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In The News for Nov. 18: Emergency Act inquiry hears from Canada's top civil servant

In The News for Nov. 18: Emergency Act inquiry hears from Canada's top civil servant

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 18 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
NATO holding armoured-gun competition in Latvia to test abilities of tank units

NATO holding armoured-gun competition in Latvia to test abilities of tank units

RIGA, Latvia — Although tanks have shown their limits in the war in Ukraine, they remain the centrepiece of the battlefield, Capt. Antonio Cornacchi of the Italian armed forces told The Canadian Press Thursday.
Financial institutions say Emergencies Act needs more clarity, less onus on banks

Financial institutions say Emergencies Act needs more clarity, less onus on banks

OTTAWA — Banks and credit unions want more clarity about how extraordinary powers will affect their customers' accounts the next time the Emergencies Act is invoked, a parliamentary committee heard Thursday.
Military bans uniforms from civilian trials following Fortin criticism

Military bans uniforms from civilian trials following Fortin criticism

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is cracking down on the wearing of uniforms and medals in civilian courts, saying such attire will be banned from non-military trials except in certain circumstances.
Outgoing B.C. Premier Horgan makes pitch to provinces and PM to end health gridlock

Outgoing B.C. Premier Horgan makes pitch to provinces and PM to end health gridlock

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's outgoing premier says he has offered a helping hand in resolving the gridlock over health care funding between provincial and territorial leaders and the federal government.
National security officials wanted CSIS threshold for Emergencies Act 'reconsidered'

National security officials wanted CSIS threshold for Emergencies Act 'reconsidered'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's national security adviser and other senior officials felt the Canadian Security Intelligence Service's threshold to determine a national threat under the Emergencies Act "should be reconsidered," a public inqu
Canada won't back call at COP27 to 'phase down' oil and gas production

Canada won't back call at COP27 to 'phase down' oil and gas production

OTTAWA — Canada won't agree to add language calling for the phaseout of all fossil fuels — including oil and gas — to the final agreement at this year's United Nations climate talks in Egypt, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Thursday.
Transport minister encourages masks on planes, Ontario says illnesses slowing down

Transport minister encourages masks on planes, Ontario says illnesses slowing down

Canada's transport minister says the federal government strongly encourages people to wear masks on planes and trains as regions across the country report increasing pressure on the health-care system, but he stopped short of making it a requirement.
Report uncovers signs of violence, negligence at two Montreal long-term care homes

Report uncovers signs of violence, negligence at two Montreal long-term care homes

MONTREAL — A government-commissioned report into the conditions at two privately owned long-term care homes in Montreal has revealed widespread mistreatment of residents at both facilities.
Canada falling behind as electric-vehicle sales pick up around the world

Canada falling behind as electric-vehicle sales pick up around the world

OTTAWA — Electric-vehicle sales in Canada grew by more than one third in the first half of this year but they are not keeping pace with the rest of the world.