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Independent report critical of Yukon's handling of school sex crime investigation

Independent report critical of Yukon's handling of school sex crime investigation

WHITEHORSE — Yukon Premier Sandy Silver apologized Tuesday for a "break down in the system" over the handling of a sexual interference allegation at a school in Whitehorse.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh throws support behind drug decriminalization bill

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh throws support behind drug decriminalization bill

OTTAWA — The federal NDP hopes to push the government to take stronger action on the opioid crisis with a new private member's bill decriminalizing the possession of drugs for personal use.
O'Toole's leadership 'untenable' and dividing his caucus, says dissident MPs

O'Toole's leadership 'untenable' and dividing his caucus, says dissident MPs

OTTAWA — Conservative MPs are picking their sides — and bracing for any consequences that may follow — while Erin O'Toole waits to learn his fate as party leader.
Indigenous former justice minister outlines vision for 'true reconciliation'

Indigenous former justice minister outlines vision for 'true reconciliation'

VANCOUVER — Canada's former justice minister outlined her vision for "true reconciliation" during a mineral exploration industry conference in British Columbia Tuesday, saying the country needs to enact legislation that allows Indigenous nations to g
Protests in Canada catch the eye of U.S. right wing, because they look familiar

Protests in Canada catch the eye of U.S. right wing, because they look familiar

WASHINGTON — Despite his reputation for hair-trigger unpredictability, Donald Trump had a remarkably consistent track record for triggering paroxysms north of the border: all he ever had to do was mention Canada by name.
'I started crying': Driver who struck falling Calgary officer testifies at trial

'I started crying': Driver who struck falling Calgary officer testifies at trial

CALGARY — A driver who accidentally ran over a policeman broke down in tears at the first-degree murder trial Tuesday of the man accused in the officer's hit-and-run death. Sgt.
Quebec backtracks on taxing unvaccinated to maintain 'social peace'

Quebec backtracks on taxing unvaccinated to maintain 'social peace'

MONTREAL — Three weeks after threatening to tax unvaccinated Quebecers, Premier François Legault abandoned the idea on Tuesday, worried about how much it had divided the province.
Indigenous delegation to meet Pope Francis at Vatican at end of March

Indigenous delegation to meet Pope Francis at Vatican at end of March

An Indigenous delegation is to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican in early spring to discuss reconciliation and healing after a visit was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada offering help as COVAX vaccine alliance pleads for more cash

Canada offering help as COVAX vaccine alliance pleads for more cash

OTTAWA — Canada is considering sending more money or ancillary vaccine supplies to the COVAX global vaccine sharing alliance after a plea from the organizers that it was running out of cash.
Quebec comedian Mike Ward facing new legal action for joke about disabled singer

Quebec comedian Mike Ward facing new legal action for joke about disabled singer

MONTREAL — A Quebec comedian who won a high-profile Supreme Court of Canada human rights case last year is once again being taken to court by his accusers.
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