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Feds asking court for third extension to deal with revamped assisted-dying regime

Feds asking court for third extension to deal with revamped assisted-dying regime

OTTAWA — For the third time, the federal government is asking a Quebec court for more time to revamp Canada's assisted-dying law. The request for an extension — to Feb.
Alek Minassian knew van attack was morally wrong, psychiatrist testifies

Alek Minassian knew van attack was morally wrong, psychiatrist testifies

TORONTO — The man who killed 10 people when he drove a van down a Toronto sidewalk carried out the attack in an attempt to gain notoriety and knew his actions were morally wrong, court heard Friday. Dr.
Canada was 'disgraceful' accomplice of U.S. in Meng arrest: China's ambassador

Canada was 'disgraceful' accomplice of U.S. in Meng arrest: China's ambassador

OTTAWA — As Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor began their third year in Chinese prisons on Friday, the grievances between Canada and China deepened, dimming hope the two Canadian men would win freedom any time soon.
More arrests made in dispute over Indigenous lobster fishing in Nova Scotia: RCMP

More arrests made in dispute over Indigenous lobster fishing in Nova Scotia: RCMP

MIDDLE WEST PUBNICO, N.S. — The Nova Scotia RCMP confirmed Friday the arrest of 21 people in recent weeks following a violent confrontation at a lobster pound at centre of a dispute over a self-regulated Indigenous fishery.
'This could all go away:' Nunavut minister pleads with Arviat residents to stay home

'This could all go away:' Nunavut minister pleads with Arviat residents to stay home

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut's health minister is pleading with residents of Arviat, where a COVID-19 outbreak continued to grow Friday, to stay home.
Hajdu: Can't stop corporations from negotiating with vaccine manufacturers

Hajdu: Can't stop corporations from negotiating with vaccine manufacturers

OTTAWA — Canada's health minister says the federal government cannot stop private corporations from negotiating with vaccine manufacturers. However, Patty Hajdu said publicly bought COVID-19 vaccines will not be available for private purchase.
Former N.L. inmate alleges guard performed dental work on him while another filmed

Former N.L. inmate alleges guard performed dental work on him while another filmed

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A former inmate of a Newfoundland and Labrador jail is suing the province, a dentist and two correctional officers after a guard allegedly performed a dental procedure on him while he was sedated.
Senate Democrats speak out in defence of Canada's plan to ban single-use plastics

Senate Democrats speak out in defence of Canada's plan to ban single-use plastics

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A prominent group of Senate Democrats is speaking out in defence of Canada's plan to ban single-use plastics. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Vermont Sen.
Ontario's vaccine rollout plan and charges in Beirut blast: In The News for Dec. 11

Ontario's vaccine rollout plan and charges in Beirut blast: In The News for Dec. 11

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kick-start your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 11 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Tipping point? Experts say the Paris agreement changed the climate on climate

Tipping point? Experts say the Paris agreement changed the climate on climate

Five years after it was passed, the Paris agreement may finally be changing the climate on climate change.