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Making lawyers swear Oath of Allegiance to monarch unconstitutional: Alberta court
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
EDMONTON — Alberta’s top court has ruled that requiring prospective lawyers to swear the Oath of Allegiance to the reigning monarch is unconstitutional and infringes on religious freedom. The Court of Appeal of Alberta made the decision Tuesday in Prabjot Wirring’s years-long case against the province and Law Society of Alberta. The court said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec man seeks bail as 1994 murder conviction likely a miscarriage of justice
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MONTREAL — A Quebec man whose murder conviction is being reviewed by the federal government will find out Friday if he can regain his freedom after more than three decades behind bars. Daniel Jolivet, now 68, was convicted in 1994 of four murders in Brossard, Que., south of Montreal. In October, the federal government had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta recall petitions grow to 23 with latest against justice minister
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
EDMONTON — Alberta’s justice minister is the latest member of Premier Danielle Smith’s caucus to face a citizen recall petition. Elections Alberta announced Wednesday petitions against Mickey Amery and fellow United Conservative Party legislator Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk. That means 22 UCP legislature members are facing recall petitions – a number approaching half the 47-member caucus. One ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ford promotes Toronto as Ottawa, B.C. and Montreal make pitches to host defence bank
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford made a case Wednesday for Toronto as the headquarters for a new global bank for defence spending — but the city is facing competition from Ottawa, Montreal and British Columbia. “We know there’s a fierce global competition to host the bank. If we want Canada to be selected as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec man seeks bail as Ottawa investigates 1994 murder conviction
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MONTREAL — A Quebec man who spent more than 33 years behind bars for four murders will find out at the end of the week if he will get bail. Daniel Jolivet, now 68, was convicted in 1994 of four murders in Brossard, Que., south of Montreal. The evidence at the trial hinged largely on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal help with infrastructure, critical to trade, B.C. Premier Eby says
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says federal government investment in provincial transportation infrastructure is crucial to avoid long-term impacts on cross-Canada trade. Eby says he met with the federal government’s major projects office and raised work that needs to be done on “trade-enabling infrastructure” such as Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We’re buddies now’: Canada’s foodies enlisted to host Americans and boost tourism
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
TORONTO — Some of the country’s savviest home entertainers are on the front lines of a new tourism strategy to lure U.S. and international visitors, one home-cooked meal at a time. They’re part of Destination Canada’s OpenHome program, which pairs friendly foodies with curious travellers who are eager for a memorable visit and an inside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez resigns amid ongoing crisis
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MONTREAL — Quebec Liberal Party Leader Pablo Rodriguez has resigned amid a crisis involving allegations of vote-buying and reimbursed donations during the leadership race he won in June. Rodriguez announced his decision to the Liberal caucus during a virtual meeting held Wednesday afternoon. A member of the legislature present at the meeting, who did not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver touts Downtown Eastside housing plan for replacement of rooming houses
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver says it has adopted a “significant shift” in housing policy for the Downtown Eastside to speed up the replacement of rooming houses in the impoverished neighbourhood. Council voted last night to amend zoning and development rules, changing the definition of “social housing” in the neighbourhood, while reducing the number ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!G7 foreign ministers condemn conviction of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canadian and other G7 foreign ministers are condemning the conviction of an outspoken Hong Kong activist after he was found guilty of violating Hong Kong’s national security law earlier this week. Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy activist and critic of Beijing, is facing life in prison after being convicted of foreign collusion and sedition. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!G7 foreign ministers conviction of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canadian and other G7 foreign ministers are condemning the conviction of an outspoken Hong Kong activist after he was found guilty of violating Hong Kong’s national security law earlier this week. Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy activist and critic of Beijing, is facing life in prison after being convicted of foreign collusion and sedition. ... Read More »
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