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Crown acknowledges that sentence of N.B. Mountie killer should be reduced

Crown acknowledges that sentence of N.B. Mountie killer should be reduced

FREDERICTON — Crown prosecutors have formally acknowledged that the sentence for a New Brunswick man who fatally shot three Mounties must be amended so he can apply for parole after serving 25 years.
Quebec premier wants Trudeau to discourage asylum seekers from coming to Canada

Quebec premier wants Trudeau to discourage asylum seekers from coming to Canada

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is welcoming a federal government move to send most of the asylum seekers who enter Canada through an irregular crossing in southern Quebec outside the province.
Man convicted in brutal murder of Indigenous woman receives day parole

Man convicted in brutal murder of Indigenous woman receives day parole

SASKATOON — Family members of a woman brutally murdered in Saskatoon more than 20 years ago say they are devastated the man convicted in her death has received day parole against their wishes and the advice of Correctional Service Canada.
'Not an easy decision': RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki to retire next month

'Not an easy decision': RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki to retire next month

OTTAWA — RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki said Wednesday she has made the difficult decision to retire from the national police force next month.
Canadians should get info on how much alcohol is in a standard drink: Bennett

Canadians should get info on how much alcohol is in a standard drink: Bennett

OTTAWA — Canadians deserve to know how much alcohol is in a standard-sized drink regardless of where they buy it, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett said this week.
Liberal MP may not vote for party's language bill due to changes made by Bloc, Tories

Liberal MP may not vote for party's language bill due to changes made by Bloc, Tories

OTTAWA — Opposition parties have changed the Liberal government's official languages bill so much, a Quebec Liberal MP said he's not sure he can still vote for it.
Injunction bars Yellowknife workers from impeding access to city sites

Injunction bars Yellowknife workers from impeding access to city sites

YELLOWKNIFE — Unionized workers with the City of Yellowknife were still on picket lines Wednesday after bargaining teams failed to reach a deal on a new collective agreement and a court injunction restricted their strike action.
Canada faces fresh pressure on military spending as NATO chief eyes hard target

Canada faces fresh pressure on military spending as NATO chief eyes hard target

OTTAWA — The head of the NATO military alliance threatened to raise the heat on Canada and other laggards on Wednesday as he called on member countries to adopt hard targets when it comes to military spending.
Federal government announces details of new Black justice strategy

Federal government announces details of new Black justice strategy

OTTAWA — Canada's long-awaited Black justice strategy will be developed by a committee of community leaders.
Police dog handler tells Quebec inquest he had trouble getting scent of girls, father

Police dog handler tells Quebec inquest he had trouble getting scent of girls, father

QUEBEC — A provincial police dog handler who arrived at the scene of a car crash involving two young Quebec girls and their father in July 2020 says he had difficulty doing his job because the scene had been contaminated by first responders who'd alr