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New census data offers snapshot of Canada's transgender population for first time

New census data offers snapshot of Canada's transgender population for first time

TORONTO — Census data released Wednesday offers an unprecedented snapshot of Canada's transgender population, showing 0.33 per cent of residents identify as a gender that differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
RCMP supervisor during N.S. mass shooting took extended leave amid second-guessing

RCMP supervisor during N.S. mass shooting took extended leave amid second-guessing

HALIFAX — One of the Mounties who oversaw the initial response to the mass shooting in Nova Scotia was off work for at least 16 months afterwards, saying he struggled with questions about his own decisions during the rampage. Staff Sgt.
Plea deal offered to Quebec woman accused of sending poison to Donald Trump

Plea deal offered to Quebec woman accused of sending poison to Donald Trump

WASHINGTON — United States prosecutors say they've offered a plea deal to the Montreal-area woman accused of mailing poison to former president Donald Trump.
Latest census stats, new mandate for infrastructure bank : In The News for April 27

Latest census stats, new mandate for infrastructure bank : In The News for April 27

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 27 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
New investing orders should make it simpler to deploy funds: Infrastructure Bank CEO

New investing orders should make it simpler to deploy funds: Infrastructure Bank CEO

OTTAWA — The head of a federal infrastructure agency says a new set of investing orders from the Liberal government should make it simpler to deploy more funding in the coming months.
No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $22 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $22 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket was sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $22 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on April 29 will be an estimated $28 million. The Canadian Press
Justice minister invokes cabinet secrecy around use of Emergencies Act

Justice minister invokes cabinet secrecy around use of Emergencies Act

OTTAWA — Justice Minister David Lametti repeatedly invoked cabinet confidentiality in his appearance before a special committee tasked with investigating the government’s use of the Emergencies Act.
Canada Post temporarily resumes mail delivery in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

Canada Post temporarily resumes mail delivery in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

VANCOUVER — Canada Post has temporarily resumed delivery to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, more than a month after it stopped bringing mail to a two-block area where it says workers had safety concerns.
Lack of fairness prompts Federal Court to set aside B.C. fish farm phaseout

Lack of fairness prompts Federal Court to set aside B.C. fish farm phaseout

VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge has set aside a Department of Fisheries order that would have phased out fish farming in British Columbia's Discovery Islands.
Foreign affairs minister, U.S. counterpart discuss next steps in Ukraine

Foreign affairs minister, U.S. counterpart discuss next steps in Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada and the United States will continue to exert "maximum pressure" on Russia in response to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
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