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RCMP commissioner breached duty with slow response to watchdog report, judge rules

RCMP commissioner breached duty with slow response to watchdog report, judge rules

OTTAWA — RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki flouted the law by failing to respond promptly to a watchdog report about alleged spying on anti-oil protesters, a federal judge has ruled.
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P.E.I. potato farmers seek end to trade suspension, but U.S. officials want more data

P.E.I. potato farmers seek end to trade suspension, but U.S. officials want more data

FREDERICTON — Farmers on Prince Edward Island say there's no justification for a suspension of exports of Island potatoes to the United States and it needs to be lifted now, but Canadian officials say the U.S. is demanding more information.
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First Afghan human rights activists arrive six months after Ottawa's promise of help

First Afghan human rights activists arrive six months after Ottawa's promise of help

OTTAWA — Six months after the federal government promised to help thousands of Afghan women leaders, human rights activists and journalists flee to Canada, the first planeload has landed.
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Public hearings into 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting delayed until late February

Public hearings into 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting delayed until late February

HALIFAX — The commission of inquiry probing the mass shooting in Nova Scotia that claimed 22 lives in 2020 is again delaying public hearings, saying they are now expected to begin late next month.
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With start of meetings on EI review, businesses look for rethink of parental leave

With start of meetings on EI review, businesses look for rethink of parental leave

OTTAWA — One of the largest business groups in the country says a sweeping review of the employment insurance system should consider whether to turn parental benefits into a separate program.
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Montreal man experiencing homelessness dies after night out in extreme cold

Montreal man experiencing homelessness dies after night out in extreme cold

Montreal police say a man experiencing homelessness died after spending the night outside in extreme cold. Police say they responded to a call about a case of possible hypothermia Monday night at an encampment in the city's west end.
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COVID cases surge, poll shows support for COVID restrictions: In The News for Jan. 11

COVID cases surge, poll shows support for COVID restrictions: In The News for Jan. 11

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 Jan. 11 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Slim majority support government lockdowns, restrictions in response to Omicron

Slim majority support government lockdowns, restrictions in response to Omicron

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests a slim majority of Canadians support the latest round of lockdowns and other government-imposed restrictions as the Omicron variant continue to fuel an explosion in new COVID-19 infections.
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Tightening rules for unvaccinated is justified as health system struggles: experts

Tightening rules for unvaccinated is justified as health system struggles: experts

MONTREAL — As Quebec officials consider tightening the rules for the unvaccinated, health experts in the province say expanding the vaccine passport system is justified because of the high number of COVID-19 patients in hospital who have refused to b
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Public group wants role in talks over probe into alleged ATCO illegalities

Public group wants role in talks over probe into alleged ATCO illegalities

EDMONTON — A group representing residential power consumers wants a seat at any discussions involving alleged illegal behaviour by one of Alberta's main power providers and is asking the regulator to release all information involving ATCO's actions.
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