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Former senior judges to have last word on disclosure of sensitive laboratory records

Former senior judges to have last word on disclosure of sensitive laboratory records

OTTAWA — Three former senior judges will have the final say on the public disclosure of documents related to the firing of two scientists from Canada's highest-security laboratory.
Liberals downgrade Africa strategy to framework, but insist continent is a priority

Liberals downgrade Africa strategy to framework, but insist continent is a priority

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has downgraded its long-delayed plan for relations with Africa from a strategy to a framework, saying this better reflects the original intent of the policy — despite criticism the Liberals are not
Trudeau in South Korea warns of growing authoritarianism : In The News for May 17

Trudeau in South Korea warns of growing authoritarianism : In The News for May 17

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 May 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
MP Michael Chong decries 'systemic failure' to notify him of China's alleged threats

MP Michael Chong decries 'systemic failure' to notify him of China's alleged threats

OTTAWA — Canada's spy agency has now been formally directed to investigate and disclose any foreign threats against parliamentarians or their families, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said Tuesday, while the Conservative MP targeted by Beijing
Hundreds of B.C. firefighters dig in for Fort St. John battle amid weather reprieve

Hundreds of B.C. firefighters dig in for Fort St. John battle amid weather reprieve

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Hundreds of firefighters are taking advantage of a weather break to prepare for a potential worsening of conditions near the wildfire-threatened city of Fort St.
Evacuation order lifted in central Alberta town as thousands more remain out of homes

Evacuation order lifted in central Alberta town as thousands more remain out of homes

An evacuation order for a west-central Alberta town has been lifted as wildfires continue to keep thousands of people out of their homes in the province.
New Liberal law would make it harder for some repeat violent offenders to get bail

New Liberal law would make it harder for some repeat violent offenders to get bail

OTTAWA — The Liberals' new bail-reform legislation includes new measures that would make it more difficult for some repeat violent offenders to get released on bail.
Hot and dry conditions persist as wildfires rage through Western Canada

Hot and dry conditions persist as wildfires rage through Western Canada

Hot and dry conditions have worsened wildfires throughout Western Canada, forcing thousands from their homes and leaving many regions under a layer of smoke.
More money from Ontario needed to end 'stalemate' over Stellantis battery plant: feds

More money from Ontario needed to end 'stalemate' over Stellantis battery plant: feds

OTTAWA — Canada offered Stellantis and LG Energy Solution a deal similar to the one Volkswagen accepted in March to build an electric-vehicle battery plant, but Ottawa wants Ontario to pony up a bigger share of the cash to make this deal happen, a fe
'Probably organized crime': Montreal police probe wave of arsons, extortion attempts

'Probably organized crime': Montreal police probe wave of arsons, extortion attempts

MONTREAL — The greater Montreal area has witnessed a notable increase in arsons in recent months, with restaurants, cafés and vehicles the frequent targets.