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Committee reverses itself on wrapping up investigation into military misconduct

Committee reverses itself on wrapping up investigation into military misconduct

OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee has reversed a decision to wrap up its investigation into sexual misconduct in Canada's military.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 7 p.m.
Gay Liberal MP calls on O'Toole to disavow Tory MP's remark suggesting he's 'unclean'

Gay Liberal MP calls on O'Toole to disavow Tory MP's remark suggesting he's 'unclean'

OTTAWA — A gay Liberal MP is calling on Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole to disavow a remark by one of his caucus members that appeared to suggest he and other LGBTQ people are "unclean.
Groups offer more support across Canada for families of drug users

Groups offer more support across Canada for families of drug users

VANCOUVER — A support group for families of people who have fatally overdosed is expanding its services across the country to also help those whose loved ones are addicted to illicit drugs.
Conservatives cite concern over influence of 'climate activists' on net-zero target

Conservatives cite concern over influence of 'climate activists' on net-zero target

OTTAWA — Conservatives have moved to quash a government bill that mandates Ottawa set legally binding targets to hit net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 over a lack of representation from the oil and gas sector on an outside advisory panel.
Doctors say lowering age cutoff for AstraZeneca vaccine makes sense as cases surge

Doctors say lowering age cutoff for AstraZeneca vaccine makes sense as cases surge

CALGARY — Doctors say the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine should be offered to Canadians in a wider age range as COVID-19 infections soar in many parts of the country.
Alberta's Kenney sowing distrust with misleading COVID-19 anecdotes, statements: NDP

Alberta's Kenney sowing distrust with misleading COVID-19 anecdotes, statements: NDP

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney is sowing distrust by recounting misleading anecdotes to illustrate COVID-19 policy decisions. “I think this is about trust.
'Disgusted:' Miller reacts to security guard's actions toward Indigenous woman

'Disgusted:' Miller reacts to security guard's actions toward Indigenous woman

OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller has expressed his disgust over a video showing a security guard in a physical altercation with an Indigenous woman who was accused of shoplifting from a grocery store.
N.S., N.L. premiers oppose sharing their vaccine supplies with harder-hit provinces

N.S., N.L. premiers oppose sharing their vaccine supplies with harder-hit provinces

HALIFAX — Two East Coast premiers say they oppose sharing vaccine supplies with harder-hit provinces, after the Canadian Medical Association suggested Ottawa rethink its per capita-based system of distributing doses.
Huawei CFO's legal team applies for adjournment in final extradition hearings

Huawei CFO's legal team applies for adjournment in final extradition hearings

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court says lawyers for Meng Wanzhou are applying to adjourn the final three-week leg of her extradition case set to begin April 26.