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Ex-cop tapped as new Indigenous affairs minister as Legault tries to reset relations

Quebec Premier Francois Legault replaced his Indigenous affairs minister with a former Montreal police officer Friday, as his government looked to reset relations with First Nations leaders.

Oct 9, 2020 12:54 PM Read more >

Crown, defence in Fredericton shooting trial agree accused had mental disorder

FREDERICTON — The Crown and defence at a murder trial in Fredericton have agreed that Matthew Raymond suffered from a mental disorder when he shot four victims two years ago.

Oct 9, 2020 12:53 PM Read more >

Liberals set relaxed nomination rules in preparation for possible federal election

OTTAWA — The Liberal party is readying itself for a possible federal election with new rules for nominating candidates.

Oct 9, 2020 12:34 PM Read more >

Feds double pandemic aid for food banks, add a second $100 million in support

OTTAWA — The federal government doubled the amount of pandemic aid for Canada's food banks on Friday.

Oct 9, 2020 12:22 PM Read more >

B.C. political leaders meet in live TV debate in Oct. 24 election campaign

VICTORIA — The leaders of B.C.

Oct 9, 2020 12:19 PM Read more >

Former premier Jean Charest suing Quebec government for $1M for privacy violation

MONTREAL — Former premier Jean Charest is suing the Quebec government for violation of his privacy in connection with an investigation by the province's anti-corruption unit.

Oct 9, 2020 11:47 AM Read more >

Report clearing N.S. police of wrongdoing in arrest of Black woman flawed: observer

HALIFAX — A consultant hired by Nova Scotia's police watchdog disagrees with the agency's decision to clear two officers of wrongdoing in the case of a Black woman injured during an arrest.

Oct 9, 2020 11:41 AM Read more >

Legault calls on Quebecers to make 'sacrifices' to slow COVID-19 spread

MONTREAL — Premier Francois Legault called on Quebecers to make "sacrifices" and avoid contact with others over the Thanksgiving weekend as authorities reported more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the seventh time in eight days.

Oct 9, 2020 11:36 AM Read more >

COVID-19 cases, deaths surge ahead of long weekend, restrictions tighten in hotspots

Canadians began the Thanksgiving long weekend amid a surging second wave that pushed public health officials to roll back some businesses and tighten COVID-19 measures in several hotspots.

Oct 9, 2020 11:23 AM Read more >

Conservatives accuse government of reckless rush to ease access to assisted dying

OTTAWA — Conservatives are accusing the Trudeau government of rushing recklessly to make it easier for intolerably suffering Canadians to receive medical help to end their lives.

Oct 9, 2020 10:36 AM Read more >