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Bill 21 at the Supreme Court: Five things about Quebec’s contentious secularism law

Bill 21 at the Supreme Court: Five things about Quebec’s contentious secularism law

MONTREAL — Quebec’s secularism law, known as Bill 21, was challenged in court as soon as it was adopted more than five years ago.
Family of 13-year-old Quebec girl who went missing in 2005 still seeking answers

Family of 13-year-old Quebec girl who went missing in 2005 still seeking answers

MONTREAL — On Jan. 23, 2005, 13-year-old Mélina Martin hopped out of her mother's car in Farnham, Que., and ran in the direction of a winter festival at a local park, excited to see the sled dogs.
Mark Carney secures four more key endorsements in race to become Liberal leader

Mark Carney secures four more key endorsements in race to become Liberal leader

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney has secured the endorsements of four more current and former cabinet ministers.
In the news today: Liberal leadership deadline, Trump versus Canada's digital tax

In the news today: Liberal leadership deadline, Trump versus Canada's digital tax

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Federal government using AI to tackle Phoenix backlog as it tests replacement system

Federal government using AI to tackle Phoenix backlog as it tests replacement system

OTTAWA — The federal government is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to clear a backlog of Phoenix pay system transactions as it transitions to a new platform.
Laundering of fentanyl cash linked to online betting sites, intelligence agency warns

Laundering of fentanyl cash linked to online betting sites, intelligence agency warns

OTTAWA — Canada's financial intelligence agency suspects online gambling platforms are being used to launder proceeds from fentanyl dealing and production.
Canada's digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target

Canada's digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has spent years touting its efforts to make tech giants pay.
B.C. First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support

B.C. First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support

The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs apologized Wednesday and walked back comments he made earlier this week suggesting he supported reviving the Northern Gateway pipeline project.
B.C. Supreme Court certifies province's class-action lawsuit against opioid providers

B.C. Supreme Court certifies province's class-action lawsuit against opioid providers

British Columbia's attorney general says the province's Supreme Court has certified the government's class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Niki Sharma says B.C.
Poilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn't mind remote work

Poilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn't mind remote work

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a government led by him would cut the number of federal public servants — but he doesn't mind if they work from home. When asked by Radio-Canada on Tuesday if U.S.