert Facebook group dedicated to positivity has been growing in popularity.
Vancouver
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Storms to continue rolling through B.C.’s South Coast over Christmas Day
The tempestuous weather that descended on southern B.C. Monday afternoon will linger for the next few days, with a storm forecast for Christmas Day.
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Year-end interview: B.C. Premier David Eby reflects on nail-biting 2024 election
It was a year that saw David Eby elected B.C. premier for the first time, and lead his party to government for a third consecutive term.
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Double rainbow lights up Vancouver skies
Those in Vancouver dreaming of a white Christmas might be disappointed to learn there’s no snow in store this season, but the weather gods did offer something else over the weekend as consolation.
Politics
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Border measures aimed at responding to Trump's tariff threat begin to take effect
Immigration measures announced as part of Canada's border response to president-elect Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff threat are starting to be implemented, beginning with a ban on what's known as 'flagpoling.'
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Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election
Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year -- whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not.
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Parties agree on the need to act on online harms, but time is running out for new law
Justice Minister Arif Virani is unapologetic about the money it would take to set up new regulators to tackle online harms under his proposed legislation.
Health
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How much is too much alcohol over the holidays? A doctor explains
The holidays are here, as are the parties, happy hours and other get-togethers that often offer abundant mixed drinks, beer and wine.
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Oysters distributed in B.C., Alberta, Ontario recalled for norovirus contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall due to possible norovirus contamination of certain oysters distributed in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.
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Back on air: John Vennavally-Rao on reclaiming his career while living with cancer
'In February, there was a time when I thought my career as a TV reporter was over,' CTV News reporter and anchor John Vennavally-Rao writes.
Sci-Tech
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Young mammoth remains found nearly intact in Siberian permafrost
Researchers in Siberia are conducting tests on a juvenile mammoth whose remarkably well-preserved remains were discovered in thawing permafrost after more than 50,000 years.
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Multiple OnlyFans accounts featured suspected child sex abuse, investigator reports
An experienced child exploitation investigator told Reuters he reported 26 accounts on the popular adults-only website OnlyFans to authorities, saying they appeared to contain sexual content featuring underage teen girls.
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Dutch discover rare 500-year old wooden shoe
The Dutch are known worldwide for their wooden shoes, but the recent rare discovery of a 500-year-old one in the city of Alkmaar has shown just how widespread their use once was.
Entertainment
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Justin Baldoni's 'Man Enough' podcast co-host Liz Plank announces her departure
Justin Baldoni's 'Man Enough' podcast co-host Liz Plank announced she's stepping away from the show after actress Blake Lively accused the actor and director of sexual harassment and a smear campaign in a civil rights complaint last week.
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'I became fluent in Bob': How the costume designer of 'A Complete Unknown' transformed Timothee Chalamet
If fashion is a language, Arianne Phillips, costume designer on James Mangold's latest film 'A Complete Unknown,' is a polyglot.
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Christopher Nolan's next film is based on 'The Odyssey'
Christopher Nolan is following his Oscar-winning "Oppenheimer" with a true epic: Homer's "The Odyssey." It will open in theaters on July 17, 2026, Universal Pictures said Monday.
Business
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Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights
American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday due to a technical issue just as the Christmas travel season kicks into overdrive and winter weather is threatening more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive.
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Starbucks strike to expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Christmas Eve, union says
A strike at Starbucks will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Tuesday, with more than 5,000 workers expected to walk off the job before the five-day work stoppage ends later on Christmas Eve, the workers' union said.
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Economists say more room to fall as Canadian dollar continues downward trend
Experts say the next few months are going to be rough for the Canadian dollar as it appears set to continue its downward trend.
Lifestyle
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The Santa Awards: Ranking the best (and most ridiculous) Father Christmases ever to grace our screens
Behold, for your festive perusal, some of the most beloved, cherished and out-there onscreen renditions of dear old Saint Nick.
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A pilot raced through the airport to surprise an old friend: the woman who saved his life
When Allie Reimold boarded Flight 2223 in Houston a week ago, she didn’t expect to see him. It had been four years since they’d last visited in person. And eight years, almost exactly, since the budding scientist – on the darkest day of the year – had given the commercial airline pilot a gift that would link the two for life.
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Festivus, the 'Seinfeld' holiday focused on airing grievances, is for everyone
December 23 is Festivus, a day reserved in history for all who feel that the normal holiday traditions don’t quite fit the bill.
Sports
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Embiid ejected after drawing 2 technicals in game against Wembanyama and Spurs
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected in the first half of Monday night's 111-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs after drawing two technical fouls.
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Roughriders acquire quarterback Maier's rights from Stampeders for '25 draft pick
The Saskatchewan Roughriders acquired the rights to veteran quarterback Jake Maier from the Calgary Stampeders on Monday for a 2025 eighth-round draft pick.
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91-year-old harness driver victorious at The Raceway in London, Ont.
A 91-year-old harness driver raced his way to victory on Friday night with his horse, Willy Strike.
Autos
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More drivers opt for personalized plates in Sask. — and behind every one there's a story
You may have noticed a few more vanity plates on Saskatchewan roads in recent years, and every one of them comes with a personal story.
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Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker
Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the world's third-largest automaker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.
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Ford Motor donates US$1 million and fleet of vehicles to Trump's inauguration
Ford Motor Co F.N is donating US$1 million and a fleet of vehicles to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's January inauguration, a company spokesperson said on Monday.
