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Federal Court orders revisions to deal between Ottawa and Métis Nation of Alberta

Federal Court orders revisions to deal between Ottawa and Métis Nation of Alberta

EDMONTON — The Federal Court is ordering Ottawa to make changes to a self-government deal it struck with the Métis Nation of Alberta.
'We won't forget': How some Muslims view Poilievre's stance on Israel-Hamas war

'We won't forget': How some Muslims view Poilievre's stance on Israel-Hamas war

OTTAWA — A spokesman for a regional Muslim advocacy group says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's stance on the Israel-Hamas war could complicate his party's relationship with Muslim Canadians.
Quebec firefighters who died in 2023 flood lacked training, equipment: safety board

Quebec firefighters who died in 2023 flood lacked training, equipment: safety board

MONTREAL — Quebec's workplace safety board says a lack of training and equipment contributed to the deaths of two firefighters during a flood northeast of Quebec City last May.
Canada Post releases new stamp celebrating Muslim festival

Canada Post releases new stamp celebrating Muslim festival

TORONTO — Canada Post has released a stamp featuring Middle Eastern cookies to commemorate an annual festival that marks the end of a holy month for Muslims.
On pre-budget charm offensive, Trudeau announces plans to expand $10-a-day child care

On pre-budget charm offensive, Trudeau announces plans to expand $10-a-day child care

SURREY, B.C. — The federal government's pre-budget charm offensive is back for a second straight day — this time aimed at parents and child care providers.
Four Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok

Four Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok

TORONTO — Four of Ontario's largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning, contributing to a mental health crisis and leaving educ
Native Women's Association forced to lay off half its staff amid funding shortfall

Native Women's Association forced to lay off half its staff amid funding shortfall

OTTAWA — The Native Women's Association of Canada says it was forced to lay off roughly half its workforce due to a major shortfall in federal funding.
Chief electoral officer expresses confidence in integrity of last two elections

Chief electoral officer expresses confidence in integrity of last two elections

OTTAWA — Canada's chief electoral officer, Stéphane Perrault, is telling a federal inquiry he has confidence in the integrity of the last two general elections with respect to his mandate.
Higgs champions NB shale gas development as a better climate plan than carbon pricing

Higgs champions NB shale gas development as a better climate plan than carbon pricing

OTTAWA — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says his province's alternative to the federal carbon price will be to ship liquid natural gas to Europe as an alternative to coal.
Two dead in car crash after drive-by shootings in Montreal, watchdog investigating

Two dead in car crash after drive-by shootings in Montreal, watchdog investigating

MONTREAL — Two men in their 20s died when their car collided with a tree Thursday morning in Montreal, not long after two nearby drive-by shootings.