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McKenna, Mulroney to mark 30-year anniversary of Montreal Protocol
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna and former prime minister Brian Mulroney will be in Montreal today, Nov. 20, 2017, to mark the 30th anniversary of a landmark treaty to protect the earth's ozone layer.
Tap young talent on looming security issues, Google executive urges
In a wide-ranging panel discussion, Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt said there are a number of technological issues on the horizon when it comes to security, from the development of quantum computing to the rise of technology that doesn't require human control.
Quebec judge hears first arguments against province's face-veil law
A Quebec Superior Court justice promised on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, to deliver a ruling as soon as possible regarding a request for a temporary suspension of Quebec's controversial face-covering law.
U.S. nuclear commander says he would resist 'illegal' order from Trump
The top commander of U.S. nuclear forces says he would push back if President Donald Trump asked him to carry out an order he deemed "illegal."
Saskatchewan premier stands by education minister; says she apologized
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is standing by his education minister after she questioned how Indigenous treaty education is taught in schools.
Premier Wall says '60s Scoop apology ready; no decision on compensation
Premier Brad Wall says the organization representing Saskatchewan First Nations has requested financial compensation be tied to an apology to victims of the '60s Scoop.
Valérie Plante to be sworn in as Montreal mayor this afternoon
Montreal's first female mayor will be sworn in this afternoon, Nov. 16, 2017, in a ceremony that begins at 4 p.m. eastern.
Alberta legislature passes contentious bill strengthening gay-straight alliances
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley's government has passed a bill strengthening rules around gay-straight alliances in schools.
Members of Canada's Zimbabwean community hopeful turmoil in Harare will bring change
Members of Canada's Zimbabwean community say they're hopeful unfolding political turmoil in their homeland will bring about lasting change.
'Knees together' former judge Robin Camp asks to return to law practice
A former judge who resigned over his treatment of a sexual assault complainant was making his case Tuesday for why he should be allowed to practise law again.