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Former military leader Haydn Edmundson faces cross-examination in sex-assault trial

Former military leader Haydn Edmundson faces cross-examination in sex-assault trial

OTTAWA — Retired vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson faced cross-examination in his sexual-assault trial in Ottawa on Tuesday, steadfastly denying he raped a woman on board a navy ship in 1991.
As pharmacare deadline looms, Singh mulls a future without NDP's deal with Liberals

As pharmacare deadline looms, Singh mulls a future without NDP's deal with Liberals

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is mulling what it would mean if the supply-and-confidence deal that ties his party to the Liberals should end prematurely.
Conservatives would renegotiate free-trade deal with Ukraine, says MP James Bezan

Conservatives would renegotiate free-trade deal with Ukraine, says MP James Bezan

OTTAWA — A Tory member of Parliament says a future Conservative government would renegotiate Canada's trade deal with Ukraine so it contains no reference to carbon pricing.
North Vancouver alert for Amber the dog retrieves quick success

North Vancouver alert for Amber the dog retrieves quick success

VANCOUVER — Quick action by North Vancouver police along with a social media alert about a missing dog named Amber allowed for a speedy recovery of the golden retriever.
Ford uses announcement of carbon tax referendum bill to take digs at Bonnie Crombie

Ford uses announcement of carbon tax referendum bill to take digs at Bonnie Crombie

Ontario plans to introduce a law requiring any future government to put a new provincial carbon pricing program to a referendum, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday while using the opportunity to take shots at the new Liberal leader.
Federal judge says Ottawa must fix 'critical' issue of judicial vacancies

Federal judge says Ottawa must fix 'critical' issue of judicial vacancies

OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge says Ottawa must act swiftly to reduce a "critical" level of judicial vacancies as soon as possible.
Speaker suggests more guest screenings after MPs applauded man who fought for Nazis

Speaker suggests more guest screenings after MPs applauded man who fought for Nazis

OTTAWA — As the House of Commons comes to grips with whether and how it should operate differently after parliamentarians unwittingly applauded a man who fought for the Nazis last fall, the new Speaker has a few ideas.
NDP pushing Liberals to recognize state of Palestine as U.K., U.S. signal openness

NDP pushing Liberals to recognize state of Palestine as U.K., U.S. signal openness

OTTAWA — New Democrats are calling on the Liberal government to have Canada formally recognize Palestine as a state, saying it would help advance peace in the Middle East.
Quebec billionaire Robert Miller can be questioned about sex case before trial: judge

Quebec billionaire Robert Miller can be questioned about sex case before trial: judge

MONTREAL — A Quebec judge says a Montreal billionaire who faces a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging he paid underage girls for sex can be questioned before the case is authorized, but only in writing.
First Nations group criticizes federal fish policies, conflict of interest in B.C.

First Nations group criticizes federal fish policies, conflict of interest in B.C.

OTTAWA — An Indigenous-led group is criticizing what it says is the "gross mismanagement" of aquaculture in British Columbia by the Fisheries Department, as it calls for a separation of its regulatory and promotional responsibilities.