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Government moves to end military authority to investigate, prosecute sex crimes

Government moves to end military authority to investigate, prosecute sex crimes

OTTAWA — The federal government is formally removing the military's ability to investigate and prosecute crimes of a sexual nature.
Families who fled Gaza before applying for special visa must find other way to Canada

Families who fled Gaza before applying for special visa must find other way to Canada

Palestinians who escaped the Gaza Strip no longer qualify for a special program to reunite with extended family members in Canada if they didn't finish applying before they left, the federal government has confirmed.
Israel arms ban still 'being refined,' as envoy says country can defend itself

Israel arms ban still 'being refined,' as envoy says country can defend itself

OTTAWA — A senior official in Canada's foreign service says Ottawa is still sorting out the implications of the government committing to stop future military exports to Israel.
Former Quebec premiers, citizens pay tribute to native son Brian Mulroney in Montreal

Former Quebec premiers, citizens pay tribute to native son Brian Mulroney in Montreal

MONTREAL — After two days of public tributes in Ottawa, it was Montrealers' turn on Thursday to pay respects to Brian Mulroney — who was lauded by one citizen as "a little guy" from Quebec's North Shore who never forgot his roots, even as he rose to
Commission releases interim report into unmarked graves at residential schools

Commission releases interim report into unmarked graves at residential schools

OTTAWA — An interim report from an international group hired to provide advice on identifying and locating the unmarked graves of children who attended residential schools says Canada should continue funding searches beyond 2025.
Halt defence counter-intelligence searches of workplace computers, spy watchdog urges

Halt defence counter-intelligence searches of workplace computers, spy watchdog urges

OTTAWA — The national spy watchdog is calling on the military's counter-intelligence unit to suspend investigative searches of a workplace computer system over concerns about employee privacy.
Former Quebec junior hockey players to be sentenced in July for sex assault of teen

Former Quebec junior hockey players to be sentenced in July for sex assault of teen

QUEBEC — A Quebec judge will deliver sentences in July for two former Quebec major junior hockey players who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor in June 2021 at a hotel as their team celebrated a championship win.
Quebec killer, alleged suspect in fatal Montreal fire, pleads guilty to prison escape

Quebec killer, alleged suspect in fatal Montreal fire, pleads guilty to prison escape

MONTREAL — A convicted killer who spent 51 months on the lam from a prison in Quebec — and who court documents cite as a suspect in a Montreal fire that killed seven people — has pleaded guilty to escaping custody.
Highlights of Newfoundland and Labrador's 2024-25 budget

Highlights of Newfoundland and Labrador's 2024-25 budget

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador Finance Minister Siobhan Coady tabled the province’s 2024-25 budget Thursday. Here are some highlights: - Projected GDP is $33.2 billion, which is a five per cent increase from $31.
Celestial event: What you need to know about the total solar eclipse on April 8

Celestial event: What you need to know about the total solar eclipse on April 8

Here are the answers to some key questions about the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8.