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OTTAWA — In one of her first acts as Canada’s new defence minister, Anita Anand announced Thursday she had accepted a retired Supreme Court judge’s recent call to transfer the investigation and prosecution of military sexual misconduct cases to civil

MONTREAL — Members of the medical community expressed disappointment and resignation on Thursday after the Quebec government cancelled its vaccine mandate for health-care workers, with some saying the decision is a symptom of wider problems in the sy

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The cyberattack that knocked down Newfoundland and Labrador's health system data centres Saturday is a national security issue and should be treated as such by Ottawa, security experts say.

WASHINGTON — Canada's industry minister says he and several U.S. officials, including Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, have agreed to meet at least four times a year as the two countries work on reinforcing their bilateral ties.

Saskatoon police say a moose narrowly skirted a trip to the principal's office after crashing through the window of a school classroom.

OTTAWA — Elections Canada has launched an investigation to see if errors cost Indigenous communities across Canada their right to vote. It is checking to see whether First Nations in Kenora, Ont.

OTTAWA — Pricey and "irrational" COVID-19 tests, along with "discriminatory" quarantine policies for kids, are making it difficult for families to travel even when all adults are fully vaccinated, according to members of the Canadian Travel and Touri

SHERBROOKE, Que. — Quebec's independent police watchdog says an officer from Sherbrooke, Que., is facing a sexual assault charge.

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