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Quebec provincial police arrest 21 people in connection with eastern Quebec drug war

Quebec provincial police arrest 21 people in connection with eastern Quebec drug war

QUEBEC — At least 21 people allegedly tied to a war over drug territory in eastern Quebec have so far been arrested in a provincial police operation that began last week.
Groups bring findings of racism at Canadian Human Rights Commission to global body

Groups bring findings of racism at Canadian Human Rights Commission to global body

OTTAWA — A coalition of federal unions and organizations representing Black workers has filed an international complaint against the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
Labour, environment groups make plea for Liberals' sustainable jobs bill to pass

Labour, environment groups make plea for Liberals' sustainable jobs bill to pass

OTTAWA — A dozen environment groups and labour organizations are pleading with the Liberal government to end a political stalemate over its forthcoming sustainable jobs bill.
Liberal government wants voting health breaks for MPs after Opposition 'obstruction'

Liberal government wants voting health breaks for MPs after Opposition 'obstruction'

OTTAWA — The Liberal government wants to impose "health breaks" to eliminate overnight voting in the House of Commons and to combat what they say is Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre's personal agenda to "obstruct and create chaos.
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.