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Two Indigenous sisters imprisoned for 30 years see fresh hope for release

Two Indigenous sisters imprisoned for 30 years see fresh hope for release

OTTAWA — Two Indigenous sisters who have spent nearly 30 years in prison for what they say is a wrongful murder conviction now have reason to hope their names could soon be cleared.
'National shame:' Groups decry inaction on violence against Indigenous women, girls

'National shame:' Groups decry inaction on violence against Indigenous women, girls

Advocates across the country had a similar message for Ottawa one year after it released a national plan to end violence against Indigenous women and girls: the federal government has failed to live up to its commitments.
World needs to up game against emerging infectious diseases: Dr. Theresa Tam

World needs to up game against emerging infectious diseases: Dr. Theresa Tam

OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer says the world must erect better defences against transmissible viruses as climate change and other factors raise the risk we will see more emerging infectious diseases in the years to come. Dr.
Bernard Drainville, creator of Quebec values charter, back in politics with CAQ

Bernard Drainville, creator of Quebec values charter, back in politics with CAQ

QUEBEC — A prominent Quebec radio host and the man behind the Parti Québécois's controversial values charter is making a return to provincial politics, this time under the Coalition Avenir Québec banner.
Tory leader candidates should learn from Ford, appeal to political foes: strategists

Tory leader candidates should learn from Ford, appeal to political foes: strategists

OTTAWA — Doug Ford's victory in Ontario — and capture of NDP and Liberal seats — has prompted Tory strategists to urge federal leadership candidates to take a leaf out of his book and try to turn political foes into allies.
Trudeau to visit Norad, attend Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles next week

Trudeau to visit Norad, attend Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles next week

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend next week's Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles as President Joe Biden summons leaders to talk about what's ailing the Western Hemisphere.
Ontario PCs win second majority, Tory leadership deadline : In The News for June 3

Ontario PCs win second majority, Tory leadership deadline : In The News for June 3

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 June 3 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
'Anxiety' over 3-year decriminalization plan in B.C.: former federal health minister

'Anxiety' over 3-year decriminalization plan in B.C.: former federal health minister

A former federal health minister who championed decriminalization in Canada says a three-year model approved for British Columbia may not provide ample evidence to ensure the success of a policy that should have been implemented across the country.
Here's how voting works in the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race

Here's how voting works in the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race

OTTAWA — The next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada will be named Sept. 10. Here's a look at how the voting process will work: Mail-in ballots: Party members who have a valid membership as of Friday will be able to vote.
Man seeking historical records told it would cost feds $21 million to process request

Man seeking historical records told it would cost feds $21 million to process request

OTTAWA — A researcher seeking records about an RCMP investigation from Canada's national archives was told it would cost the government more than $21 million to process his request under the Access to Information Act.