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Senate turns to Federal Court in racial discrimination dispute
The Senate is asking the Federal Court to protect the release of documents in a labour dispute where one of its top officials is facing racism allegations.
Climate change still a priority in NAFTA talks: environment minister
Canada's environment minister says climate change is still a priority in talks with U.S. officials on NAFTA, despite President Donald Trump's recent threat to scrap the pact altogether.
Quebec preparing to dole out welfare to asylum seekers
A spokesman for Quebec's employment minister says the provincial government will hand out welfare cheques to several thousand asylum seekers next week.
Scheer says illegal border entry points should be designated as official
Opposition leader Andrew Scheer says the Liberal government should designate the illegal entry points into Canada being used by thousands of asylum seekers as official crossings.
'I'm a Nazi:' Calgary teacher fends off racial attack in Manitoba, posts video
Kaniz Fatima says the man quickly became abusive and told her he was a Nazi, then ordered her to take off her hijab and go back to her country.
Robo-adviser Wealthsimple launches investment portfolio for observant Muslims
Robo-adviser Wealthsimple has launched a new investment portfolio for observant Muslims, a move the company says builds off its success targeting smaller, underserviced groups of investors.
B.C. seeks intervener status in court cases against Trans Mountain pipeline
The British Columbia government has applied for intervener status in court challenges against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
Delegation pays final tribute to those who fought in Dieppe, France
A small crowd of veterans, dignitaries and invited guests marked a final, drenched ceremony in Ottawa today in remembrance of the 75th anniversary of the raid on Dieppe in France.
With free admission, visits to national parks and historic sites jump this year
More than 14 million people streamed through the gates of national parks and historic sites between January 1 and July 31, up 12 per cent over the year before.
Quebec-California cap-and-trade auction sells out
The sell-out is the second such auction in a row for the market, which Ontario plans to join next year.