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Bill creating new oversight body to track reconciliation efforts poised to become law

Bill creating new oversight body to track reconciliation efforts poised to become law

OTTAWA — Legislation to create a new oversight body tracking Canada's reconciliation efforts has passed a final vote in Parliament. The House of Commons unanimously agreed to adopt a final version of the bill as amended by the Senate.
Québec solidaire party co-spokesperson resigns only months into the job

Québec solidaire party co-spokesperson resigns only months into the job

QUEBEC — The co-spokesperson of Quebec's second-largest opposition party has resigned only months into the job.
Sikh rally in Toronto with multi-party support prompts India diplomatic rebuke

Sikh rally in Toronto with multi-party support prompts India diplomatic rebuke

OTTAWA — India has summoned Canada's envoy in New Delhi following a large Sikh rally in Toronto attended by all three major federal party leaders.
McGill University calls pro-Palestinian encampment illegal, campers vow to stay

McGill University calls pro-Palestinian encampment illegal, campers vow to stay

MONTREAL — Pro-Palestinian activists said on Monday they have no intention of dismantling their camp at Montreal's McGill University, as the school said it wasn't ruling out calling in police to deal with what it called an illegal encampment.
New Brunswick police no longer investigating most thefts of fuel from gas stations

New Brunswick police no longer investigating most thefts of fuel from gas stations

WOODSTOCK, N.B. — Police officers across New Brunswick are no longer investigating thefts of fuel from service stations unless there is a threat to public safety.
Increasing 'space-mindedness' a top priority for Canadian military: commander

Increasing 'space-mindedness' a top priority for Canadian military: commander

OTTAWA — The commander of the Canadian Armed Forces Space Division says gaining awareness of what's going on outside our planet is one of his top priorities. Brig.-Gen.
Climate change, not habitat loss, may be biggest threat to caribou herds: study

Climate change, not habitat loss, may be biggest threat to caribou herds: study

Climate change, not habitat loss, may be the biggest threat to the survival of threatened caribou herds, new research suggests.
International students will be allowed to work 24 hours a week starting in September

International students will be allowed to work 24 hours a week starting in September

OTTAWA — International students will be able to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week starting in September, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced Monday.
Teachers union joins bid to have Supreme Court rule on Quebec religious symbols ban

Teachers union joins bid to have Supreme Court rule on Quebec religious symbols ban

MONTREAL — A major Quebec teachers union says it will follow the lead of the English Montreal School Board and seek to challenge the province's secularism law before the Supreme Court of Canada.
In the news today: Pro-Palestinian encampment at Montreal's McGill University

In the news today: Pro-Palestinian encampment at Montreal's McGill University

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...