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Court decisions forced some rethink of oil, gas emissions cap: Minister Guilbeault

Court decisions forced some rethink of oil, gas emissions cap: Minister Guilbeault

OTTAWA — The Liberal government had to delay its long-promised regulations to cap emissions from oil and gas production in Canada because of two recent court decisions forcing Ottawa to tread more carefully on climate policy affecting provinces, Envi
Evidence admissible in drug case despite Charter concerns, Supreme Court rules

Evidence admissible in drug case despite Charter concerns, Supreme Court rules

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a man's drug-related conviction, saying evidence in his case is admissible despite concerns about violation of his Charter rights. In February 2017, near Banff, Alta.
Quebec teachers accuse Legault of 'emotional blackmail' after plea to end strike

Quebec teachers accuse Legault of 'emotional blackmail' after plea to end strike

QUEBEC — A striking Quebec teachers union said Friday it won't give in to "emotional blackmail" from the premier after he asked them to return to work for the good of their students.
Can Canadian downtowns find new purpose in a post-office era?

Can Canadian downtowns find new purpose in a post-office era?

Downtowns across Canada are grappling with high vacancy rates, the post-pandemic work culture and the prospect that crowds of office workers may never return in full.
In the news today: CSIS whistleblower hoping for change in wake of rape allegations

In the news today: CSIS whistleblower hoping for change in wake of rape allegations

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Ocean noise strategy delayed, but whale report by military may sound out path forward

Ocean noise strategy delayed, but whale report by military may sound out path forward

VANCOUVER — Marine scientist Kieran Cox calls it "probably the most pervasive, unregulated pollutant in Canada and globally." It's not plastic, petrochemicals or another chemical toxin. It's underwater noise.
Heritage minister hints at adjusting funds CBC could get under Google deal

Heritage minister hints at adjusting funds CBC could get under Google deal

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is hinting that it will take steps to limit how much money Canada's publicly funded broadcaster can collect under Ottawa's new revenue-sharing agreement with Google.
Liberal bail reforms poised to become law after year of increased crime concerns

Liberal bail reforms poised to become law after year of increased crime concerns

OTTAWA — The federal government's bail-reform legislation is on its way to becoming law after the House of Commons decided on Thursday to accept changes the Senate made to the bill.
Watchdog flags 'risk of discrimination' in border agency's air traveller targeting

Watchdog flags 'risk of discrimination' in border agency's air traveller targeting

OTTAWA — The national spy watchdog says Canada's border agency needs to do a better job of documenting how and why it singles out certain air passengers for possible additional scrutiny.
B.C. files application for Canada's first unexplained wealth order, minister says

B.C. files application for Canada's first unexplained wealth order, minister says

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has filed the first-ever application to secure an unexplained wealth order in Canada, the province's solicitor general said, calling the orders a "powerful tool" to clamp down on the proceeds of criminal act