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Statistics Canada to release October jobs report this morning

Statistics Canada to release October jobs report this morning

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is set to release its October labour force survey this morning. RBC says it expects the economy added a modest 15,000 jobs last month, and that the unemployment rate ticked higher to 5.6 per cent.
Nominee looks to future where it's 'not remarkable' women are majority on top court

Nominee looks to future where it's 'not remarkable' women are majority on top court

OTTAWA — While Mary Moreau's nomination to Canada's top court is history-making, she told members of Parliament and senators on Thursday that she looks forward to the day when it's not.
Alberta doctors 'trepidatious' about changes to already fragile health-care system

Alberta doctors 'trepidatious' about changes to already fragile health-care system

CALGARY — The new president of the Alberta Medical Association says doctors are apprehensive about expected changes to the province's health-care delivery system as they deal with ongoing pressures in clinics and hospitals. Dr.
Here are the six candidates running to be Assembly of First Nations national chief

Here are the six candidates running to be Assembly of First Nations national chief

OTTAWA — The chief electoral officer with the Assembly of First Nations says it has received nomination papers from six candidates vying to be the next national chief of the organization that represents more than 600 First Nations in Canada.
Vancouver magic mushroom stores raided by police are reopening

Vancouver magic mushroom stores raided by police are reopening

One of three magic mushroom stores that were raided by Vancouver police this week has already reopened, and the owner says his other two are restocking and will be back in business on Friday.
Judge gives Saskatoon mother conditional sentence for abduction, forgery

Judge gives Saskatoon mother conditional sentence for abduction, forgery

SASKATOON — A woman accused of faking her death and that of her child before they crossed the border into the United States has been given a one-year conditional sentence that she can serve in the community.
'He was a good man': Family of First Nations man question Winnipeg in-custody death

'He was a good man': Family of First Nations man question Winnipeg in-custody death

WINNIPEG — Loved ones of a First Nations man who died in police custody say officers failed to help him when he needed it most.
NDP to back Tory motion calling for carbon price off all heat sources

NDP to back Tory motion calling for carbon price off all heat sources

OTTAWA — The New Democrats intend to back the Conservatives on a motion to pull the carbon price off all home heating until after the next election, NDP House Leader Peter Julian said Thursday.
Canadian prisons 'disturbingly and unconscionably Indigenized': corrections watchdog

Canadian prisons 'disturbingly and unconscionably Indigenized': corrections watchdog

The federal prison watchdog says there are still too many Indigenous people behind bars in Canada.
Defunding CBC would be 'devastating' to news in rural Canada, network president warns

Defunding CBC would be 'devastating' to news in rural Canada, network president warns

The president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada defended the public broadcaster and its independence Thursday from a fresh barrage of pointed Conservative questions about its coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict.