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Ontario woman upset after encountering barriers when reporting sex assault in Quebec

Ontario woman upset after encountering barriers when reporting sex assault in Quebec

MONTREAL — An Ottawa woman says her experience of trying to report a sexual assault that happened in another province led to a "convoluted" back-and-forth between police forces that has made her reconsider whether she wants to come forward at all.
In The News for Dec. 2: November jobs numbers out this morning

In The News for Dec. 2: November jobs numbers out this morning

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 Dec. 2 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Liberals to consult public on merits of a foreign agent registry, Mendicino says

Liberals to consult public on merits of a foreign agent registry, Mendicino says

OTTAWA — The federal government is preparing to consult the public on the possible creation of a foreign agent registry as a means of preventing outside interference in Canadian affairs, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says.
Canadian-funded group works to remove landmines left in Ukraine after Russian retreat

Canadian-funded group works to remove landmines left in Ukraine after Russian retreat

PEREMOHA, Ukraine — The small yellow stakes in the middle of a vast field outside Kyiv appear harmless, but they are not. Three explosions have rocked this field, including a fatal one that destroyed a military vehicle.
Canada should delay MAID for people with mental disorders: psychiatrists

Canada should delay MAID for people with mental disorders: psychiatrists

Canada is not ready to expand medical assistance in dying for people with a mental disorder, leaving psychiatrists across the country "incredibly concerned" about patients needing better access to care.
'We're still not done:' Family gathers to honour women police say were killed

'We're still not done:' Family gathers to honour women police say were killed

WINNIPEG — Under a dark December night sky, a collage of photos taped to a billboard rests against a tree illuminated only by the light of a sea of candles. Each of the photos depicts a smiling Morgan Harris at different points in her short life.
B.C. Nisga'a totem on display at Scotland museum since 1930 is heading home

B.C. Nisga'a totem on display at Scotland museum since 1930 is heading home

VICTORIA — Nisga'a Nation Chief Earl Stephens says he shook with emotion when he saw for the first time a memorial totem pole with deep ties to his family and spiritual significance to the Indigenous people of British Columbia's Nass Valley on displa
Pivot Airlines says plane crew detained in Dominican Republic back in Canada

Pivot Airlines says plane crew detained in Dominican Republic back in Canada

TORONTO — Crew members of a Pivot Airlines plane that had been kept in the Dominican Republic since April have landed in Toronto and are reunited with their loved ones.
National security officials planning for 2023 'Freedom Convoy' reboot: adviser to PM

National security officials planning for 2023 'Freedom Convoy' reboot: adviser to PM

OTTAWA — The national security adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that senior officials are planning ahead for the possibility of another "Freedom Convoy" protest in early 2023.
Alberta deputy premier says sovereignty act not a power grab, eyes changes to bill

Alberta deputy premier says sovereignty act not a power grab, eyes changes to bill

EDMONTON — Alberta’s deputy premier says amendments may be needed to clear up confusion over a bill that grants Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet unfettered power outside the legislature to rewrite laws and direct agencies to resist federal rule