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New Democrat MP tables private bill, wants federal assessment of coal projects

New Democrat MP tables private bill, wants federal assessment of coal projects

OTTAWA — Alberta's lone New Democrat member of Parliament tabled proposed legislation Tuesday that would require all coal-mining proposals to go before a full federal environmental assessment.
Terror charges so soon after London attack would be unprecedented: experts

Terror charges so soon after London attack would be unprecedented: experts

The killing of four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., on Sunday has been denounced as an act of terrorism by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but it's possible the terrorism label will never be reflected in the charges faced by the accused.
Trudeau says COVID mask-wearing may change Quebecers' opinions on religious symbols

Trudeau says COVID mask-wearing may change Quebecers' opinions on religious symbols

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday the habit of wearing a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic might be changing Quebecers' views on the province's religious symbols ban.
Nunavut passes bill to create civilian oversight of police in territory

Nunavut passes bill to create civilian oversight of police in territory

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Members of Nunavut's legislative assembly have passed a bill that will change the way police oversight works in the territory.
Pandemics, climate change among new threats that demand security revamp: PM's adviser

Pandemics, climate change among new threats that demand security revamp: PM's adviser

OTTAWA — The prime minister's intelligence adviser is calling for an expanded definition of national security in an era of global pandemics, climate change and cyberthreats.
Health Canada regulates UV, ozone devices it says could pose risk to people

Health Canada regulates UV, ozone devices it says could pose risk to people

OTTAWA — Health Minister Patty Hajdu says most companies selling UV wands and lights promising to kill viruses will now have to apply to have their products approved by Health Canada and stop claiming they can destroy COVID-19.
PM: Canada will ease border restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers, eventually

PM: Canada will ease border restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers, eventually

WASHINGTON — Canada will indeed be taking steps to ease restrictions at the border for fully vaccinated travellers, Justin Trudeau said Tuesday — he just won't say when. With Canada-U.S.
Terrorism in Canada: A timeline of plots, attacks, and allegations

Terrorism in Canada: A timeline of plots, attacks, and allegations

Four members of a Muslim family are dead and one child is in hospital after a hit-and-run in London, Ont. Sunday, in what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called an act of terrorism.
Exploding device at gender reveal party leads to wildfire in northern Alberta

Exploding device at gender reveal party leads to wildfire in northern Alberta

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A $600 fine has been issued after a gender reveal party led to a wildfire in Alberta. Travis Fairweather, a wildfire information officer, says the party was taking place about 10 kilometres west of Fort McMurray on May 31.
Trudeau mum on calls to abandon appeals of compensation for First Nations kids

Trudeau mum on calls to abandon appeals of compensation for First Nations kids

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is sidestepping questions about whether he will adhere to a unanimous motion passed in the House of Commons calling on the federal government to drop its legal battles against a pair of rulings involving First N