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'There was no plan' officers slam Ottawa police handling of 'Freedom Convoy'

'There was no plan' officers slam Ottawa police handling of 'Freedom Convoy'

OTTAWA — The "Freedom Convoy" had gridlocked Canada's capital city for more than two weeks before the "floundering" Ottawa police force approved a detailed plan to handle it, senior police officers have told the public inquiry into the Liberal govern
Premier François Legault unveils 30-member Quebec cabinet after big election win

Premier François Legault unveils 30-member Quebec cabinet after big election win

Quebec Premier François Legault introduced a new, expanded cabinet Thursday, a mix of veteran ministers from his party's first mandate and several newly elected members, including the province's first Indigenous cabinet minister.
Supreme Court will not hear from St. Anne's residential school survivors

Supreme Court will not hear from St. Anne's residential school survivors

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada said Thursday it will not to heara case of residential school survivors who have fought a years-long battle against Ottawa to release thousands of records. The group of survivors from St.
Appeals court: Graham must testify in Georgia election probe

Appeals court: Graham must testify in Georgia election probe

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham must testify before a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia, a federal appeals court said Thursday.

High court asked to stop Arkansas law against Israel boycott

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Free-speech advocates asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to overturn a federal appeals court ruling that upheld an Arkansas law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel.
Stop talking coal, protect Rockies with legislation, Alta. opposition tells premier

Stop talking coal, protect Rockies with legislation, Alta. opposition tells premier

Alberta's Opposition New Democrats want the provincial government to end any uncertainty about the future of the province's Rocky Mountains by legislating that no new coal mines will be permitted there.
Feud with tribes threatens Oklahoma governor’s reelection

Feud with tribes threatens Oklahoma governor’s reelection

ADA, Okla. (AP) — Many of the 39 Native American tribes based in Oklahoma have played roles in state politics for decades, often behind the scenes. They became bigger, more outspoken players when voters approved Las Vegas-style gambling in 2004.
Liberals want House speaker to investigate hidden tags on Poilievre YouTube account

Liberals want House speaker to investigate hidden tags on Poilievre YouTube account

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are demanding a formal investigation into the use of hidden tags embedded in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's YouTube videos.
Quebec City mosque that was targeted by gunman wants firearms-control bill adopted

Quebec City mosque that was targeted by gunman wants firearms-control bill adopted

OTTAWA — The Quebec City mosque where six men were shot to death in 2017 wants Parliament to toughen and pass a gun control bill currently being studied in the House of Commons.

Politicians' support of 'Freedom Convoy' in Ottawa risked emboldening organizers: OPP

OTTAWA — The Ontario Provincial Police warned last winter that support for the "Freedom Convoy" from Canadian political figures was likely to embolden protesters in the streets of downtown Ottawa. The assessment was in a report compiled Feb.
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