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Trudeau pressed to ensure less restrictive assisted-dying law a priority
OTTAWA - Even before he swears in his new cabinet, Justin Trudeau is being urged to ask his new justice minister to move swiftly to make Canada's assisted-dying law less restrictive. Th...
Nov 20, 2019
New faces in Trudeau's minority cabinet include rookies and former backbenchers
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has welcomed some new faces into his cabinet, including some rookie MPs and former Liberal backbenchers. Steven Guilbeault, Canadian Heritage Guilbeaul...
Nov 20, 2019
Omar Khadr appeal in American military court faces additional delay: lawyer
A U.S. military court is still refusing to hear Omar Khadr's challenge of his convictions in Guantanamo Bay. The United States Court of Military Commission Review, known as the CMCR, is...
Nov 20, 2019
'Smart,' 'dynamic' Champagne set to put traits to test as foreign minister
OTTAWA - The engines were revving on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plane, warming up on a Beijing tarmac for a flight to China's southern industrial heartland, but one important passenger was conspi...
Nov 20, 2019
Alberta premier ousted from legislature hasn't decided when she'll return
EDMONTON - Alberta Opposition Leader Rachel Notley says she hasn't decided when she will return to the legislature chamber. Notley was tossed out on Tuesday for refusing to apologize after accusi...
Nov 20, 2019
Who's who in Justin Trudeau's cabinet: some new, some old and others in new places
OTTAWA - The returning, changing and new members of Justin Trudeau's cabinet: Chrystia Freeland becomes deputy prime minister and minister of intergovernmental affairs Anita Anand becomes minister of ...
Nov 20, 2019
Local business contributes to BUH's Festival of Trees Gala Evening
The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation has announced that Fortress Windows and Doors will be supporting the 2019 Festival of Trees Gala Evening, with a donation of $1,500.The Festival of Tree...
Nov 20, 2019 Kevin Driedger, Sherry Krelow and Jeremy Cockril with Fortress' donation. (submitted photo/BUH Foundation)
New Ottawa police chief vows vigilance on racial bias, discrimination
Ottawa police Chief Peter Sloly says new traffic-stop data and the results of a diversity audit show more steps are needed to ensure bias-free law enforcement in the nation's capital. Sloly, who ...
Nov 20, 2019
Trudeau turns to B.C. MP with Saskatchewan roots to helm tricky climate ministry
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is turning to his only cabinet minister with roots in Saskatchewan to carry this country's climate action plan further down the field without tear...
Nov 20, 2019
Trudeau seeks to keep eyes on Prairies with new role for Winnipeg's Jim Carr
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau carved out a new role in his government Wednesday designed to ensure voices on the Prairies are heard in Ottawa. Former cabinet minister Jim Carr, who represents...
Nov 20, 2019