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A look at what's being said about drug decriminalization in other parts of Canada

A look at what's being said about drug decriminalization in other parts of Canada

It was announced this week that the possession of small amounts of street drugs will be decriminalized in British Columbia in an effort to slow the overdose crisis that has killed nearly 10,000 people since 2016. Effective Jan.
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Jurors in Hoggard sex assault trial continue deliberations after reporting deadlock

Jurors in Hoggard sex assault trial continue deliberations after reporting deadlock

TORONTO — Jurors in the sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard reviewed testimony and asked more questions Thursday, after telling the court earlier in the day that they could not reach a unanimous agreement on some counts.
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Prime minister signs historic land claim settlement with Alberta First Nation

Prime minister signs historic land claim settlement with Alberta First Nation

SIKSIKA, Alta. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the chief of a southern Alberta First Nation have signed a historic land-claim settlement which the federal government says is one of the largest of its kind in Canada.
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Climate agreement between Canada, India discusses renewable energy but omits coal

Climate agreement between Canada, India discusses renewable energy but omits coal

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says a new agreement signed Thursday to co-operate with India on climate action is an opportunity for Canada to export its renewable energy technology, particularly related to making renewable energy a
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Afghan MP forced to flee homeland pleads with Canada to do more to help refugees

Afghan MP forced to flee homeland pleads with Canada to do more to help refugees

OTTAWA — A member of Afghanistan’s Parliament forced to flee her homeland after the Taliban takeover last year is pleading with Canada to do more to help bring Afghan refugees to safety.
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B.C.'s drug decriminalization threshold based on police input: Bennett

B.C.'s drug decriminalization threshold based on police input: Bennett

OTTAWA — The federal government's decision on British Columbia's drug decriminalization threshold was based on police input, says Canada’s minister of mental health and addictions. Drug users in B.C. who possess up to a cumulative 2.
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Foreign affairs minister concerned by close calls between Chinese, Canadian aircraft

Foreign affairs minister concerned by close calls between Chinese, Canadian aircraft

QUEBEC — Chinese jets have endangered a Canadian military plane operating in Asia, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Thursday, adding that she would raise the issue with her Chinese counterpart.
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Institutions, police unprepared for convoy protest: chief who resigned amid criticism

Institutions, police unprepared for convoy protest: chief who resigned amid criticism

OTTAWA — Canada’s institutions and police services were unprepared for the scale of the “Freedom Convoy” protest, says Ottawa’s former police chief, who resigned amid heavy criticism of the force’s handling of the demonstration.
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Animal rights group asks Calgary Stampede parade marshal Kevin Costner to step aside

Animal rights group asks Calgary Stampede parade marshal Kevin Costner to step aside

CALGARY — An animal rights group says it has sent a letter to Kevin Costner urging him to step away from the Calgary Stampede. The Hollywood actor was named parade marshal for this year's event.
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Bill to create Canada Disability Benefit reintroduced but with few details

Bill to create Canada Disability Benefit reintroduced but with few details

OTTAWA — A federal bill to create a monthly benefit cheque for working-age Canadians with disabilities was reintroduced in the House of Commons on Thursday, but without any new details about who will qualify, how much they would get or when the money
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