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First Nations chiefs criticize Alberta premier's oilsands tailings spill comments

First Nations chiefs criticize Alberta premier's oilsands tailings spill comments

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is minimizing the effect of two large releases of oilsands tailings water, two area First Nations leaders said Wednesday.
Giving the middle finger is a 'God-given' right, says Quebec judge

Giving the middle finger is a 'God-given' right, says Quebec judge

MONTREAL — Giving someone the middle finger is a "God-given" right that belongs to all Canadians, a Quebec judge said as he recently acquitted a Montreal-area man of criminal harassment and uttering threats.
'I climbed all my mountains': Liberal MP Marc Garneau retires from politics

'I climbed all my mountains': Liberal MP Marc Garneau retires from politics

OTTAWA — Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Marc Garneau is resigning after 15 years in politics in order to fulfil a promise to spend more time with his family.
As Supreme Court justice faces complaint, bill would change handling of allegations

As Supreme Court justice faces complaint, bill would change handling of allegations

OTTAWA — A new law working its way through Parliament could soon change the process for handling allegations against judges — even as a Supreme Court justice remains on leave while a complaint against him is reviewed.
Why opposition MPs want to question Trudeau's chief of staff on election interference

Why opposition MPs want to question Trudeau's chief of staff on election interference

OTTAWA — Opposition Conservatives say if Canadians want answers about China's meddling in the past two federal elections, they need to hear from Katie Telford, who has served as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's chief of staff since the Liberals were s
Cyber attack hits engineering giant with contracts for military bases, power plants

Cyber attack hits engineering giant with contracts for military bases, power plants

OTTAWA — A Canadian engineering giant whose work involves critical military, power and transportation infrastructure across the country has been hit with a ransomware attack.
Closing arguments in Winnipeg trial of retired priest charged with indecent assault

Closing arguments in Winnipeg trial of retired priest charged with indecent assault

WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg judge is left to decide whether a young girl was assaulted in the bathroom of a residential school more than 50 years ago based on the memories of the now-adult woman and the 93-year-old retired priest accused of committing the
Online Streaming Act back in House, minister intends to reject some Senate amendments

Online Streaming Act back in House, minister intends to reject some Senate amendments

OTTAWA — The Liberal government's controversial Online Streaming Act is back in the House of Commons, where MPs are set to debate the Senate's amendments.
Territories join Ottawa, most provinces in banning TikTok on government devices

Territories join Ottawa, most provinces in banning TikTok on government devices

YELLOWKNIFE — Nunavut and the Northwest Territories are the latest jurisdictions in Canada to announce they are banning TikTok on government-issued devices pending a federal threat assessment. The N.W.T.
Unpaid oilpatch taxes rise again despite industry boom, say rural municipalities

Unpaid oilpatch taxes rise again despite industry boom, say rural municipalities

EDMONTON — Unpaid municipal taxes from the Alberta oilpatch keep rising despite the industry's boom, the province's rural communities say.