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Pro-Palestinian encampment on McGill's downtown Montreal campus dismantled

Pro-Palestinian encampment on McGill's downtown Montreal campus dismantled

MONTREAL — Under pounding rain, pro-Palestinian protesters carried their belongings off McGill University's downtown Montreal campus on Wednesday, as bulldozers and security forces dismantled the encampment that had been on the school's lower field s
Jewish community takes food inspection agency to court over slaughter guidelines

Jewish community takes food inspection agency to court over slaughter guidelines

OTTAWA — A group of agencies that certify Kosher meat took the government to court Wednesday to ask for an injunction against Canadian Food Inspection Agency guidelines for the ritual slaughter of animals.
Canada warns of Russian 'bot farm' powered by AI spreading online disinformation

Canada warns of Russian 'bot farm' powered by AI spreading online disinformation

OTTAWA — Canadian security officials are warning about a Russian propaganda campaign that used social-media site X to spread online disinformation.
AFN head told chiefs draft child-welfare reform deal with Ottawa worth $47.8B: source

AFN head told chiefs draft child-welfare reform deal with Ottawa worth $47.8B: source

MONTREAL — The head of the Assembly of First Nations has informed chiefs that a draft deal with Ottawa on child-welfare reforms is worth $47.8 billion, a source who was in the room says — more than double what was initially promised.
Privy Council Office changes vetting process after human rights chief appointment

Privy Council Office changes vetting process after human rights chief appointment

OTTAWA — The administrative wing of the Prime Minister's Office says it has new procedures for vetting federal appointees following concerns it failed to search online posts made by the incoming head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
Head-on crash kills family of three, including infant, in Agassiz, B.C.

Head-on crash kills family of three, including infant, in Agassiz, B.C.

AGASSIZ, BRITISH COLUMBIA — RCMP say a family of three, including a baby, has been killed in a head-on crash with a tractor trailer in Agassiz, B.C. Police say it happened early Tuesday morning on Lougheed Highway just outside the community.
Supreme Court justice withdraws from Bill 21 challenge to avoid being a 'distraction'

Supreme Court justice withdraws from Bill 21 challenge to avoid being a 'distraction'

After concerns of bias raised by the Quebec government and others, a Supreme Court of Canada justice will not participate in deliberations about whether the high court will hear an appeal to the province's secularism law, known as Bill 21.
Hurricane Beryl's remnants bring rainfall warnings for Ontario and Quebec

Hurricane Beryl's remnants bring rainfall warnings for Ontario and Quebec

TORONTO — The remnants of Hurricane Beryl drenched Ontario in heavy rain and was moving into Quebec as Environment Canada warned of possible "torrential" downpours lasting into Thursday.
In the news today: PM joins Biden for NATO dinner and AFN deal for child-welfare

In the news today: PM joins Biden for NATO dinner and AFN deal for child-welfare

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Biden hosting NATO leaders for dinner at summit Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to a dinner at the White House this evening, as the U.S.
Israeli arms firm taking Canada to court after military contract disqualification

Israeli arms firm taking Canada to court after military contract disqualification

OTTAWA — An Israeli defence contractor is taking the Canadian government to court after the company says it was taken out of the running for a multimillion-dollar military equipment contract without explanation. Elbit Security Systems Ltd.
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