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Tech giants called to testify in Ottawa in international probe of fake news
An international committee of legislators wants executives from some of the world's largest digital and social-media firms to testify on disinformation and "fake news" when it meets in Ottawa this May.
Crude-by-rail shipments set new record in December despite lower price discounts
The National Energy Board says crude-by-rail exports from Canada reached a record high in December.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh calls for public inquiry over SNC-Lavalin questions
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says a public inquiry is necessary in the scandal involving engineering giant SNC-Lavalin and Canada's former justice minister.
Hunt continues for convicted killer who escaped from prison north of Montreal
Police continue to search for a convicted murderer who escaped from custody at a minimum security federal facility north of Montreal last week.
Quebecer in court seeking assisted death wants control of her destiny
Two Quebecers suffering from incurable degenerative diseases are arguing that laws governing medical assistance in dying are unconstitutional and that legislators exceeded their powers by setting overly strict criteria.
Pro-pipeline protest convoy approaches Ottawa after rolling across country
A convoy of angry Albertans and other westerners rolls into Ottawa on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, for a mass protest against federal energy and environmental policies that has also become a magnet for extremist, anti-immigrant elements.
CN says oil leak contained following derailment in western Manitoba
A leak from a derailed train carrying oil in western Manitoba has been contained, the railway said on Saturday, February 16, 2019, but some pipeline supporters say the incident highlights the risks involved in moving oil by rail.
Conservative leaders attend rally against environmental law in Saskatchewan
The premiers of Saskatchewan and New Brunswick joined Conservative leader Andrew Scheer on a panel at a rally in rural Saskatchewan on Saturday, February 16, 2019, that was held to draw attention to legislation that would overhaul how major energy projects are assessed.
PR firm suspends contract with former B.C. premier amid groping accusation
A global communications marketing firm says it is suspending its contract with former British Columbia premier Gordon Campbell in light of an allegation in a British newspaper that he groped a woman in the United Kingdom.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh votes in advance in Burnaby South byelection
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he is taking nothing for granted as he continues to work hard to win a byelection in Burnaby, B.C., and gain a seat in Parliament.