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Google wants court to decide whether search curbs would infringe charter rights
Google wants the Federal Court to decide whether limiting search-engine results in the name of privacy would infringe Canadians' constitutional guarantee of free expression.
Saudi teen who was granted asylum in Canada says she's a lucky one
A Saudi teen who shot to international prominence through her dramatic flight from an allegedly abusive family said on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, that she will devote her new life in Canada to fighting for the freedom of women around the world.
Former New Democrat MP Svend Robinson announces political plans in B.C.
Former New Democrat MP Svend Robinson will announce today, January 15, 2019, whether he is making a political comeback after saying a month ago he is strongly considering a return to federal politics.
Trudeau seeking support from more allies as feud with China deepens
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is trying to shore up international support in the diplomatic feud with China over Canadian detainees, including the pending death sentence to an alleged drug smuggler from British Columbia.
How an instantly iconic Newfoundland iceberg became a Canada Post stamp
A towering iceberg that captured international attention in 2017 when it parked beside a tiny Newfoundland town will be seen around the world again — on an international stamp.
Alberta premier blames federal Liberals and Conservatives for inaction on oil and gas
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley expressed frustration again Monday about a lack of progress in completing the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Saudi teen granted asylum in Canada to speak publicly in Toronto today
A Saudi teen whose flight from her allegedly abusive family captured global attention will give a public statement in Toronto this January 15, 2019, morning.
For NDP's Jagmeet Singh, the pressure rises as the votes draw closer
Critics of NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh say his performance in a weekend TV interview is a sign he may not be prepared for the challenges of the election year ahead.
Montreal MP Lametti becomes justice minister as Trudeau shuffles cabinet
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau added two new faces to his cabinet on Monday, January 14, 2019, morning, tapping Montreal MP David Lametti as Canada's new justice minister and Nova Scotia's Bernadette Jordan as minister of rural economic development — a new position on the front bench.
Underfunding, bad repairs, cited for why Canadian roads are breaking down
Municipal and provincial governments in Canada are all looking for better ways to deal with their growing pothole problems, but none is properly tracking whether the repairs they do now are effective over time, says the author of a soon-to-be completed study on the roadway menaces.