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Still 'non-negotiable': Canada's natural resources minister redraws line on Line 5

Still 'non-negotiable': Canada's natural resources minister redraws line on Line 5

WASHINGTON — Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is doubling down on Canada's assertion that the continuing operation of the Line 5 pipeline is "non-negotiable.
Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard turned into 'monster' in hotel room, woman testifies

Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard turned into 'monster' in hotel room, woman testifies

TORONTO — A young woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard when she was a teenager told a Toronto court the singer turned into an unrecognizable "monster" after bringing her to his hotel room.
Public health agency trying to find out how many Canadians struggling with long COVID

Public health agency trying to find out how many Canadians struggling with long COVID

OTTAWA — Federal agencies are trying to get a handle on how many Canadians may be suffering from long COVID as researchers learn more about the mysterious after-effects of the virus.
Definition of 'inefficient fossil fuel subsidy' still elusive in Canada

Definition of 'inefficient fossil fuel subsidy' still elusive in Canada

OTTAWA — Thirteen years ago, as part of a commitment made by all G20 nations, Canada began promising to scrub out all inefficient fossil fuel subsidies from the government's books.
Joel Etienne, failed Conservative leadership candidate, resolves issue with party

Joel Etienne, failed Conservative leadership candidate, resolves issue with party

OTTAWA — A failed candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada's leadership says he will put his efforts to appeal the decision to rest.
Supreme Court rules Quebec sex assault defendant must face trial despite delays

Supreme Court rules Quebec sex assault defendant must face trial despite delays

OTTAWA — A defendant cannot use court delays in their first trial as justification for a stay of proceedings if they are ordered to stand trial a second time, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday.
Canada makes US$99M payment as part of deal to foot more of bill for developing F-35

Canada makes US$99M payment as part of deal to foot more of bill for developing F-35

Ottawa has made a multimillion-dollar payment as part of a renegotiated deal that is expected to see Canada foot more of the bill for developing the F-35 than in previous years.
Preston Manning says populism out of COVID trucker convoy must be 'properly managed'

Preston Manning says populism out of COVID trucker convoy must be 'properly managed'

OTTAWA — Preston Manning, founder of a populist precursor to the Conservative Party of Canada, says the sentiments behind this winter's convoy protest in Ottawa can be an "enormous source of political energy," if harnessed properly.
April jobless rate drops to another new low as economy adds 15K jobs: StatCan

April jobless rate drops to another new low as economy adds 15K jobs: StatCan

OTTAWA — The unemployment rate fell to another record low in April even as the pace of job creation slowed, suggesting a tightening of the labour market. Statistics Canada said Friday the jobless rate fell 5.
Quebec police watchdog opens probe after suspect arrested, released before stabbing

Quebec police watchdog opens probe after suspect arrested, released before stabbing

Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a suspect alleged to have stabbed his spouse on Thursday was arrested and released hours earlier by Quebec City police.
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