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Liberal mandatory minimums bill doesn't go far enough: Murray Sinclair

Liberal mandatory minimums bill doesn't go far enough: Murray Sinclair

OTTAWA — The former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission says Liberal legislation to remove some mandatory minimum penalties from the Criminal Code doesn't go far enough.
Inquiry releases recordings of heated RCMP meeting after Nova Scotia mass shooting

Inquiry releases recordings of heated RCMP meeting after Nova Scotia mass shooting

HALIFAX — The inquiry into the Nova Scotia mass shooting has released partial recordings of a tense RCMP meeting at the centre of allegations of political interference into the Mounties' investigation of the massacre.
Truss resignation likely to stall Canada-U.K. trade deal, experts say

Truss resignation likely to stall Canada-U.K. trade deal, experts say

OTTAWA — More political tumult in Britain is likely to further stall trade talks with Canada, experts say — but Canada's high commissioner in London is more optimistic.
'There was no plan' officers slam Ottawa police handling of 'Freedom Convoy'

'There was no plan' officers slam Ottawa police handling of 'Freedom Convoy'

OTTAWA — The "Freedom Convoy" had gridlocked Canada's capital city for more than two weeks before the "floundering" Ottawa police force approved a detailed plan to handle it, senior police officers have told the public inquiry into the Liberal govern
Premier François Legault unveils 30-member Quebec cabinet after big election win

Premier François Legault unveils 30-member Quebec cabinet after big election win

Quebec Premier François Legault introduced a new, expanded cabinet Thursday, a mix of veteran ministers from his party's first mandate and several newly elected members, including the province's first Indigenous cabinet minister.
Supreme Court will not hear from St. Anne's residential school survivors

Supreme Court will not hear from St. Anne's residential school survivors

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada said Thursday it will not to heara case of residential school survivors who have fought a years-long battle against Ottawa to release thousands of records. The group of survivors from St.
Montreal man charged with second-degree murder in parents' killings

Montreal man charged with second-degree murder in parents' killings

MONTREAL — A 29-year-old man is facing two counts of second-degree murder in the killings of his parents at their northwestern Montreal home on Wednesday evening.
N.W.T., Ottawa to spend $4.6 million to enhance wages for early childhood educators

N.W.T., Ottawa to spend $4.6 million to enhance wages for early childhood educators

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories and federal governments have announced $4.6 million in funding between 2022 and 2024 to enhance wages for early childhood educators in the territory.
Liberals want House speaker to investigate hidden tags on Poilievre YouTube account

Liberals want House speaker to investigate hidden tags on Poilievre YouTube account

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are demanding a formal investigation into the use of hidden tags embedded in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's YouTube videos.
Quebec City mosque that was targeted by gunman wants firearms-control bill adopted

Quebec City mosque that was targeted by gunman wants firearms-control bill adopted

OTTAWA — The Quebec City mosque where six men were shot to death in 2017 wants Parliament to toughen and pass a gun control bill currently being studied in the House of Commons.