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Residential school investigations require long-term funding, chief says
The chief of a First Nation that's searching for unmarked graves at a former residential school in British Columbia says they're looking for long-term funding as they prepare for a visit today, March 30, 2022, by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
New climate targets call for oil and gas industry to cut emissions by 42 per cent by 2030
The plan also introduces a tougher schedule to shift Canadian vehicle sales to electric models, promising a requirement that one in five new passenger vehicles be battery-operated within four years, and 60 per cent by the end of 2030.
Anti-vax-mandate Ottawa occupation leader Tamara Lich to appeal bail conditions, her lawyers say
Tamara Lich is appealing her bail conditions as she awaits trial on charges related to her role in organizing a protest that saw large trucks create gridlock in downtown Ottawa for several weeks.
Legault says new Liberal-NDP alliance will trigger confrontation with provinces
Quebec Premier François Legault is warning that the new alliance between the federal Liberals and the NDP is going to trigger a confrontation with the provinces, particularly around health care.
Liberals, NDP strike tentative deal to keep government in power until 2025: reports
The Liberals and New Democrats have reached a tentative deal to keep the Liberal minority government in power through to 2025, media reports say.
B.C. Supreme Court will hear lawsuit over First Nation's land rights
Members of the Nuchatlaht First Nation in British Columbia have travelled to Vancouver to mark the start of a lawsuit that asks the court to recognize the nation's rights and title and put a stop to logging on the land they are claiming.
Quebec introduces new plan to support the French language across other provinces
Quebec is proposing setting aside one day every year to celebrate the Canadian Francophonie as part of a three-year plan to reinforce the French language across the country.
CSIS warned space agency about engineer facing breach of trust charge
A former Canadian Space Agency engineer who allegedly used his position to act on behalf of a Chinese company was the subject of a warning from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service as early as 2015, according to recently released court documents.
A review of Canada's sanctions and other actions against Russia
Canada has toughened sanctions against Russia following Moscow's attack on neighbouring Ukraine. Canada has sanctioned more than 900 Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian entities and individuals it says are enabling and supporting President Vladimir Putin's illegal war.
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon meets with Queen as she marks Platinum Jubilee
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon met with the Queen for the first time in person in London on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, congratulating her on her historic 70 years on the throne.