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Independent MP Han Dong says he's still awaiting word if he can rejoin Liberal caucus

Independent MP Han Dong says he's still awaiting word if he can rejoin Liberal caucus

OTTAWA — Independent MP Han Dong said on Tuesday that he's still waiting for word on whether or not he can return to the Liberal caucus, but he hopes it will happen as soon as possible.
House of Commons elects Liberal MP Greg Fergus as first Black Canadian Speaker

House of Commons elects Liberal MP Greg Fergus as first Black Canadian Speaker

OTTAWA — Greg Fergus first came to the House of Commons as a page, sitting at the foot of the Speaker's chair and serving water to MPs — only one of whom is still a sitting member of Parliament.
Quick facts about the new House of Commons Speaker, Liberal MP Greg Fergus

Quick facts about the new House of Commons Speaker, Liberal MP Greg Fergus

OTTAWA — On Tuesday, Greg Fergus became the first Black Canadian to be elected House of Commons Speaker.
Joly says Canadians 'want to do more' to help Haiti as military intervention looms

Joly says Canadians 'want to do more' to help Haiti as military intervention looms

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada is determining how it can best help with an international military intervention in Haiti, but a fellow Liberal MP says it's unlikely that will involve any military role for Canada.
MK-ULTRA mind-control experiments: Quebec high court says U.S. has immunity in Canada

MK-ULTRA mind-control experiments: Quebec high court says U.S. has immunity in Canada

MONTREAL — The United States government cannot be sued in Canada for its alleged role in infamous brainwashing experiments at a Montreal psychiatric hospital, Quebec's Court of Appeal ruled this week.
Nijjar fallout: India reportedly tells Canada to bring home 'dozens' of its diplomats

Nijjar fallout: India reportedly tells Canada to bring home 'dozens' of its diplomats

OTTAWA — Canada needs diplomats in India to help navigate the "extremely challenging" tensions between the two countries, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday in response to demands that Ottawa repatriate dozens of its envoys.
B.C. court rejects challenge to huge Squamish Nation housing project in Vancouver

B.C. court rejects challenge to huge Squamish Nation housing project in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — A massive Vancouver housing development spearheaded by the Squamish Nation has cleared a legal hurdle after a B.C. Supreme Court judge rejected a challenge by a residents' association over lack of consultation.
'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King asks to move trial out of Ottawa

'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King asks to move trial out of Ottawa

OTTAWA — An Ontario court judge says he's unlikely to grant "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King's request to move his criminal trial out of Ottawa.
India tells Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official says

India tells Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official says

TORONTO (AP) — India has told Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official familiar with the matter said Tuesday, ramping up a confrontation between the two countries over Canadian accusations that India may have been involved
In the news today: Speaker vote in the House and the Blue Jays begin post-season play

In the news today: Speaker vote in the House and the Blue Jays begin post-season play

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...