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Convicted Quebec murderer in men’s institution as request for women’s prison studied

Convicted Quebec murderer in men’s institution as request for women’s prison studied

MONTREAL — A Quebecer found guilty of murdering a woman and their two children is being held in a men’s federal institution while authorities assess the convict's request to be housed in a women’s prison, Correctional Service Canada said Wednesday.
'Time for a refresh': University of Alberta rebrands DEI policy to ACB

'Time for a refresh': University of Alberta rebrands DEI policy to ACB

EDMONTON — The president of the University of Alberta says the decision to rebrand its diversity, equity and inclusion policy was not influenced by critics of the initiative in North America.
How Justin Trudeau captured the zeitgeist, and how he lost it

How Justin Trudeau captured the zeitgeist, and how he lost it

The same strategy that put Justin Trudeau in the public eye and won him the youth vote in 2015 may have brought damning scrutiny as political tides changed, particularly as his rivals adopted his online style, observers say.
In the news today: Liberals to talk leadership, Trump takeover threats spark concern

In the news today: Liberals to talk leadership, Trump takeover threats spark concern

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Is Donald Trump kidding? Americans in Canada react to tariff, annexation threats

Is Donald Trump kidding? Americans in Canada react to tariff, annexation threats

While Trump's comments have drawn anger and fear among Canadians, reaction from Americans who live, study or work in Canada has been mixed — and largely influenced by how they voted in the presidential election.
Not a 'snowball's chance in hell' of Canada becoming 51st state: Trudeau

Not a 'snowball's chance in hell' of Canada becoming 51st state: Trudeau

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clapped back Tuesday at Donald Trump's escalating claims that Canada would be better off if it became the 51st state, and has called for an in-person meeting with premiers in Ottawa next week to address this
Migrant worker group tells of complaints about Okanagan winery in foreign worker ban

Migrant worker group tells of complaints about Okanagan winery in foreign worker ban

A British Columbia organization that helps migrant workers says it's been repeatedly contacted by employees of a winery in the Okanagan Valley that has been permanently banned from hiring temporary foreign workers and fined $118,000 for breaking prog
B.C. woman already banned from midwifery is accused of killing baby

B.C. woman already banned from midwifery is accused of killing baby

The baby died on Jan. 6, 2024, despite life-saving efforts from emergency workers.
Ontario First Nations to negotiate child welfare reforms with Ottawa

Ontario First Nations to negotiate child welfare reforms with Ottawa

OTTAWA — First Nations in Ontario are charting their own path with the federal government to reform the child welfare system weeks after critics said the deal reached last July was too weak to accept.
Biden praises Trudeau as friend but other leaders remain mum on his resignation

Biden praises Trudeau as friend but other leaders remain mum on his resignation

The small number of foreign officials who publicly noted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's pending departure include the foreign ministers of Ireland and Japan.