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Judicial council takes next step in review of complaint against Supreme Court's Brown

Judicial council takes next step in review of complaint against Supreme Court's Brown

OTTAWA — The Canadian Judicial Council is taking the next step in its review of a complaint against Supreme Court of Canada Justice Russell Brown concerning alleged events at an Arizona resort.
Suit contests University of Wyoming trans woman in sorority

Suit contests University of Wyoming trans woman in sorority

CHEYENNE, Wyo.
How California reparations proposals could become law

How California reparations proposals could become law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Reparations for Black residents in California will move to the state Legislature once a first-in-the-nation task force submits its recommendations and findings by July 1.
Non-profit organizations call on government to protect Muslim charities

Non-profit organizations call on government to protect Muslim charities

OTTAWA — Several members of the non-profit sector, including the United Way and Imagine Canada, are calling on the federal government to take immediate steps to shield Muslim-led charities from potentially discriminatory federal audits.
Trump's legal worries extend far beyond charges in New York

Trump's legal worries extend far beyond charges in New York

The hush money case in New York that has led to criminal charges against Donald Trump is just one of a number of investigations that could pose legal problems for the former president.
North Dakota governor vetoes transgender pronouns bill

North Dakota governor vetoes transgender pronouns bill

North Dakota's Republican governor vetoed a bill that would generally prohibit public schools teachers and staff from referring to transgender students by pronouns other than those reflecting the sex assigned to them at birth.
Vatican rejects Doctrine of Discovery, a move Indigenous people have long urged

Vatican rejects Doctrine of Discovery, a move Indigenous people have long urged

The Vatican has formally denounced a 15th-century doctrine used to legitimize the seizure of Indigenous land, but the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the Roman Catholic Church should go further to repair the harm caused by the de
Appropriate for Alberta premier to discuss COVID case with accused, deputy says

Appropriate for Alberta premier to discuss COVID case with accused, deputy says

EDMONTON — Alberta’s deputy premier says it was appropriate for Premier Danielle Smith to phone up a pastor and discuss his upcoming criminal trial on charges stemming from protests over pandemic restrictions.
Kansas moves to help survivors pursue child sex abuse claims

Kansas moves to help survivors pursue child sex abuse claims

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Abuse survivors and advocates who've pushed for legislation making it easier in Kansas to prosecute abusers and file lawsuits decades later have achieved a breakthrough in the Legislature, where the proposal is advancing quickly.
Carbon price and rebates rising Saturday in Ontario, Prairies

Carbon price and rebates rising Saturday in Ontario, Prairies

OTTAWA — Canadians in the prairies, two territories and Ontario will pay a bit more to fill their gas tanks or heat their houses next month as the national carbon price rises Saturday.