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Russia summons Canadian envoy in Moscow over ‘undisguised robbery’ of cargo plane
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on June 15th, 2023
OTTAWA – Moscow has again summoned Canada’s top diplomat in Russia, this time over the Trudeau government’s seizure of a massive Russian cargo plane. Russia says it has summoned Canadian chargé d’affaires Brian Ebel to tell him that Ottawa’s plans risk “the most serious repercussions.” It comes two days after Moscow warned relations with Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberals table ‘sustainable jobs’ bill to back up pledge to help workers transition
By The Canadian Press on June 15th, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals introduced new legislation today that would require the government to develop and share a plan every five years to help workers transition to a clean-energy economy. It would hold the government to account for its promises to help workers retrain and create new jobs as Canada shifts away from its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa boosts Haiti sanctions, police funding during summit aimed at resolving crisis
By The Canadian Press on June 15th, 2023
OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is announcing more support for Haiti, as neighbouring countries say they have hope the Caribbean nation can overcome a severe political and humanitarian crisis. Canada is adding two former senators to its list of sanctioned Haitian elites whom Ottawa accuses of supporting gangs, bringing the total to 21 ... Read More »
1 responseIn The News for June 15 : Bell layoffs put Bill C-18 back in the spotlight
By The Canadian Press on June 15th, 2023
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 June 15 … What we are watching in Canada … A bill meant to force big tech companies to compensate Canadian media for news content ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Global salmon farm company with B.C. ties backs land-based aquaculture in Japan
By Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press on June 15th, 2023
VICTORIA – The backing of a land-based salmon farm in Japan by a global company with ties to ocean fish farms in British Columbia has Indigenous and conservation groups calling on the federal government to accelerate its transition away from open-net farms. The international tide in aquaculture is shifting toward land-based salmon farms, and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Captured and killed’: LGBTQ Ukrainians worried about Russia winning war
By Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press on June 15th, 2023
KYIV, Ukraine – Some LGBTQ Ukrainians say winning the war against Russia is a matter of life and death for many in their community. The Russian parliament passed a law last year banning “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations” among all age groups. President Vladimir Putin also indicated Russia is fighting not only Ukraine but western ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nunavut judge rules mandatory minimum for sexual crime violates Charter
By The Canadian Press on June 14th, 2023
IQALUIT, Nunavut – A Nunavut judge has ruled that the mandatory minimum sentence for inviting a person under the age of 16 years to sexual touching violates Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms. A 27-year-old man, referred to as SS in the ruling, pleaded guilty to the offence that carries a mandatory minimum penalty of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Controversial Conservative bill on violence against pregnant women defeated
By The Canadian Press on June 14th, 2023
OTTAWA – A controversial Conservative private member’s bill intended to make violence against pregnant women an aggravating factor during court sentencing was roundly defeated in the House of Commons, as other parties said they feared it would reopen the debate on abortion. The bill was supported by nearly all members of the Conservative party, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More complaints possible after ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor charged in Alberta: police
By Colette Derworiz, The Canadian Press on June 14th, 2023
TSUUT’INA FIRST NATION – Police in Alberta say they anticipate more complainants will come forward after a former actor and self-described medicine man was charged with sexual exploitation and sexual assault in the province. The Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service announced Tuesday that warrantshave been issuedfor Nathan Chasing Horse, who appeared in the 1990 movie “Dances ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau learned of Paul Bernardo transfer the day it happened, before Mendicino knew
By Stephanie Taylor and Mickey Djuric, The Canadian Press on June 14th, 2023
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office says he learned about the prison transfer of Paul Bernardo the day it happened – a day earlier than Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino. The confirmation came as Conservatives called for Mendicino’s ouster over his office’s handling of the information that the convicted killer and serial rapist was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police: More complaints possible after ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor charged in Alberta
By The Canadian Press on June 14th, 2023
TSUUT’INA FIRST NATION – Police in Alberta say they anticipate more people will come forward after a former actor and self-described medicine man was charged with sexual exploitation and sexual assault in that province. The Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service says Nathan Chasing Horse, a former actor in the movie “Dances With Wolves,” is facing nine ... Read More »
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