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Guilbeault doubles down on Bill C-10 as opposition MPs demand Lametti testify

Guilbeault doubles down on Bill C-10 as opposition MPs demand Lametti testify

OTTAWA — Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault is doubling down on his controversial new broadcasting bill at a parliamentary committee hearing, citing a Justice Department analysis to reiterate the legislation would not affect free speech online.
Supreme Court addresses issue of consent in restoring sexual-assault convictions

Supreme Court addresses issue of consent in restoring sexual-assault convictions

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has clarified the legal interpretation of consent in restoring the convictions of a common-law couple for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl during a camping trip.
Fewer flights land in Canada with COVID-19 since ban on planes from India, Pakistan

Fewer flights land in Canada with COVID-19 since ban on planes from India, Pakistan

OTTAWA — The number of planes landing in Canada carrying passengers with COVID-19 was cut by more than half in the two weeks after the federal government barred incoming flights from India and Pakistan.
Kenney distances himself from caucus vote to turf dissidents with 'personal agendas'

Kenney distances himself from caucus vote to turf dissidents with 'personal agendas'

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he kept his distance in a debate over the fate of two outspoken backbenchers but believes his United Conservative caucus made the right decision to expel them. “I did not reveal which way I was voting.
Alberta leadership responsible for protests against public health orders: expert

Alberta leadership responsible for protests against public health orders: expert

EDMONTON — A criminologist says a recent court order that allows Alberta RCMP to arrest organizers of anti-lockdown rallies can limit or prevent future gatherings but does little to educate people who don't believe in the COVID-19 pandemic.
New CDC guidance makes it clear: time to reopen Canada-U.S. border, congressman says

New CDC guidance makes it clear: time to reopen Canada-U.S. border, congressman says

WASHINGTON — A U.S. lawmaker who has made a political crusade out of getting the border with Canada reopened is again pressing his case with President Joe Biden — and this time, he believes he has the Centers for Disease Control on his side.
If COVID vaccines 'essential,' Canadians could get shots in U.S. and no quarantine

If COVID vaccines 'essential,' Canadians could get shots in U.S. and no quarantine

TORONTO — Canadian residents should be able to head to the United States for COVID-19 vaccinations and be exempt from mandatory quarantine on return if health authorities here deem the shots medically necessary, a hospital CEO said on Friday.
Business, labour groups clash at Senate committee over $15 federal minimum wage

Business, labour groups clash at Senate committee over $15 federal minimum wage

OTTAWA — The head of the country's largest private-sector union says Parliament should raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, and possibly put future increases into the hands of an independent commission.
Bloc Québécois leader says next federal election campaign could begin in mid-August

Bloc Québécois leader says next federal election campaign could begin in mid-August

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said Friday he sees an opening to begin the next federal election campaign on Aug. 16 if the COVID-19 pandemic is under control.
Canada, U.S., Mexico to talk trade at first USMCA Free Trade Commission meeting

Canada, U.S., Mexico to talk trade at first USMCA Free Trade Commission meeting

WASHINGTON — Senior officials from Canada, the United States and Mexico will meet virtually next week for the first Free Trade Commission meeting of the USMCA era.