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Judge sentences Quebecer convicted of triple murder who showed ‘no remorse’
By The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2024
LONGUEUIL, Que. – A Quebec judge today described a triple murderer as remorseless and “sadistic” as he confirmed a sentence of life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years. A jury this week convicted Mohamad Al Ballouz, who now identifies as a woman and goes by the name Levana, of the 2022 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau shuffles cabinet as governing Liberals face new election threat
By Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2024
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau added eight fresh faces to his cabinet, though they may not have much time in those new roles after all. Just before Trudeau moved to shore up his front bench on Friday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh declared he is finally ready to vote down the government and will attempt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man arrested in Quebec for alleged plot to kill Jews in NYC transferred to Montreal
By The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2024
MONTREAL – A Pakistani man arrested in Quebec for an alleged plot to kill Jews in New York City has been transferred to a provincial detention centre in Montreal from Rimouski, Que. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, who appeared in Quebec Superior Court this morning, was transferred to the jail in the city’s east end on Thursday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan Appeal Court upholds thumbs-up emoji verdict in grain contract dispute
By The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2024
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. – Saskatchewan’s highest court has given a thumbs-down to an appeal in a legal case involving the use of an emoji. The Court of Appeal of Saskatchewan has upheld a verdict that found a thumbs-up emoji met signature requirements and was a legally binding agreement between a farmer and a grain buyer. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau shuffles cabinet as his Liberal government faces new election threat
By Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2024
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is adding eight fresh faces to his cabinet in a shuffle today, though they may not have much time in those new roles after all. Just before Trudeau moved to shore up his front bench Friday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh declared he is finally ready to vote down the ... Read More »
1 responseSingh says NDP will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring government down
By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2024
OTTAWA – NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says New Democrats will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring the government down in the next sitting of the House of Commons. The House rose Tuesday for the Christmas break and won’t return until Jan. 27. In a letter to Canadians, Singh says the NDP will vote to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP News Alert: Singh says NDP to table non-confidence motion to bring government down
By The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2024
OTTAWA – NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says New Democrats will bring forward a non-confidence motion in an effort to bring the government down in the next sitting of the House of Commons. The House rose Tuesday for the Christmas break and won’t return until Jan. 27. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!8 new faces in Trudeau’s cabinet as PM shuffles deck ahead of Trump presidency
By Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2024
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to add eight fresh faces to his cabinet in a shuffle today, sources with knowledge of with the moves tell The Canadian Press. Trudeau is moving to plug gaps in his front bench after several in cabinet have decided not to run again in the election next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: Justin Trudeau shuffles his cabinet as his future remains in question
By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2024
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shuffling his cabinet today, filling vacancies left by Liberals who have left their posts or don’t plan to run in the next federal election. The shuffle comes after Chrystia Freeland’s resignation as finance minister and deputy prime minister sent shock waves in Canadian politics and intensified calls for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Justin Trudeau to shuffle his cabinet today
By The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2024
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Justin Trudeau to shuffle his cabinet ahead of Trump presidency, election year Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet later this morning at Rideau Hall to shore up his beleaguered government. His Liberals are reeling from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Trudeau to shuffle his cabinet ahead of Trump presidency, election year
By Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2024
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet later this morning at Rideau Hall to shore up his beleaguered government. His Liberals are reeling from the surprise loss of Chrystia Freeland as finance minister earlier this week. That move sparked renewed calls for Trudeau to step down for the good of his party. ... Read More »
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