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AFN chief warns lawyers may 'take advantage' of child-welfare settlement recipients

AFN chief warns lawyers may 'take advantage' of child-welfare settlement recipients

OTTAWA — The interim national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is urging those eligible to receive compensation from a landmark class-action settlement to be careful that lawyers do not try to take advantage of them.
Sikh activists in B.C. emboldened by Trudeau's comments on India ahead of referendum

Sikh activists in B.C. emboldened by Trudeau's comments on India ahead of referendum

SURREY, B.C. — Canada's allegations about India's links to the killing of activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar have significantly bolstered vocal support for the movement calling for an independent Sikh state, said organizers of an upcoming referendum.
Indians still want to move to Canada despite growing anxiety over political tensions

Indians still want to move to Canada despite growing anxiety over political tensions

TORONTO — As tensions flare between India and Canada, recruitment firms say interest from workers moving between the two countries has not dropped significantly – even though anxiety is building.
Smith says Alberta's CPP exit campaign to continue despite questions over key number

Smith says Alberta's CPP exit campaign to continue despite questions over key number

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta will continue its $7.5-million pension-exit advertising and survey campaign, despite acknowledging the key dollar figure is disputed and likely headed to court.
Vancouver police raid drug activists' office over trafficking, two arrested

Vancouver police raid drug activists' office over trafficking, two arrested

A Vancouver "compassion club" that had been funded by the British Columbia government has been raided by police over alleged drug trafficking.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says renewable-powered grid by 2035 'fantasy thinking'

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says renewable-powered grid by 2035 'fantasy thinking'

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told delegates at a climate conference in Calgary on Thursday that achieving an electricity grid that depends on renewable power by 2035 is "fantasy thinking.
Liberals pause carbon pricing on heating oil, double rural carbon price rebate top-up

Liberals pause carbon pricing on heating oil, double rural carbon price rebate top-up

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are increasing the carbon price rebate for rural Canadians and lifting the carbon price off home heating oil entirely for the next three years, as affordability concerns leave their party flailing in the polls in Atlanti
B.C. man sentenced to 18 months in jail for drug death of 14-year-old Carson Crimeni

B.C. man sentenced to 18 months in jail for drug death of 14-year-old Carson Crimeni

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C.
Israel-Hamas: Trudeau briefs parties, seventh person with Canada ties confirmed dead

Israel-Hamas: Trudeau briefs parties, seventh person with Canada ties confirmed dead

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sat down behind closed doors with senior members of opposition parties on Thursday to discuss Canada's approach to the latest conflict between Israel and the armed militant group Hamas.
Feds install temporary impact review process pending new law prompted by top court

Feds install temporary impact review process pending new law prompted by top court

OTTAWA — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada will revisit 23 projects it is currently reviewing to ensure there is clear federal jurisdiction, after a Supreme Court decision found parts of the law strayed into provincial territory, Environment Min