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'Mamianaq': Pope Francis ends reconciliation visit by apologizing in Inuktitut

'Mamianaq': Pope Francis ends reconciliation visit by apologizing in Inuktitut

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Pope Francis begged for forgiveness for the evil perpetrated by “not a few” Catholics as he wrapped up Friday a six-day visit that saw celebration and criticism for his repeated apologizes for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in cultural assimilation and residential schools.
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Deleted bookmark led to child pornography that depicted Amanda Todd: Crown

Deleted bookmark led to child pornography that depicted Amanda Todd: Crown

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — A hard drive seized from the home of the Dutch man accused of harassing British Columbia teenager Amanda Todd contained a deleted bookmark to child pornography depicting her, a Crown attorney told B.C. Supreme Court on Friday.
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The Latest on the Pope's visit to Canada

The Latest on the Pope's visit to Canada

Pope Francis is on a six-day tour of Canada aimed at reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples for the Roman Catholic Church's role in residential schools. Here are the latest developments on his stops today (all times are ET): 8:25 p.m.
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May readies Green leadership bid, asked MP Mike Morrice to consider running: sources

May readies Green leadership bid, asked MP Mike Morrice to consider running: sources

OTTAWA — Elizabeth May, who is preparing a bid for the leadership of the Green Party, first asked the only other Green MP if he would consider taking the helm before she decided to apply for her old job.
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Canada's ambassador to Ukraine working off-site in Kyiv due to security concerns

Canada's ambassador to Ukraine working off-site in Kyiv due to security concerns

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised the flag over the Canadian Embassy in Kyiv in May and announced it was reopening for business.
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Visa denials denounced at Montreal AIDS conference, federal minister cancels speech

Visa denials denounced at Montreal AIDS conference, federal minister cancels speech

MONTREAL — The International AIDS Society will re-evaluate how it organizes international conferences as a result of visa denials by the Canadian government, the organization's president said Friday in Montreal.
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In-person service for mail-in passport requests now available at 300 sites in Canada

In-person service for mail-in passport requests now available at 300 sites in Canada

OTTAWA — Some travellers keen to get their passports will now be able to request their mail-in applications be transferred to any of the more than 300 local Service Canada centres for processing.
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Supreme Court rules condom use can be a condition of consent in sexual assault cases

Supreme Court rules condom use can be a condition of consent in sexual assault cases

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says sex with a condom is a fundamentally different physical act than sex without one, and that the use of a condom can be a condition of consent under sexual assault law.
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Canadian economy avoids contraction in May, economists expect continued slowdown

Canadian economy avoids contraction in May, economists expect continued slowdown

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy stayed flat in May, with growth slowing down as businesses continue to face supply constraints and rising interest rates, though economists say the current cycle of interest rate increases is expected to continue into th
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Pope wraps up trip and SCOC to clarify consent stance: In The News for July 29, 2022

Pope wraps up trip and SCOC to clarify consent stance: In The News for July 29, 2022

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 Friday, July 29, 2022 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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