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A 49-year-old Canadian has died while in ICE custody in Florida

A 49-year-old Canadian has died while in ICE custody in Florida

OTTAWA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Thursday that a 49-year-old Canadian has died while in its custody.
Just for Laughs founder's sex-assault civil trial disrupted by insults and threats

Just for Laughs founder's sex-assault civil trial disrupted by insults and threats

MONTRÉAL — The civil trial of Gilbert Rozon was disrupted by a rare outburst on Thursday when one of the women accusing the Just for Laughs founder of sexual assault lashed out at him during a break.
Ottawa eyeing Ukrainian partnership, EU loans for defence equipment, minister says

Ottawa eyeing Ukrainian partnership, EU loans for defence equipment, minister says

OTTAWA — Ottawa is considering whether to follow in the footsteps of several European nations by forging a new defence co-production deal with Ukraine for military equipment, Defence Minister David McGuinty said Thursday.
Major projects: How Bill C-5 works and why it alarms its critics

Major projects: How Bill C-5 works and why it alarms its critics

OTTAWA — Parliament has passed controversial major projects legislation that Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada needs to shore up its economy in the face of a trade war with the United States.
Federal Court approves Indian Hospitals class-action settlement

Federal Court approves Indian Hospitals class-action settlement

OTTAWA — The Federal Court has approved a multi-billion-dollar class-action settlement for people who suffered abuse at federally run 'Indian hospitals' following out-of-court negotiations between Ottawa and Indigenous survivors.
Brazeau recovering after collapsing in Senate Wednesday due to 'dizzy spell'

Brazeau recovering after collapsing in Senate Wednesday due to 'dizzy spell'

OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau is recovering after a "dizzy spell" made him "briefly lose consciousness" during debate in the Senate on the government's major projects bill, a Senate spokesman said Thursday.
Six still in hospital, two months after attack on Vancouver's Lapu Lapu festival

Six still in hospital, two months after attack on Vancouver's Lapu Lapu festival

VANCOUVER — Police say six victims remain in hospital two months after the attack on Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day street festival that killed 11 people.
Senate could vote on controversial major projects bill today

Senate could vote on controversial major projects bill today

OTTAWA — The Senate could vote today on Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial major projects bill — legislation that would give the federal government the power to fast-track projects it hopes will bolster the economy.
Ottawa's foreign aid chief eyes red tape, visibility as Canada resists cutbacks

Ottawa's foreign aid chief eyes red tape, visibility as Canada resists cutbacks

OTTAWA — The MP overseeing foreign aid says Canada must take a more efficient, more visible approach to development and humanitarian assistance to make the case for maintaining aid spending as the United States pulls back.
Quebec premier offers condolences after all victims recovered from helicopter crash

Quebec premier offers condolences after all victims recovered from helicopter crash

MONTRÉAL — Quebec's premier offered his condolences on Thursday to the victims of an air ambulance crash on Quebec's North Shore that killed three crew members and a patient.