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Federal Court quashes cabinet order underlying single-use plastics ban

Federal Court quashes cabinet order underlying single-use plastics ban

The federal government's ban on plastic straws and grocery bags is in question after the Federal Court ruled on Thursday that Ottawa had overstepped its bounds in designating all "plastic manufactured items" as toxic.
Supreme Court declines to hear case of Canadian men detained in Syria

Supreme Court declines to hear case of Canadian men detained in Syria

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada said Thursday it will not hear the case of four Canadian men held in Syria who argue Ottawa has a legal duty to help them return home.
Accused RCMP leaker acted on 'clear and grave threat,' defence lawyer says

Accused RCMP leaker acted on 'clear and grave threat,' defence lawyer says

OTTAWA — A lawyer for a former RCMP intelligence official charged with leaking secrets told a jury on Thursday that his client did not betray Canada, but acted on a "clear and grave threat.
Foreign workers who claim exploitation by Quebec company say Ottawa no longer helping

Foreign workers who claim exploitation by Quebec company say Ottawa no longer helping

MONTREAL — Foreign workers who allege they were lured to Montreal under false pretences say they're unable to gets jobs in the country or return home because the federal government reneged on a promise to help them get work permits.
Saskatchewan introduces bill on withholding carbon tax on natural gas

Saskatchewan introduces bill on withholding carbon tax on natural gas

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that it says would enable it to stop remitting the federal carbon tax on natural gas bills while providing legal protection for those at its energy Crown corporation.
Canada's long-standing support of Israel at the UN faces pressure in Hamas war

Canada's long-standing support of Israel at the UN faces pressure in Hamas war

OTTAWA — Canada's long-standing support of Israel in votes at the United Nations has come under renewed scrutiny during the latest Israel-Hamas war. On Oct.
Leak of B.C. police document on gang murders prompts investigations, warning

Leak of B.C. police document on gang murders prompts investigations, warning

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — British Columbia's gang squad and the Abbotsford Police Department say a sensitive law enforcement intelligence document was posted on an online media site.
Veltman found guilty of first-degree murder in killing of Muslim family in London

Veltman found guilty of first-degree murder in killing of Muslim family in London

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Halifax security forum to include former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak

Halifax security forum to include former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak

HALIFAX — Leaders from democratic nations, including a former Israeli prime minister, are gathering Friday in Halifax for a three-day conference on global security.
Trudeau affirms support for Israel in call with war cabinet member Benny Gantz

Trudeau affirms support for Israel in call with war cabinet member Benny Gantz

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz to affirm Canada's support for Israel "and its right to defend itself in accordance with international law," Trudeau's office said Thursday.