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Parliamentary committee to start report on expanding eligibility for assisted dying

Parliamentary committee to start report on expanding eligibility for assisted dying

OTTAWA — A special joint parliamentary committee will now consider its report on current legislation on assisted death and whether to expand who is eligible to opt for it.
'Extremely serious': Calgary man involved in terrorism activity sentenced to 12 years

'Extremely serious': Calgary man involved in terrorism activity sentenced to 12 years

CALGARY — A man who admitted to terrorism-related acts with the militant group Islamic State, saying he didn't know any better,has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on sentencing for Quebec City mosque shooter

Supreme Court of Canada to rule on sentencing for Quebec City mosque shooter

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is slated to rule Friday on the sentencing of a man who went on a deadly shooting spree at a Quebec City mosque.
CP NewsAlert: CFL, CFLPA reach another tentative deal

CP NewsAlert: CFL, CFLPA reach another tentative deal

The CFL and CFL Players' Association have reached another tentative agreement.
Senior Mountie surprised to learn hours late of witnesses in N.S. mass shooting

Senior Mountie surprised to learn hours late of witnesses in N.S. mass shooting

TRURO, N.S. — A retired senior Mountie has described to an inquiry his dismay that it took five hours before anyone told him about eyewitnesses who had encountered a mass killer while fleeing the 2020 shootings in Nova Scotia.
Victoria airport shutdown prompted by inert grenades, mischief charge expected: RCMP

Victoria airport shutdown prompted by inert grenades, mischief charge expected: RCMP

NORTH SAANICH, B.C. — Police say the closure of the Victoria International Airport on Tuesday was triggered by a man travelling out of Canada with inert grenades in his luggage. RCMP Cpl.
Canada's transport minister detects 'shift' in U.S. outlook after meetings in D.C.

Canada's transport minister detects 'shift' in U.S. outlook after meetings in D.C.

WASHINGTON — The latest federal cabinet minister to press Canada's case with President Joe Biden's administration says he is detecting a positive "shift" in U.S. thinking when it comes to the question of tax incentives for electric vehicles.
With debates over, Conservative leadership candidate turns to final membership push

With debates over, Conservative leadership candidate turns to final membership push

OTTAWA — Now that the second official debate of the race is out of the way, Conservative leadership hopefuls will turn their attention to signing up as many supporters as they can before a fast-approaching deadline.
Murray Sinclair honoured with Order of Canada at Rideau Hall ceremony

Murray Sinclair honoured with Order of Canada at Rideau Hall ceremony

OTTAWA — Murray Sinclair received the Order of Canada Thursday for dedicating his life to championing Indigenous Peoples' rights and freedoms.
Tony Accurso, former Quebec construction tycoon, loses appeal and heading to prison

Tony Accurso, former Quebec construction tycoon, loses appeal and heading to prison

MONTREAL — Quebec's highest court has upheld a sentence delivered to ex-construction magnate Tony Accurso, who is to report to prison before June 1.