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MPs opt not to study allegation of 'obstruction of justice' against Mendicino

MPs opt not to study allegation of 'obstruction of justice' against Mendicino

OTTAWA — Members of the House of Commons immigration committee voted Wednesday not to investigate allegations of obstruction of justice against Marco Mendicino, who was formerly in charge of the file.
'Words cannot describe our grief': Two police officers killed in Ontario shooting

'Words cannot describe our grief': Two police officers killed in Ontario shooting

INNISFIL, Ont. — An officer who worked with outreach and mental health teams and a veteran constable who was a trained crisis negotiator were identified Wednesday as the two police officers who died after a shooting in Innisfil, Ont.
Quebec provincial police make arrest 22 years after murder of college student

Quebec provincial police make arrest 22 years after murder of college student

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police made an arrest Wednesday in the homicide of a junior college student more than 22 years ago. Guylaine Potvin, 19, was found dead in her apartment in Jonquière, now a borough of Saguenay, Que.
COVID hospitalizations rise in Quebec, minister criticized for overly optimistic tone

COVID hospitalizations rise in Quebec, minister criticized for overly optimistic tone

MONTREAL — The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is increasing across Quebec, but the rise is not as rapid as in previous waves and is not being felt in intensive care units, Health Minister Christian Dubé said Wednesday.
Committee study on abuse in sport will look to expand beyond just hockey, MPs say

Committee study on abuse in sport will look to expand beyond just hockey, MPs say

OTTAWA — The House of Commons committee investigating abuse in sport will reconvene next week to hash out how to expand its probe beyond Hockey Canada.
Civil liberties group raising transparency concerns ahead of Emergencies Act inquiry

Civil liberties group raising transparency concerns ahead of Emergencies Act inquiry

OTTAWA — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says it fears the federal government will seek to keep some information from becoming public during an inquiry into the unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act.
Trudeau has no timeline for unblocking Afghan aid, as humanitarian crisis deepens

Trudeau has no timeline for unblocking Afghan aid, as humanitarian crisis deepens

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not specified a timeline for when Canadian aid groups will be able to respond to a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, despite peer countries finding loopholes in their anti-terrorism laws months ago.
Quebec parties to be sworn in next week, Legault to unveil cabinet on Oct. 20

Quebec parties to be sworn in next week, Legault to unveil cabinet on Oct. 20

QUEBEC — Newly re-elected Quebec Premier François Legault will present his new cabinet on Thursday, Oct. 20. Thus far, Legault has only confirmed that Christian Dubé will remain health minister.
Tories maintain slight lead over Liberals in new poll, but with smaller gap

Tories maintain slight lead over Liberals in new poll, but with smaller gap

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals have regained some popular support after the Conservatives enjoyed a surge when Pierre Poilievre became leader last month.
Defence minister talks with NATO allies about strengthening Latvian battlegroup

Defence minister talks with NATO allies about strengthening Latvian battlegroup

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand met with allies on Wednesday to discuss reinforcing a Canadian-led battlegroup in Latvia with thousands more soldiers, even as uncertainty swirled around what this country can — and will — provide.
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