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RCMP looks to redeploy 25 per cent of eastern region workforce, including to border

RCMP looks to redeploy 25 per cent of eastern region workforce, including to border

OTTAWA — The RCMP says it's looking to redeploy up to one-quarter of its eastern region workforce to areas considered an operational priority, including to the Canada-U.S. border. U.S.
Canadian news publishers suing ChatGPT developer OpenAI

Canadian news publishers suing ChatGPT developer OpenAI

OTTAWA — A coalition of Canadian news publishers is suing OpenAI for using news content to train its ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence system, saying the company breaches copyright by "scraping large swaths of content" from media websites.
Manitoba Métis Federation to be first Métis group with modern treaty in Canada

Manitoba Métis Federation to be first Métis group with modern treaty in Canada

OTTAWA — The Manitoba Métis Federation will be the first Métis group to sign a modern treaty with the federal government, bringing a near conclusion to a more than 150-year fight for recognition.
Supreme Court clears way for B.C. to include other governments in opioid lawsuit

Supreme Court clears way for B.C. to include other governments in opioid lawsuit

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says a Supreme Court of Canada victory has cleared a "pathway" for governments across the country to go after opioid makers and distributors for damages arising from the opioid crisis.
Judge hears from ex-employees of Montreal billionaire in sex abuse lawsuit

Judge hears from ex-employees of Montreal billionaire in sex abuse lawsuit

MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court justice will deliberate before deciding whether to authorize a class-action lawsuit against Montreal electronics billionaire Robert Miller, who is accused of paying minors for sex.
Trudeau noncommittal on expanding rebate beyond 'working Canadians'

Trudeau noncommittal on expanding rebate beyond 'working Canadians'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not appear willing Friday to budge on his plan to send a $250 rebate to "hardworking Canadians," despite pressure from the opposition to give the money to seniors and people who are not able to work.
Conservatives plan to use Jagmeet Singh's words in latest non-confidence motion

Conservatives plan to use Jagmeet Singh's words in latest non-confidence motion

OTTAWA — The Conservatives plan to bring forward a non-confidence motion next week that is focused on NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's own words, as they try to convince the New Democrats to bring down the minority Liberal government.
Truck traffic restored after Pro-Palestinian protesters block B.C. container port

Truck traffic restored after Pro-Palestinian protesters block B.C. container port

DELTA, B.C. — Police in British Columbia say truck traffic to a major Metro Vancouver container port terminal has been restored after being disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters for hours.
How changing catch-and-release fishing practices can boost salmon survival

How changing catch-and-release fishing practices can boost salmon survival

VANCOUVER — A study has found catch-and-release sportfishing practices that leave salmon with injuries, particularly to their eyes, cause higher mortality than earlier research suggested.
Canada pledges $50M for Palestinian humanitarian needs ahead of Gaza aid conference

Canada pledges $50M for Palestinian humanitarian needs ahead of Gaza aid conference

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is announcing $50 million in humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and calling on Israel to not undermine the United Nations agency dedicated to Palestinians.
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