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AFN to hold emergency meeting with chiefs on major projects bill

AFN to hold emergency meeting with chiefs on major projects bill

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations will hold an emergency meeting next week to discuss the implications of federal legislation that would speed up approvals for major projects.
Man who killed 4 members of Muslim family appealing convictions on 3 grounds: doc

Man who killed 4 members of Muslim family appealing convictions on 3 grounds: doc

A court document shows a man convicted of murdering four members of a Muslim family and seriously injuring another in what the judge deemed to be an act of terrorism is appealing his convictions on three grounds.
Supreme Court of Canada says babysitter must be acquitted in toddler's death

Supreme Court of Canada says babysitter must be acquitted in toddler's death

OTTAWA — An acquittal is the appropriate outcome for a British Columbia woman whose conviction in the drowning death of a toddler was set aside two years ago, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra says Canada's economic hopes align with Trump's goals

U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra says Canada's economic hopes align with Trump's goals

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's goal of enhancing American power aligns with Prime Minister Mark Carney's aim of making Canada's economy the fastest-growing in the G7, Trump's envoy to Canada said Friday.
Quebec premier says he's not going anywhere as legislative session ends

Quebec premier says he's not going anywhere as legislative session ends

MONTREAL — Following a legislative session dominated by an embarrassing scandal and persistent queries about his political future, Quebec Premier François Legault insists he's not bothered by withering criticism from his opponents, and remains focuse
Bible group called 911 about man later arrested in ramming of Vancouver arena

Bible group called 911 about man later arrested in ramming of Vancouver arena

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say a man detained in a vehicle ramming at the city's Pacific Coliseum on Thursday night had "religious delusions" and had been the subject of a 911 call earlier that day from a Bible study group. Sgt.
Liberals table bill to speed up approvals for major 'national interest' projects

Liberals table bill to speed up approvals for major 'national interest' projects

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's government introduced legislation Friday that would grant it new powers to quickly push forward major projects the federal cabinet deems to be in the national interest.
Canadian, European space agencies reaffirm relations amid political, economic anxiety

Canadian, European space agencies reaffirm relations amid political, economic anxiety

LONGUEUIL — Economic and geopolitical turmoil is forcing the Canadian and European space agencies to work together more closely, the organizations' leaders said Friday as they signed a joint statement reaffirming their long-standing collaboration.
"I feel so bad": Man cancels planned trip to U.S. due to travel ban

"I feel so bad": Man cancels planned trip to U.S. due to travel ban

TORONTO — Hla Wynn was looking forward to his annual trip to New York this summer, eager to spend time with family and help his brother recover from surgery.
Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won't intervene

Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won't intervene

OTTAWA — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says there's no evidence that forcing people into addictions treatment works — but she won't weigh in on whether provinces should pursue involuntary treatment.