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New paid sick leave rules come into effect for federally regulated workers

New paid sick leave rules come into effect for federally regulated workers

OTTAWA — Employees in federally regulated private-sector workplaces are now eligible for 10 days of paid sick leave after members of Parliament voted unanimously in favour of the move last year. As of Dec.
NDP wants boycott of G20 events in India's Kashmir region, citing human-rights issues

NDP wants boycott of G20 events in India's Kashmir region, citing human-rights issues

OTTAWA — The federal NDP is calling on the Liberal government to ban certain Indian officials from travelling to Canada and to boycott G20 events in India's Kashmir region, citing the country's treatment of minorities.
Don Meredith's lawyer says Senate vote to strip him of Honourable title 'troubling'

Don Meredith's lawyer says Senate vote to strip him of Honourable title 'troubling'

OTTAWA — The lawyer representing a former senator charged with sexual assault said Thursdayit's "troubling" the Senate voted to strip his client of the title of Honourable while a process is ongoing in court.
Canada-Morocco: Canada fans look forward to next World Cup after loss in final match

Canada-Morocco: Canada fans look forward to next World Cup after loss in final match

MONTREAL — Fans of the Canadian men's soccer team were left disappointed by their 2-1 loss to Morocco on Thursday, but there was also optimism about the country's chances in World Cup 2026, which Canada will co-host.
Saskatchewan mass stabbing sparks law to suspend benefits for offenders at large

Saskatchewan mass stabbing sparks law to suspend benefits for offenders at large

REGINA — Saskatchewan says it wants to suspend social assistance for violent offenders who have warrants out for their arrest.
Scrambling for aircraft in N.S. mass shooting, RCMP told to 'pound sand': official

Scrambling for aircraft in N.S. mass shooting, RCMP told to 'pound sand': official

HALIFAX — Transcripts of calls between the RCMP and search and rescue officials in Halifax show an overall lack of understanding of what was required to have a military aircraft assist during the search for a gunman who killed 22 people in April 2020
A look at how $10-a-day child-care plans have been rolling out across Canada

A look at how $10-a-day child-care plans have been rolling out across Canada

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Families in Nunavut are now paying an average of $10 a day for child care, the first jurisdiction to achieve the goal under a Canada-wide plan.
Iceland's ambassador discusses shared priorities with leaders in N. W. T

Iceland's ambassador discusses shared priorities with leaders in N. W. T

YELLOWKNIFE — Iceland's ambassador to Canada was in the Northwest Territories capital this week discussing shared priorities with leaders in the territory. Hlynur Gudjonsson met with N.W.T.
Parti Québécois barred from Quebec legislature after refusing to take oath to King

Parti Québécois barred from Quebec legislature after refusing to take oath to King

QUEBEC — The drama playing out in Quebec's capital over the Parti Québécois's refusal to swear the oath of office to the King reached its climax Thursday, as the three elected members of the party were barred from taking their seats in the legislatur
Joly ups cash for International Criminal Court sex-crime probes, as Russia rift grows

Joly ups cash for International Criminal Court sex-crime probes, as Russia rift grows

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is announcing another $1 million for the International Criminal Court.