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London, Ont., police chief's apology a good step but missing key elements: experts

London, Ont., police chief's apology a good step but missing key elements: experts

TORONTO — A southwestern Ontario police chief's apology this week for the time it took to lay sexual assault charges against five professional hockey players marked an important step in acknowledging harm but lacked key elements needed to demonstrate
In the news for today: StatCan to report on job numbers, more Canadians are using AI

In the news for today: StatCan to report on job numbers, more Canadians are using AI

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... StatCan to release January jobs report Statistics Canada is set to release January job numbers this morning.
More Canadians using AI tools, despite ‘deep-rooted’ fears about the tech: poll

More Canadians using AI tools, despite ‘deep-rooted’ fears about the tech: poll

OTTAWA — Despite worries artificial intelligence lacks empathy and could be coming to steal their jobs, a growing number of Canadians are turning to AI tools, a new poll suggests.
Three Canadians taken by Israel in Gaza, says relative, decrying Ottawa's response

Three Canadians taken by Israel in Gaza, says relative, decrying Ottawa's response

OTTAWA — The family of three Canadian men says they were taken from their home in the Gaza Strip during an overnight raid by Israeli forces, as Ottawa confirms it is aware of reports that citizens have gone missing.
Tobacco firm 'disappointed' in B.C. restriction on flavoured nicotine pouch sales

Tobacco firm 'disappointed' in B.C. restriction on flavoured nicotine pouch sales

MONTREAL — A major Canadian tobacco company says it is "extremely disappointed" by British Columbia's decision to move the sale of flavoured nicotine pouches behind pharmacy counters.
Ottawa to explore tougher auto-theft penalties, curb access to tools used by bandits

Ottawa to explore tougher auto-theft penalties, curb access to tools used by bandits

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is looking to put a dent in automobile theft by finding ways to ban devices commonly used to steal vehicles and eyeing tougher criminal penalties for perpetrators.
Poilievre proposes plan for First Nations to collect taxes from industry

Poilievre proposes plan for First Nations to collect taxes from industry

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre proposed a new plan Thursday for First Nations to collect taxes from industry that he says would speed up negotiations and project approvals.
Push to change national bar association's position on assisted dying expansion fails

Push to change national bar association's position on assisted dying expansion fails

OTTAWA — The Canadian Bar Association has voted to maintain its support for allowing people to seek a medically assisted death solely on the grounds of a mental disorder.
Haydn Edmundson's defence challenges witness's ability to corroborate accuser's story

Haydn Edmundson's defence challenges witness's ability to corroborate accuser's story

OTTAWA — The sexual assault trial of former vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson took a dramatic turn Thursday after the testimony of a key Crown witness fell apart under withering cross-examination.
Joly urges more funding to hire Canadian diplomats, amid Liberal cutbacks on spending

Joly urges more funding to hire Canadian diplomats, amid Liberal cutbacks on spending

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is asking MPs to support more funding for Global Affairs Canada, despite the Liberals undertaking cutbacks across the government.