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Climate goal costs, anti-online child abuse legislation : In The News for April 5

Climate goal costs, anti-online child abuse legislation : In The News for April 5

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 5 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Canadians face barriers in bid to join international legion fighting in Ukraine

Canadians face barriers in bid to join international legion fighting in Ukraine

OTTAWA — When Paul Hughes crossed into Ukraine to help fight the Russians early last month, he expected he would be armed and taken to the front lines. But he couldn't get a weapon or ammunition.
Rise in online child abuse prompts call for new law forcing removal of harmful images

Rise in online child abuse prompts call for new law forcing removal of harmful images

OTTAWA — One of Canada's foremost experts on child protection online said she is "very optimistic" that a panel advising cabinet ministers about combating online harm can map out a way to protect minors from sexual exploitation on the internet.
Northern premiers discuss Arctic sovereignty with PM in light of war in Ukraine

Northern premiers discuss Arctic sovereignty with PM in light of war in Ukraine

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's premier says he and the other two premiers of Canada's northern territories met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the national defence minister on Monday to discuss Arctic sovereignty and security in light of the war in Ukra
B.C. Premier John Horgan tests positive for COVID-19, but says symptoms are 'mild'

B.C. Premier John Horgan tests positive for COVID-19, but says symptoms are 'mild'

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is at home isolating until his symptoms end. He made the announcement of his illness on Monday on his verified Twitter account.
Woman was not seriously injured by horse at 'freedom convoy' protest: police watchdog

Woman was not seriously injured by horse at 'freedom convoy' protest: police watchdog

OTTAWA — The Ontario police watchdog says a woman who claimed she was injured by a police horse during the "freedom convoy" protest was not hurt seriously enough to warrant an investigation.
Experts say masks still a top tool as Quebec considers prolonging mandate

Experts say masks still a top tool as Quebec considers prolonging mandate

MONTREAL — Quebec on Monday appeared to be the only province ready to buck the Canadian trend and prolong its mask mandate, as experts said face coverings are still an effective tool to limit COVID-19 transmission. Currently only Quebec, P.E.I.
Feds consider definition of "fully vaccinated" in review of federal worker mandate

Feds consider definition of "fully vaccinated" in review of federal worker mandate

OTTAWA — The federal government will consider whether to include booster shots in the next version of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its workers, the Treasury Board said as it reviews the rules.
Quebec court chief judge seeks access to sealed documents in secret trial case

Quebec court chief judge seeks access to sealed documents in secret trial case

MONTREAL — The chief judge of Quebec court has filed a motion with the Court of Appeal to get information under seal regarding a so-called secret trial held in the province and about which even she has been kept in the dark.
'Robust' investments coming for North American defence: Anand

'Robust' investments coming for North American defence: Anand

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand is promising a "robust package of investments" for North America's aging defences in the coming months, as Ottawa faces growing pressure to boost military spending and work with Washington to protect the continen