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MK-ULTRA mind-control experiments: Quebec high court says U.S. has immunity in Canada

MK-ULTRA mind-control experiments: Quebec high court says U.S. has immunity in Canada

MONTREAL — The United States government cannot be sued in Canada for its alleged role in infamous brainwashing experiments at a Montreal psychiatric hospital, Quebec's Court of Appeal ruled this week.
Nijjar fallout: India reportedly tells Canada to bring home 'dozens' of its diplomats

Nijjar fallout: India reportedly tells Canada to bring home 'dozens' of its diplomats

OTTAWA — Canada needs diplomats in India to help navigate the "extremely challenging" tensions between the two countries, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday in response to demands that Ottawa repatriate dozens of its envoys.
B.C. court rejects challenge to huge Squamish Nation housing project in Vancouver

B.C. court rejects challenge to huge Squamish Nation housing project in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — A massive Vancouver housing development spearheaded by the Squamish Nation has cleared a legal hurdle after a B.C. Supreme Court judge rejected a challenge by a residents' association over lack of consultation.
'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King asks to move trial out of Ottawa

'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King asks to move trial out of Ottawa

OTTAWA — An Ontario court judge says he's unlikely to grant "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King's request to move his criminal trial out of Ottawa.
India tells Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official says

India tells Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official says

TORONTO (AP) — India has told Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official familiar with the matter said Tuesday, ramping up a confrontation between the two countries over Canadian accusations that India may have been involved
In the news today: Speaker vote in the House and the Blue Jays begin post-season play

In the news today: Speaker vote in the House and the Blue Jays begin post-season play

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Delta landfill in British Columbia would turn into a spot for eagle watching in fall

Delta landfill in British Columbia would turn into a spot for eagle watching in fall

Fall and winter are some of the busiest months for a raptor rescue operation in Delta, B.C., as it prepares for the annual migration of eagles scavenging at the Metro Vancouver landfill.
Parti Québécois captures Jean-Talon riding in Quebec byelection, adds fourth seat

Parti Québécois captures Jean-Talon riding in Quebec byelection, adds fourth seat

QUEBEC — The Parti Québécois handily won the hotly contested byelection in the Quebec City riding of Jean-Talon on Monday night, capturing a seat held by the governing Coalition Avenir Québec since 2019.
Mohawk Mothers worry evidence of human remains at McGill work site will be destroyed

Mohawk Mothers worry evidence of human remains at McGill work site will be destroyed

MONTREAL — After losing their bid to halt construction at the site of a former Montreal hospital, a group of Indigenous women who believe there may be unmarked graves at that location say they’re worried evidence could be jeopardized if work continue
Federal ministers still lack mandate letters, two months after majority shuffled

Federal ministers still lack mandate letters, two months after majority shuffled

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has yet to issue mandate letters for his cabinet ministers, leaving those in new roles without clear marching orders two months after announcing an overhaul to his front bench.