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Lawsuit takes on Alberta Energy Regulator, province over Kearl oilsands releases

Lawsuit takes on Alberta Energy Regulator, province over Kearl oilsands releases

EDMONTON — An Alberta First Nation has filed a sweeping lawsuit against the province's energy regulator and the government over releases from an oilsands mine, alleging the agency acted in bad faith and is set up in a way that violates the Constituti
Government says only extreme online hate speech would be probed by human rights body

Government says only extreme online hate speech would be probed by human rights body

OTTAWA — Government officials say online hate speech would have to portray a group as "inherently violent" or "unhuman" to meet the threshold for investigation by a human-rights tribunal under a newly proposed law.
Federal government plans to consult widely before any changes to Emergencies Act

Federal government plans to consult widely before any changes to Emergencies Act

OTTAWA — The federal government is open to possible changes to the Emergencies Act but says it first wants to consult widely on the law it invoked to quell "Freedom Convoy" protests two years ago.
NDP pushing Liberals to include national school food program in upcoming budget

NDP pushing Liberals to include national school food program in upcoming budget

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats want the government to fund a national school food program in the upcoming budget — and for Liberals to fulfil their election promise to put one in place.
Federal procurement department punishes companies that worked on ArriveCan app

Federal procurement department punishes companies that worked on ArriveCan app

Ottawa says it has suspended the largest contractor that worked on the ArriveCan app from bidding or working on government contracts that have security requirements.
As disasters mount, First Nations' safety has never been more pressing: Woodhouse

As disasters mount, First Nations' safety has never been more pressing: Woodhouse

GATINEAU, Que. — First Nations leaders gathered Wednesday to discuss how they can better prepare for the wildfires, pandemics, floods and effects of climate change that disproportionately affect their communities.
In the news today: Nashville plane crash investigation, prison officials to testify

In the news today: Nashville plane crash investigation, prison officials to testify

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Investigation continues into Nashville plane crash U.S.
Drug site idea for Richmond, B.C., was ditched. Why are critics still so furious?

Drug site idea for Richmond, B.C., was ditched. Why are critics still so furious?

RICHMOND, B.C. — Tony Li was unequivocal when asked if he had ever discussed drugs with his university-age daughter. "It has never even crossed my mind," said Li, a resident of Richmond, B.C.
No working rink at prison where MP says notorious inmates play pickup hockey: agency

No working rink at prison where MP says notorious inmates play pickup hockey: agency

OTTAWA — Canada's prison service says there has been no functioning ice hockey rink for the past two winters at an institution where a Conservative MP says notorious inmates can play "taxpayer-funded serial killer pickup hockey.
Crane accidents 'a huge concern' after fourth incident in Metro Vancouver

Crane accidents 'a huge concern' after fourth incident in Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — In 30 years of working in construction, Josh Towsley says this is a first, after Metro Vancouver saw its fourth crane accident since the start of the year. "I've been involved in construction since I was 19 years old ...