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Hate crime bill could criminalize protests, civil liberties’ group says
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
OTTAWA — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says the Liberal government’s new hate crimes bill runs the risk of criminalizing peaceful protests. The bill, introduced Friday, would create new crimes of obstruction and intimidation aimed at protecting places of worship and institutions used by an identifiable group. That includes schools, daycares and seniors’ residences, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advocates call for quotas, reform to boost number of women in Parliament
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada’s international ranking on gender parity in politics has plummeted over the past 25 years, and advocates say every federal political party needs to do better. The Inter-Parliamentary Union now ranks Canada in 71st place in terms of the percentage of women in national parliaments, a steep drop from its 28th place ranking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Convoy of police and other vehicles outside B.C. ostrich farm, advocate says
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — An advocate for a flock of 400 ostriches in British Columbia’s Interior says she believes the cull at the farm is imminent. A spokeswoman for the farm, Katie Pasitney, says a convoy of police vehicles and waste disposal trucks is outside the property in Edgewood, B.C. A live video posted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney to meet leaders at UN General Assembly after recognizing Palestinian state
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
NEW YORK — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly later Monday after joining other nations in recognizing Palestinian statehood, despite pushback from the Trump administration. The United Kingdom, Australia and Portugal joined Canada in recognizing an independent Palestinian state on Sunday before leaders from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario wants return of mandatory minimum sentences, ‘three-strikes’ bail rule
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
Ontario’s Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says he wants to see the return of mandatory minimum sentences for “serious crimes” and a “three-strikes” rule denying bail for repeat offenders. Kerzner outlines his requests in an open letter sent to Justice Minister Sean Fraser and Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree this morning. Fraser said last week that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Carney to meet other leaders at United Nations
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Carney to meet other leaders at United Nations Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday after joining other nations in recognizing Palestinian statehood as the institution ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney to meet other leaders attending UN General Assembly
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
NEW YORK — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday after joining other nations in recognizing Palestinian statehood as the institution faces pushback from the Trump administration over efforts to condemn the turmoil in the Middle East. The United Kingdom, Australia and Portugal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal transit strike expected to begin today, disrupting service for two weeks
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
MONTREAL — A transit strike is set to kick off this morning that could disrupt bus and subway service in Montreal for the next two weeks. The planned strike by the Montreal transit agency’s maintenance workers is expected to limit service to morning and evening rush hours and late at night on Mondays, Wednesdays and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public disorder, housing among the top issues as B.C.’s local politicians meet
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
VICTORIA — The issues of street disorder, homelessness and mental health will be top of mind when municipal leaders in British Columbia gather in Victoria for their annual convention. The Union of British Columbia Municipalities president Coun. Trish Mandewo said her members want to see action from the provincial government on those related files. “It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal says new housing fund will help create 6,300 non-market units in 10 years
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
MONTREAL — A Montreal homeless shelter says it’s nearly doubling the number of apartments it can offer the unhoused thanks to a boost in funding from the city, part of a $2-million envelope split among four groups that develop below-market housing. The Old Mission Brewery says it will receive $400,000, which will allow it to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court considering $2-million dispute between Kanesatake and Quebec lawyer
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
MONTREAL — Canada’s top court is currently weighing a $2-million dispute that has embroiled a Quebec lawyer and a Montreal-area Mohawk community for more than two decades. The Supreme Court’s decision in the case, which may be handed down this fall, could effectively cancel a debt owed to the lawyer by the Mohawk Council of ... Read More »
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