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Lawyer for former Surrey, B.C., mayor says Crown can’t prove he lied
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
SURREY, B.C. – A defence lawyer for former Surrey, B.C., mayor Doug McCallum says his client should be acquitted of a public mischief charge because the Crown failed to prove he intended to mislead police by saying his foot was run over. Eric Gottardi says any embellishments in McCallum’s statement to police that a woman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyer collapses during Emergencies Act inquiry, prompting move to next witness
By Laura Osman and David Fraser, The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
OTTAWA – The public inquiry looking into the federal Liberal government’s use of the Emergencies Act took a longer midday break than usual on Wednesday after a medical incident in the hearing room. A lawyer representing the Public Order Emergency Commission collapsed while he was questioning Mario Di Tommaso, Ontario’s deputy solicitor general, the second ... Read More »
1 responseCanadians watch as abortion rights supporters take wins out of U.S. midterms
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
OTTAWA – A representative for Democrats Abroad says concern over the right to abortion was a motivating factor for those living outside the United States to vote in the country’s midterm elections. Dianna English, who leads the Toronto chapter of the organization, says many people she spoke to were in “disbelief” that outlawing access to ... Read More »
1 responseDeath of Quebec teen shot by cops avoidable had doctors intervened: coroner
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
MONTREAL – A Quebec coroner says the 2018 death of a teenager shot by provincial police was avoidable had health-care workers communicated with each other and followed up with the teen regarding his mental health issues. Coroner Géhane Kamel says in her report that Riley Fairholm was not seeking a so-called “suicide by cop” and ... Read More »
1 responseLawyer collapses during Emergencies Act inquiry, delaying proceedings
By Laura Osman and David Fraser, The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
OTTAWA – Proceedings were paused at the public inquiry looking into the federal government’s use of the Emergencies Act on Thursday afternoon after a medical incident. A lawyer representing the Public Order Emergency Commission collapsed while he was questioning Ontario’s deputy solicitor general, the second witness of the day. Emergency responders were called to the ... Read More »
1 responseCoutts mayor says RCMP was caught off guard by blockade despite warnings
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
OTTAWA – The mayor of Coutts, Alta., says RCMP appeared to be caught off-guard by a protest blockade of the U.S – Canada border crossing last winter, even though he warned the provincial government it could happen. Jim Willett is testifying at the public inquiry investigating the federal government’s invocation of the Emergencies Act in ... Read More »
1 responseQuebec defends decision to cut inflation cheques and ask Ottawa for more health funds
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard is defending his government’s decision to transfer one-time cash payments to most Quebecers while it demands more money from Ottawa for health care. Girard told reporters in Quebec City the payments of up to $600 will help Quebecers deal with temporary inflation, adding that health care is a recurring cost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s looming Indo-Pacific strategy warns of China entanglement, boosts India ties
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will unveil Canada’s strategy for the Indo-Pacific within a month. In a speech this morning, Joly says the strategy will see Canada moving closer to countries such as India, and taking a cautious approach with China. She says China is increasingly diverging from Canadian values, and so businesses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In The News for Nov. 9: Who’s up next at the Emergencies Act probe?
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 9 … What we are watching in Canada … The public inquiry into the federal government’s use of the Emergencies Act will continue hearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier Danielle Smith returns to Alberta legislature with byelection win
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is heading back to the legislature. Smith defeated four challengers to win a byelection Tuesday night in the constituency of Brooks-Medicine Hat. She has been absent from the legislature for seven years. She won a seat in 2012 as leader of the former Wildrose Party, but failed to even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Frustration, anxiety persist as Liberals claim success on wait times for veterans
By Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
OTTAWA – When Stephen LaSalle first injured his foot in a military training exercise, he had only heard the stories about what it was like to deal with Veterans Affairs Canada. Five years later, the reservist naval lieutenant can talk about the experience firsthand. LaSalle is one of more than 23,000 veterans whose disability claims ... Read More »
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