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More than 70 per cent of people in jails awaiting bail or trial, report says

More than 70 per cent of people in jails awaiting bail or trial, report says

TORONTO — The crisis in Canada's bail system has worsened over the last decade, with more people in pre-trial custody and some spending weeks in detention before being released on bail, according to a new report that calls for major reforms.
Military ombudsman calls on MPs to fix 'obvious' conflict, make office independent

Military ombudsman calls on MPs to fix 'obvious' conflict, make office independent

OTTAWA — The ombudsman for the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence says it's not appropriate that his office is overseen by the same organization it is tasked with overseeing.
A list of prominent examples of online harms against youth in Canada in recent years

A list of prominent examples of online harms against youth in Canada in recent years

The federal government is introducing legislation designed to help protect young people in Canada from the dangers they face online. A look at some recent examples: Feb. 6, 2024 — Police in Surrey, B.C.
More to do on defence, Trudeau says after meetings with Polish leaders in Warsaw

More to do on defence, Trudeau says after meetings with Polish leaders in Warsaw

WARSAW, Poland — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended Canada's defence spending Monday as Polish counterpart Donald Tusk urged the rest of the West to confront the very real dangers Russia poses at a critical juncture in its war with Ukraine.
In the news today: Trudeau in Poland to discuss Ukraine, NATO commitments

In the news today: Trudeau in Poland to discuss Ukraine, NATO commitments

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Inuit hardships are lost amid Canada's affordability crisis. But this MP is listening

Inuit hardships are lost amid Canada's affordability crisis. But this MP is listening

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Driving around Iqaluit, Lori Idlout wonders aloud whether the rest of Canada really is in a cost-of-living crisis.
Man charged in U.S. in case of family from India who froze to death in Manitoba

Man charged in U.S. in case of family from India who froze to death in Manitoba

Authorities in the United States have charged another man in an alleged human smuggling operation that led to a family from India freezing to death while trying to enter the country from Manitoba.
Vancouver firefighter recovering abroad after losing leg to 'flesh-eating' infection

Vancouver firefighter recovering abroad after losing leg to 'flesh-eating' infection

VANCOUVER — An assistant fire chief with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services is recovering in a Hong Kong hospital after contracting an infection commonly known as flesh-eating disease, forcing the amputation of part of his leg during a family vacation.
Ukrainian troops improvising medical supplies: UNIFIER training commander

Ukrainian troops improvising medical supplies: UNIFIER training commander

ŁÓDŹ, Poland — Ukrainian troops are using improvised medical supplies on the battlefield because they don't have what they need to treat and transport the wounded, the officer commanding medical training for Operation UNIFIER told federal ministers S
Freeland pledges pharmacare deal won't jeopardize federal finances

Freeland pledges pharmacare deal won't jeopardize federal finances

WARSAW, Poland — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says pharmacare will not jeopardize Canada's fiscal standing as the federal government intends to abide by the spending rules it pledged in the fall.