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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Ottawa as Liberals decry 'draconian' policies

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Ottawa as Liberals decry 'draconian' policies

OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defended her controversial new suite of proposed transgender youth policies Monday as federal Liberals accused her of pushing an anti-LGBTQ agenda.
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As Canada lags on Sudan sanctions, ex-ambassador suggests it could play a peace role

As Canada lags on Sudan sanctions, ex-ambassador suggests it could play a peace role

OTTAWA — Canada has a role to play in steering a global effort to end a brutal civil war that has displaced far more people than conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, says a former Canadian ambassador to Sudan.
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Quebec government to spend $870 million to replace Montreal's Olympic Stadium roof

Quebec government to spend $870 million to replace Montreal's Olympic Stadium roof

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will spend $870 million to replace the decaying roof of Montreal's Olympic Stadium, but some sports economists say they're skeptical of the government's case.
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'I froze': Complainant testifies in Haydn Edmundson's sexual assault trial

'I froze': Complainant testifies in Haydn Edmundson's sexual assault trial

OTTAWA — The woman who accuses Haydn Edmundson of sexually assaulting her on board a navy ship in 1991 gave an emotional recounting of the events in an Ottawa courtroom Monday, telling the judge she froze and couldn't bring herself to call for help.
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'Not be tolerated': Alberta files formal response to proposed oilsands emissions cap

'Not be tolerated': Alberta files formal response to proposed oilsands emissions cap

Alberta and two prominent business groups have released formal responses to a proposed federal emissions cap as the province's environment minister was slated to meet with her federal counterpart.
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Emergency declared in Cape Breton as snowstorm leaves much of Nova Scotia paralyzed

Emergency declared in Cape Breton as snowstorm leaves much of Nova Scotia paralyzed

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is asking Ottawa for help as the province digs out from an "extreme snowfall" that has prompted parts of Cape Breton to declare local states of emergency.
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With 'superhuman' artificial intelligence looming, Canada needs law now: AI pioneer

With 'superhuman' artificial intelligence looming, Canada needs law now: AI pioneer

OTTAWA — The federal government must move urgently to regulate artificial intelligence, says a top AI pioneer, warning the technology's current trajectory poses major societal risks.
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The Latest on the hockey players' sex assault case in London, Ont.

The Latest on the hockey players' sex assault case in London, Ont.

LONDON, Ont. — Police in London, Ont., are providing an update on their investigation into the sexual assault case against five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. Here are the latest developments (all times are ET): 2:45 p.m.
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Three auto theft convictions should mean three years in prison: Poilievre

Three auto theft convictions should mean three years in prison: Poilievre

OTTAWA — Auto thieves should not be allowed to serve their sentence "in their living room watching Netflix," Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday.
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A look at the five Canadian hockey players facing sexual assault charges

A look at the five Canadian hockey players facing sexual assault charges

TORONTO — A look at the five players charged by police in connection to an alleged sexual assault in a hotel room following a Hockey Canada gala in London, Ont., in June 2018: DILLON DUBE Age: 25 Hometown: Golden, B.C.
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