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Canada's historic sites get Indigenous voices, stronger protection in new bill

Canada's historic sites get Indigenous voices, stronger protection in new bill

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says a new bill he introduced Tuesday gives legal protection to Canada's historic sites for the first time and ensures Indigenous Peoples have a stronger voice in identifying and protecting places of hi
Federal Court says it lacks jurisdiction to hear CSIS employee's discrimination claim

Federal Court says it lacks jurisdiction to hear CSIS employee's discrimination claim

OTTAWA — A federal judge has tossed out a Canadian Security Intelligence Service employee's discrimination lawsuit against the spy service, saying Sameer Ebadi should have followed the internal grievance procedures available to him.
Governor General, Air Canada CEO trigger 'tidal wave' of complaints to languages czar

Governor General, Air Canada CEO trigger 'tidal wave' of complaints to languages czar

OTTAWA — Canada's official languages commissioner said Tuesday his office received a "tidal wave" of complaints last year, triggered by the appointment of a governor general who isn't fluent in French and an English-only speech delivered by Air Canad
Quebecers not interested in sovereignty, says ex-PQ candidate now running for Legault

Quebecers not interested in sovereignty, says ex-PQ candidate now running for Legault

LÉVIS, Que. — Quebecers have put the idea of sovereignty behind them, a former Parti Québécois cabinet minister said Tuesday as he was formally announced as a candidate for the Coalition Avenir Québec.
Defrocked priest who abused dozens of Inuit children out of prison

Defrocked priest who abused dozens of Inuit children out of prison

A defrocked Oblate priest who was convicted of dozens of horrendous sexual crimes against Inuit children has been granted parole.
Issuing alert about N.S. gunman would have led to more dead police: RCMP official

Issuing alert about N.S. gunman would have led to more dead police: RCMP official

HALIFAX — A senior Nova Scotia RCMP official says she has no regrets that an emergency alert was not sent during a killer's 13-hour rampage in 2020, saying doing so would have led to more dead police officers.
Hoggard case highlights need for clarity on reforms to sex assault trials: experts

Hoggard case highlights need for clarity on reforms to sex assault trials: experts

TORONTO — The sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has highlighted the need for clarity on how to navigate legal changes meant to protect the privacy of complainants, some legal observers say.
Ex-Quebec construction boss Accurso free on bail awaiting appeal before Supreme Court

Ex-Quebec construction boss Accurso free on bail awaiting appeal before Supreme Court

MONTREAL — A Quebec Court of Appeal judge is allowing ex-construction boss Tony Accurso to remain free on bail while he appeals his fraud conviction to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Police say suspect threatened to commit mass shooting at Florida LGBTQ event

Police say suspect threatened to commit mass shooting at Florida LGBTQ event

A 17-year-old from Ontario has been charged with allegedly making online threats toward an LGBTQ event in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Trudeau visits US, Shopify shareholders vote on founder share: In The News for June 7

Trudeau visits US, Shopify shareholders vote on founder share: In The News for June 7

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 June 7 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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