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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.
Politicians' support of 'Freedom Convoy' in Ottawa risked emboldening organizers: OPP

Politicians' support of 'Freedom Convoy' in Ottawa risked emboldening organizers: OPP

OTTAWA — The Ontario Provincial Police warned last winter that support for the "Freedom Convoy" from Canadian political figures was likely to embolden protesters in the streets of downtown Ottawa. The assessment was in a report compiled Feb.
Recession likely amid global economic downturn, fiscal restraint needed: Carney

Recession likely amid global economic downturn, fiscal restraint needed: Carney

OTTAWA — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says a global recession is likely, making it challenging for Canada to avoid a similar economic downturn.