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Abortion rights drove American expats to vote in midterms, say Democrats in Canada
By Stephanie Taylor, 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 Tuesday. Dianna English, who leads the Toronto chapter of the organization, says many people she spoke to were in “disbelief” that outlawing access ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-PQ member LeBel told accuser he didn’t remember night of alleged sex assault
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
QUEBEC – A jury has heard that a former Quebec provincial politician on trial for sexual assault sent his accuser an email saying he had no memory of the alleged events because he had drunk too much. Former Parti Québécois legislator Harold LeBel wrote in the 2020 email entered into evidence today that he woke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five reasons Windsor had success ending ‘Freedom Convoy’ blockade, but Ottawa didn’t
By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
OTTAWA – By the time protesters blockaded the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont., last winter, a separate protest was already fully entrenched in the downtown streets of Ottawa. The blockade at the border crossing was smaller with far fewer trucks involved, but the economic impact was far greater, according to the federal government. While Ottawa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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