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Catholic Church challenging Quebec MAID law in court on religious freedom grounds

Catholic Church challenging Quebec MAID law in court on religious freedom grounds

MONTREAL — A Quebec law requiring all palliative care homes to offer medical assistance in dying violates religious freedom and should be declared unconstitutional, says a legal challenge filed by the office of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Montre
'Butt out': Poilievre criticizes Trudeau, feds on Alberta's planned transgender rules

'Butt out': Poilievre criticizes Trudeau, feds on Alberta's planned transgender rules

MONTREAL — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, responding to Alberta’s proposed rules for transgender youth, says the federal government needs to “butt out” of provincial health care and education.
Ruling should spur federal action to protect at-risk migratory bird habitat: ENGOs

Ruling should spur federal action to protect at-risk migratory bird habitat: ENGOs

The federal government should act quickly to better protect critical habitat from old-growth logging and destruction, environmental groups said Tuesday, as they hailed a court decision touching on at-risk migratory bird protections.
Poilievre attacks Trudeau over Nazi tumult; Tories abandoning Ukraine, PM retorts

Poilievre attacks Trudeau over Nazi tumult; Tories abandoning Ukraine, PM retorts

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is fending off fresh questions about the controversial Nazi veteran who was invited to the House of Commons last fall.
Canada sanctions Hamas leaders as Joly says more aid must reach Gaza Strip

Canada sanctions Hamas leaders as Joly says more aid must reach Gaza Strip

OTTAWA — Canada sanctioned nearly a dozen people Tuesday connected to the brutal attack on Israel four months ago that triggered the country's protracted conflict with Hamas.
Auto theft: Poilievre would improve screening, add more staff at country's ports

Auto theft: Poilievre would improve screening, add more staff at country's ports

MONTREAL — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to improve security at the country's ports as part of his plan to combat vehicle theft in the country.
Montreal police investigate four arsons overnight within two-hour span

Montreal police investigate four arsons overnight within two-hour span

Montreal police say four businesses were targeted by arson within the span of two hours early this morning.
Freeland announces $199 million in support for low-income renters, shelters

Freeland announces $199 million in support for low-income renters, shelters

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government is putting nearly $200 million in new money toward supporting low-income renters and shelters.
In the news for Feb. 6: Health Minister hits pause on MAID, Nova Scotia storm cleanup

In the news for Feb. 6: Health Minister hits pause on MAID, Nova Scotia storm cleanup

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Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland

Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland

OTTAWA — Thirteen years ago, in the throes of a major political loss and personal crisis, Mark Holland experienced the darkest period of his life.