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Judge rejects $28-million class-action settlement in Catholic church sex abuse case

Judge rejects $28-million class-action settlement in Catholic church sex abuse case

MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has rejected a $28-million settlement in a sex abuse lawsuit against a Catholic religious order because of the high legal fees associated with the agreement.
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Sheldon Kennedy appreciates Hockey Canada's language, wants to see action

Sheldon Kennedy appreciates Hockey Canada's language, wants to see action

Former NHL player and victims rights advocate Sheldon Kennedy says he appreciates the language and tone of an open letter from Hockey Canada in the aftermath of the federation's bungled handling of an alleged sexual assault four years ago
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Canada bringing back mandatory random testing of travellers arriving at main airports

Canada bringing back mandatory random testing of travellers arriving at main airports

OTTAWA — The federal government announced plans Thursday to start randomly testing travellers at Canada's four main airports for COVID-19 again next week, but intends to move the actual swabbing off-site.
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Quebec abuse victims call on Pope Francis for 'swift justice' before visit to Canada

Quebec abuse victims call on Pope Francis for 'swift justice' before visit to Canada

Quebec victims of sexual abuse by Roman Catholic clergy are calling on Pope Francis to deliver "swift justice" to them ahead of his visit to Canada at the end of the month.
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Ottawa says it will support First Nations fight against Quebec's new language law

Ottawa says it will support First Nations fight against Quebec's new language law

MONTREAL — The federal minister of Indigenous services said Thursday she supports the will of Indigenous communities to be exempt from Quebec's new language law, which limits the use of English in the public service and increases French-language requ
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Federal government sends $2B in health transfers, other funding to provinces

Federal government sends $2B in health transfers, other funding to provinces

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the provinces, territories and municipalities have now received more than $2.85 billion promised months ago for health care, transit systems and classroom ventilation.
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Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for children under five

Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for children under five

OTTAWA — Canada's drug regulator approved Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for infants and preschoolers Thursday, making it the first vaccine approved for that age group in the country.
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Federal suspension lifted, but Muslim charity presses ahead with case in top court

Federal suspension lifted, but Muslim charity presses ahead with case in top court

OTTAWA — A Muslim international relief charity is telling the Supreme Court of Canada the federal government should not be allowed to "shoot first and hold a hearing later" when it comes to levying administrative penalties.
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Commissioner fines 14 candidates for violations during 2019 election

Commissioner fines 14 candidates for violations during 2019 election

OTTAWA — The Commissioner of Canada Elections has issued 14 fines related to campaign fundraising and finances during the 2019 federal election.
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Cross-examination of N.S. killer's spouse could promote conspiracy theories: lawyer

Cross-examination of N.S. killer's spouse could promote conspiracy theories: lawyer

HALIFAX — The lawyer who represents the spouse of the man responsible for Canada's worst mass shooting says there are good reasons why his client will not face cross-examination when she testifies at a public inquiry on Friday.
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