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CP NewsAlert: Amber Alert cancelled for two-year-old girl in Toronto

CP NewsAlert: Amber Alert cancelled for two-year-old girl in Toronto

TORONTO — An Amber Alert issued for a two-year-old girl in Toronto has been cancelled. Police say the girl is safe with officers and is getting a medical checkup. The Toronto Police Service says on Twitter that everything appears to be in order.
Crown says former B.C. mayor intentionally misled police with false allegations

Crown says former B.C. mayor intentionally misled police with false allegations

SURREY, B.C. — A decision in the trial of former Surrey, B.C.
Trudeau to miss national Remembrance Day ceremony due to summit in Cambodia

Trudeau to miss national Remembrance Day ceremony due to summit in Cambodia

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will miss Friday's national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa to attend a summit in Cambodia involving countries from across Southeast Asia.
Ex-PQ member LeBel told accuser he didn't remember night of alleged sex assault

Ex-PQ member LeBel told accuser he didn't remember night of alleged sex assault

QUEBEC — A former Quebec provincial politician on trial for sexual assault told his accuser in an email that he had no memory of the alleged events because he had drunk too much that night, a jury has heard.
Coutts mayor says RCMP was caught off guard by blockade despite warnings

Coutts mayor says RCMP was caught off guard by blockade despite warnings

OTTAWA — RCMP appeared caught off guard by protesters blockading a Canada-U.S. border crossing last winter despite Alberta's government being warned ahead of time, the mayor of Coutts, Alta., testified at a public inquiry Wednesday.
Deputy prime minister says there will be disagreements, but she can work with Smith

Deputy prime minister says there will be disagreements, but she can work with Smith

CALGARY — Canada's deputy prime minister says she is looking forward to working with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, even though the provincial politician has taken a combative tone toward the federal government.
Ottawa could reap $4.4 billion from extending windfall tax to other sectors: PBO

Ottawa could reap $4.4 billion from extending windfall tax to other sectors: PBO

OTTAWA — New analysis from the parliamentary budget officer suggests the federal government would pocket $4.4 billion in additional revenue if it extended the Canada Revenue Dividend to the oil and gas sector as well as big-box stores.
Montreal unveils pollinator plan ahead of UN biodiversity conference

Montreal unveils pollinator plan ahead of UN biodiversity conference

Montreal is promising more green space, less grass mowing and more bee-and-butterfly-friendly gardens as part of a multi-year plan to help pollinators, as the city prepares to host a major UN biodiversity conference next month.
Bill 21 appeal: English school board says law is 'affront' to values of Quebec anglos

Bill 21 appeal: English school board says law is 'affront' to values of Quebec anglos

MONTREAL — Quebec’s secularism law is an affront to the dignity and values of the province’s anglophone community, a lawyer representing the province's largest English-language school board told a Court of Appeal hearing Wednesday.
Poilievre stands by 'Freedom Convoy' support, but will wait to weigh in on evidence

Poilievre stands by 'Freedom Convoy' support, but will wait to weigh in on evidence

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievresaid Wednesday he stands by his support of last winter's "Freedom Convoy.