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Lawyers disagree over conspiracy allegation in 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial
The lawyers in the criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers are expected to continue their debate today over whether Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were co-conspirators in the protest.
Coastal GasLink pipeline mechanically complete ahead of year-end deadline
The Coastal GasLink pipeline that stretches across northern B.C. is mechanically complete ahead of the company's year-end deadline.
Despite promise to NDP, Liberals say pharmacare bill unlikely to pass this year
Government House leader Karina Gould warned on Tuesday the Liberals are unlikely to get a pharmacare bill passed by the end of the year, despite their promise to do so in an agreement with the NDP.
MPs will debate Ukraine trade deal, as Liberals chide Tories for vote against bill
A committee of MPs is expected to begin clause-by-clause study today of a bill that implements an update to the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, following a decision by the federal Tories to vote against the legislation.
B.C. in court against pharma companies to certify opioid class-action lawsuit
The British Columbia government goes up against dozens of health care and pharmaceutical companies in court today in a bid to get certification for a class-action lawsuit over the costs of the opioid crisis.
Formal talks begin at EU-Canada Summit in Newfoundland
Formal talks are expected to begin today between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and two top heads of the European Union.
Richmond, B.C., man faces charges in $10M cryptocurrency home invasion theft
Police in Richmond, B.C., say multiple charges have been laid against a 34-year-old man allegedly involved in a September 2022 home invasion where thieves made off with $10 million in cryptocurrency.
FBI say terrorism not a factor in fatal Niagara Falls crash and explosion
The FBI says a deadly car crash and explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing between New York state and Ontario shows no sign of terrorist involvement and there were no explosive materials at the scene, and the case has been turned over to the Niagara Falls Police Department as a traffic investigation.
Nearly half the Canada Growth Fund will lock in carbon price contract guarantees
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland used her fall economic update Tuesday to confirm that the fund – which she launched a year ago in the 2022 fall economic statement – would be the principal vehicle to deliver carbon contracts for difference.
Latest Stats Can reading on inflation out today
Statistics Canada is expected to release its latest reading on inflation today.