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Lionel Desmond fatality inquiry: federal lawyer defends role of Veterans Affairs

Lionel Desmond fatality inquiry: federal lawyer defends role of Veterans Affairs

PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — A Nova Scotia inquiry investigating why a former Afghanistan war veteran killed his family and himself in 2017 heard Tuesday from a federal lawyer who defended the work of Veterans Affairs Canada.
Survivors testify as trial of alleged Quebec sword attacker resumes after COVID delay

Survivors testify as trial of alleged Quebec sword attacker resumes after COVID delay

QUEBEC — Survivors of a stabbing rampage in Quebec City on Halloween night 2020 testified at the murder trial of the accused Tuesday about their encounters with a methodical, emotionless attacker.
First deadline arrives for Conservative leadership race, 10 days until final one

First deadline arrives for Conservative leadership race, 10 days until final one

OTTAWA — At least eight candidates have crossed the first threshold to having their names appear on the final ballot of the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race.
Canada will send heavy artillery to Ukraine, Trudeau pledges

Canada will send heavy artillery to Ukraine, Trudeau pledges

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed plans Tuesday to send heavy artillery to embattled Ukraine as Canada levied new sanctions against more than a dozen close associates of Russian President Vladimir Putin, including his two daughters.
B.C. announces new supports to attract internationally trained nurses

B.C. announces new supports to attract internationally trained nurses

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is looking to other countries to solve its nursing shortage "crisis," starting with financial support to help internationally educated nurses get registered and licensed faster through a streamlined system.
Slain Mexican activist's supporters take case to Supreme Court of Canada

Slain Mexican activist's supporters take case to Supreme Court of Canada

OTTAWA — Family and supporters of a Mexican activist who was killed after opposing a Canadian company's mining project are asking the Supreme Court of Canada to review a federal ombudsman's decision not to investigate the matter.
Quebec rights commission drops discrimination cases after Supreme Court's Ward ruling

Quebec rights commission drops discrimination cases after Supreme Court's Ward ruling

MONTREAL — An October Supreme Court decision hailed by some as a victory for free speech is leading Quebec's human rights commission to drop dozens of cases involving allegations of discriminatory comments.
Miner signs deal with Alberta on turning coal proposal to renewable energy project

Miner signs deal with Alberta on turning coal proposal to renewable energy project

One of the companies that had planned to build an open-pit coal mine in the Rocky Mountains has signed an agreement with an Alberta government agency to work toward converting the project to renewable energy.
Extreme heat should be labelled a natural disaster, new report urges

Extreme heat should be labelled a natural disaster, new report urges

OTTAWA — Governments should consider extreme heat a natural disaster as climate change raises the risk of soaring summer temperatures in much of Canada, a new report says.
Quebec government announces round-trip flights to province's regions capped at $500

Quebec government announces round-trip flights to province's regions capped at $500

MONTREAL — The Quebec government said Tuesday it will cap the cost of plane tickets for all travel within the province to the regions, as a way to increase tourism to rural areas located far from the big cities.