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Canada's long-held consensus on immigration is under threat but has not disappeared, the immigration minister said in an interview after announcing a major cut to the number of newcomers to Canada. 

On Thursday, Immigration Minister Marc Miller and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to slash Canada's immigration targets by 20 per cent next year and admitted the Liberal government did not get the balance right after the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Friday that Canada strongly condemns a new surge of "horrifying violence" perpetrated by gangs in Haiti.

Gang violence has increased in the Caribbean nation in recent weeks and the UN says gangs now control 85 per cent of the capital city of Port-au-Prince.

Kenya is leading a multinational security mission to restore order after gangs drove out the former prime minister with targeted attacks earlier this year.

A transition council is now leading the nation, with the goal of holding elections next year.

Here's a look at some of this week's top news photos as selected by editors.

A man uses an umbrella to shield himself from the rain while walking on the Stanley Park seawall across the water from downtown Vancouver, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Former senator and judge Murray Sinclair is in hospital in the ICU after seeing a significant decline in his health. 

His children took to social media on Friday to share an update on his health.

"As you may have heard, our dad Murray Sinclair/ The Honorable Murray Sinclair has been in hospital for a few months now. As of a week ago, his health has taken a turn and he remains in serious and unstable condition in the ICU in Winnipeg," said his children.

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A missing 13-year-old girl has been safely located. 

The youth was last seen on Oct. 10, 2024.

Shortly before 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 29, Winnipeg police said in a release that she had been safely located. 

A 24-year-old male from Winnipeg is facing charges after Police responded to a report of a serious assault at The Forks. 

On Oct. 24, at approximately 10:45 p.m., Central District General Patrol officers located a 25-year-old male victim with serious upper body injuries sustained from being stabbed. Officers quickly provided the application of a life-saving chest seal. The victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition and has since been upgraded to stable condition. 

Mixed media help to share the stories of two local artists whose work is on display at the Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery, but also how their stories have changed as they have changed. 

As we head into the holiday season, the province says it will continue to support the efforts of the Winnipeg Police Service in combating retail theft. 

The province announced Thursday, they will add 12 new provincially funded Winnipeg police officers next month in specified areas. 

Have you winterized around your yard yet? 

Pierre Fontaine of Oakridge Garden Centre shares what you should do to prepare your yard for winter, starting with the garden.  

"Get your garden prepped for next year by adding some peat moss for some drain ability, moisture retention, and also making your garden a little bit more light and airy," says Fontaine. "Adding some sheep manure at the same time so that it's not so strong once you plant your seedlings in the springtime."

Fontaine shares that flower beds are pretty simple to winterize.