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Major parties support quick passage of Liberal law delaying assisted dying expansion

Major parties support quick passage of Liberal law delaying assisted dying expansion

OTTAWA — All major parties in the House of Commons are signaling they will support a Liberal bill that would further delay the expansion of medically assisted dying to people whose sole condition is a mental disorder.
Canadian Heritage changes vetting process for anti-racism funds after nixing contract

Canadian Heritage changes vetting process for anti-racism funds after nixing contract

OTTAWA — Canadian Heritage has changed the way it vets funding requests for community and anti-racism projects after it cut ties with an organization that was accused of antisemitism.
Imperial Oil files cleanup plan for tailings leak in Alberta, won't disclose details

Imperial Oil files cleanup plan for tailings leak in Alberta, won't disclose details

Imperial Oil Ltd. has filed a plan for the interim cleanup of one of the largest oilpatch spills in Alberta history but hasn't released any details on the plan or the two toxic releases at its Kearl oilsands mine.
Turkish excavators search in rubble where Canadian woman last heard from

Turkish excavators search in rubble where Canadian woman last heard from

HALIFAX — Excavation equipment started moving rubble Monday at the scene of destruction where a Canadian woman was last heard from during a massive earthquake in Turkey, her brother said. The Feb.
Federal justice minister orders appeal for Manitoba man in murder case

Federal justice minister orders appeal for Manitoba man in murder case

WINNIPEG — Robert Sanderson will get a chance to clear his name after spending more than two decades behind bars on a murder conviction the federal justice minister says was a likely miscarriage of justice.
Yukon celebrates 50th anniversary of watershed self-governance meeting

Yukon celebrates 50th anniversary of watershed self-governance meeting

WHITEHORSE — For Peter Johnston, grand chief of the Council of Yukon First Nations, the history of the territory's modern self-government agreements runs in his blood. On Feb.
Billy Two Rivers, retired Mohawk wrestler and politician, dies at 87

Billy Two Rivers, retired Mohawk wrestler and politician, dies at 87

MONTREAL — Billy Two Rivers, a celebrated Mohawk professional wrestler who became a prominent politician and Indigenous rights advocate, has died at 87.
Former Quebec immigration minister Nadine Girault dies at age 63

Former Quebec immigration minister Nadine Girault dies at age 63

QUEBEC — Former Quebec cabinet minister Nadine Girault has died at the age of 63. Premier François Legault confirmed her death on social media, paying tribute to a "passionate, determined and endearing woman.
In The News for Feb. 13 : Just what are these "objects" flying above North America?

In The News for Feb. 13 : Just what are these "objects" flying above North America?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Personnel shortage challenging Air Force's plan to introduce F-35, other equipment

Personnel shortage challenging Air Force's plan to introduce F-35, other equipment

OTTAWA — A model F-35 sits in a place of prominence on the corner of Lt.-Gen. Eric Kenny's desk. The miniature grey aircraft is propped in the air by a plastic stand as if it is flying, and Royal Canadian Air Force markings are visible on its wings.