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Native Women's Shelter splits with Quebec youth protection agency, citing racism

Native Women's Shelter splits with Quebec youth protection agency, citing racism

MONTREAL — The Native Women's Shelter of Montreal said Tuesday it has suspended meetings with health officials overseeing the province's English-language youth-protection system because of the agency's alleged failure to address systemic racism.
Family of Canadian Uyghur advocate held in China upset, outraged he remains detained

Family of Canadian Uyghur advocate held in China upset, outraged he remains detained

OTTAWA — It wasn't until Tuesday morning, when Kamila Telendibaeva saw the footage and pictures of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor landing in Canada, that she started to picture her own reunion with her husband who has been in a Chinese prison for
'Potential anomaly' with ballot box prompts recount in Chateauguay-Lacolle

'Potential anomaly' with ballot box prompts recount in Chateauguay-Lacolle

OTTAWA — The Liberals have asked for a recount in a close-run riding in Quebec after a "potential anomaly" was discovered with a ballot box.
Senators call for governments to craft a grand post-pandemic plan to grow economy

Senators call for governments to craft a grand post-pandemic plan to grow economy

OTTAWA — A group of senators is calling on the federal government to strike a grand economic plan with provinces, territories, businesses and civil society to drive growth coming out of the pandemic.
Guilty plea for former B.C. social worker accused of stealing money from foster kids

Guilty plea for former B.C. social worker accused of stealing money from foster kids

KELOWNA, B.C. — A former British Columbia social worker accused of stealing money from foster children under his care has pleaded guilty in a Kelowna court.
'It has been the worst period in my life': Annamie Paul resigns as Green leader

'It has been the worst period in my life': Annamie Paul resigns as Green leader

TORONTO — Annamie Paul is stepping down as leader of the Green Party of Canada following months of strife within its ranks, saying she doesn't "have the heart" to keep fighting to hold onto the reins.
Survivor offers advice on how to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Survivor offers advice on how to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

For the past six years, Geraldine Shingoose has been sharing her truths as a residential school survivor — or warrior as she prefers to be called — in Manitoba classrooms.
Conservatives could have done better job talking to Chinese Canadian voters: ex-MP

Conservatives could have done better job talking to Chinese Canadian voters: ex-MP

OTTAWA — A former Conservative MP who lost his seat in the recent election thinks the party could have done a better job speaking directly to Chinese Canadians.
Rookie MPs start orientation amid uncertainty over Parliament's future

Rookie MPs start orientation amid uncertainty over Parliament's future

OTTAWA — Ten newly elected members of Parliament are being shown the ropes today even as questions swirl around what the next session of Parliament will look like.
Voter turnout in federal election about average despite pandemic challenges

Voter turnout in federal election about average despite pandemic challenges

OTTAWA — Sixty-two per cent of eligible voters cast ballots in last week's federal election — about average turnout for recent Canadian elections despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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