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Vancouver task force on Indigenous rights releases report for city council

Vancouver task force on Indigenous rights releases report for city council

VANCOUVER — In what's being called a first-of-its-kind strategy, three First Nations on whose territory Vancouver was built have come together with city officials to create a path for implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indig
Quebec opposition party refuses to swear oath to King, reopens constitutional debate

Quebec opposition party refuses to swear oath to King, reopens constitutional debate

MONTREAL — The debate over Quebec's power to unilaterally change the Canadian Constitution has resurfaced as members of an opposition party refused Wednesday to swear allegiance to King Charles III.
Ukrainian aid fundraiser questions Smith's apology on Russian invasion comments

Ukrainian aid fundraiser questions Smith's apology on Russian invasion comments

EDMONTON — A former member of Alberta's legislative assembly and key fundraiser for war-torn Ukraine says he's skeptical about Premier Danielle Smith’s apology for remarks she made about the country's conflict with Russia.
Liberal GST rebate bill passes as government pushes cost-of-living measures

Liberal GST rebate bill passes as government pushes cost-of-living measures

OTTAWA — People who receive the GST rebate can expect to see an extra cheque this year that will double the amount of the benefit for the next six months, after the Liberal government's Bill C-30 became law on Tuesday.
Longtime CP journalist Alan Black, known for being 'fast off the draw,' dies

Longtime CP journalist Alan Black, known for being 'fast off the draw,' dies

Alan Black, a longtime journalist with The Canadian Press who worked 17 Olympics and was the "eyes and ears" of the national wire agency while most of the country was sleeping, has died. He was 64.
Canada adds to Iran sanctions, targeting TV station, entities accused of torture

Canada adds to Iran sanctions, targeting TV station, entities accused of torture

OTTAWA — Canada is imposing more restrictions on Iranian officials with a focus on entities Ottawa is linking to propaganda and torture.
Quebec father charged in killings of two children remains unable to appear in court

Quebec father charged in killings of two children remains unable to appear in court

LAVAL, Que. — A Quebec father accused of killing his two children in their home north of Montreal is still not able to appear before a judge.
Arctic peers warn 'no return' to prewar times as Russia frozen from circumpolar talks

Arctic peers warn 'no return' to prewar times as Russia frozen from circumpolar talks

OTTAWA — Canada's allies are calling for a rethink in Arctic relations after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to skip Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to skip Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner

OTTAWA — Liberals, New Democrats, Conservatives and a steady stream of journalists walk into a bar. Pierre Poilievre doesn't.
Governments weren't always working in tandem during 'Freedom Convoy': Trudeau

Governments weren't always working in tandem during 'Freedom Convoy': Trudeau

OTTAWA — Different levels of government involved in trying to bring an end to the mass demonstrations in Ottawa and several border crossings last winter were not always on the same page, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged Wednesday.