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Indigenous leaders stress need for consultation on federal firearms legislation

Indigenous leaders stress need for consultation on federal firearms legislation

OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee heard criticism, as well as some measured support, as Indigenous leaders testified Tuesday about Liberal efforts to outlaw assault-style firearms.
'I was terrified:' Woman testifies in trial for former residential school priest

'I was terrified:' Woman testifies in trial for former residential school priest

WINNIPEG — A First Nations woman told a courtroom she was left scared and sick to her stomach after a priest allegedly assaulted her at a residential school more than 50 years ago — accusations the now-retired cleric has denied.
Defence chief wanted CF-18s to destroy object over Yukon, but fighters were delayed

Defence chief wanted CF-18s to destroy object over Yukon, but fighters were delayed

OTTAWA — Canada's top military officer says it would have been "preferable" for a Canadian fighter jet to shoot down a suspected balloon over Yukon last month – but they were delayed by freezing rain.
Ukraine war: Two Montreal companies sanctioned by U.S. for alleged ties to Russia

Ukraine war: Two Montreal companies sanctioned by U.S. for alleged ties to Russia

MONTREAL — The Canada Border Services Agency says it helped put two Montreal-based companies with alleged ties to the Russian military on a United States sanctions list. Late last month, the U.S.
Fraser says Canada, U.S. support 'root causes' approach to immigration challenges

Fraser says Canada, U.S. support 'root causes' approach to immigration challenges

WASHINGTON — Canada and the United States both support a holistic, long-term approach to their shared immigration challenges, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said Tuesday after a meeting in the U.S.
Eby: Federal government needs to reform bail system 'now' to target repeat offenders

Eby: Federal government needs to reform bail system 'now' to target repeat offenders

British Columbia Premier David Eby says the federal government needs to reform Canada's bail system now instead of simply talking about it.
Montreal primary school teacher pleads guilty to sex crimes involving five girls

Montreal primary school teacher pleads guilty to sex crimes involving five girls

MONTREAL — A Montreal elementary school teacher pleaded guilty on Tuesday to sex-related crimes involving five young female students whom he manipulated into acts of sexual abuse.
Canada adds indecency, abortion offences to list of 'unjust' historic convictions

Canada adds indecency, abortion offences to list of 'unjust' historic convictions

OTTAWA — People who have been convicted of a number of indecency and anti-abortion offences that are no longer on the books can now have those convictions expunged.
Opposition keeps pressure on the Liberals to call a public inquiry into interference

Opposition keeps pressure on the Liberals to call a public inquiry into interference

OTTAWA — Canada's official Opposition is expressing little confidence that the Liberal government will appoint a truly independent watchdog to investigate foreign interference.
A look at the players involved in federal efforts to address foreign interference

A look at the players involved in federal efforts to address foreign interference

OTTAWA — Canada's major political parties have accepted the results of the 2019 and 2021 election and a panel of bureaucrats has determined both elections remained free and fair, an assessment that national security agencies agree with.