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Former RCMP official's rationale for disclosing secrets can't be believed: Crown

Former RCMP official's rationale for disclosing secrets can't be believed: Crown

OTTAWA — A former RCMP intelligence official's story of why he leaked secret information is replete with flaws and should not be believed, a Crown prosecutor told jurors Friday.
Montreal billionaire sex case: Class-action lawyer wants accused's assets frozen

Montreal billionaire sex case: Class-action lawyer wants accused's assets frozen

MONTREAL — A Montreal billionaire who allegedly paid dozens of minors for sex may try to hide his assets in case he loses a class-action lawsuit, a lawyer for the alleged victims told a Montreal court Friday.
What Xi said: Trudeau urged Chinese president to maintain an open channel with Canada

What Xi said: Trudeau urged Chinese president to maintain an open channel with Canada

SAN FRANCISCO — Canada and China need to keep in touch, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he told Xi Jinping during a chance encounter this week at the annual economic summit of Pacific Rim leaders that wrapped up Friday in northern California.
Lawsuit accuses Concordia, student union of failing to address antisemitism on campus

Lawsuit accuses Concordia, student union of failing to address antisemitism on campus

MONTREAL — A proposed class-action lawsuit accuses Concordia University in Montreal and its student union of creating a safe space for antisemitism on campus over decades, leaving students and faculty psychologically scarred.
Organized crime figure Gregory Woolley killed in daytime shooting near Montreal

Organized crime figure Gregory Woolley killed in daytime shooting near Montreal

MONTREAL — An influential organized crime leader has been killed in a daytime shooting in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, southeast of Montreal.
Spotlight on terror laws at trial of man found guilty in London attack

Spotlight on terror laws at trial of man found guilty in London attack

TORONTO — A landmark trial that put Canada's terrorism laws in the spotlight has culminated in a guilty verdict, but what role terror allegations played in the jury's decision to convict Nathaniel Veltman in a deadly attack on a Muslim family will re
EV battery subsidy deals to cost $5.8B more than government projections: PBO report

EV battery subsidy deals to cost $5.8B more than government projections: PBO report

A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer says provincial and federal support for electric vehicle battery manufacturing in Canada will cost $5.8 billion more than previously announced government projections.
'Very grateful for things:' Woman who escaped Gaza appreciative of life in Canada

'Very grateful for things:' Woman who escaped Gaza appreciative of life in Canada

MISSISSAUGA — Rana Nassrawi has been appreciating the little things lately.
Ottawa commits to honouring all-Black battalion that served during First World War

Ottawa commits to honouring all-Black battalion that served during First World War

CHERRY BROOK, N.S. — The federal government announced today $2.25 million in funding to honour the legacy of No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s only all-Black unit to serve during the First World War.
In The News for today: Alberta pension plan a no-brainer and APEC summit continues

In The News for today: Alberta pension plan a no-brainer and APEC summit continues

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