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Who's who in the federal cabinet shuffle: new faces, and old faces in new places
OTTAWA - David Lametti loves the law, he said just after being sworn in as Canada's new justice minister. "I know it's a cliche to say that, but I do," the 56-year-old said outside Rideau Hall. "I hav...
Jan 14, 2019
UN committee warns Canada in letter that Site C dam may break deals
A United Nations committee on eliminating discrimination is warning Canada that continued construction of the Site C hydro dam in British Columbia may violate international agreements. In a letter to ...
Jan 14, 2019
UN committee warns Canada in letter that Site C dam may break deals
A United Nations committee on eliminating discrimination is warning Canada that continued construction of the Site C hydro dam in British Columbia may violate international agreements. In a letter to ...
Jan 14, 2019
Saudi teen's flight has implications for Saudi women left behind: analysis
OTTAWA - Canada's acceptance of a Saudi Arabian teenager seeking asylum is sparking debate within the country about loosening laws restricting women's freedom, but also a backlash that ...
Jan 14, 2019
Saudi teen's flight has implications for Saudi women left behind: analysis
OTTAWA - Canada's acceptance of a Saudi Arabian teenager seeking asylum is sparking debate within the country about loosening laws restricting women's freedom, but also a backlash that ...
Jan 14, 2019
Former U.S. president Barack Obama to speak at Calgary Saddledome in March
CALGARY - Former United States president Barack Obama will be speaking in Calgary later this year. Special events company tinePublic says Obama will take the stage at the Scotiabank Saddledome on...
Jan 14, 2019
Former U.S. president Barack Obama to speak at Calgary Saddledome in March
CALGARY - Former United States president Barack Obama will be speaking in Calgary later this year. Special events company tinePublic says Obama will take the stage at the Scotiabank Saddledome on...
Jan 14, 2019
Conservationists want protection on "Canada's most magnificent" old-growth forest
VANCOUVER - Conservationists in British Columbia are pushing for protections on an area of old-growth forests they describe as "Canada's most magnificent." The grove is located on Crown land in the Sa...
Jan 14, 2019
Conservationists want protection on "Canada's most magnificent" old-growth forest
VANCOUVER - Conservationists in British Columbia are pushing for protections on an area of old-growth forests they describe as "Canada's most magnificent." The grove is located on Crown land in the Sa...
Jan 14, 2019
Quebec parties meet to discuss ways to better support sexual assault victims
MONTREAL - Members of Quebec's four main political parties, including the minister of justice, are meeting today to discuss changing the way sexual violence cases are adjudicated in the...
Jan 14, 2019
