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Nova Scotia man who served 16 years after wrongful conviction dead at 67, lawyer says

Nova Scotia man who served 16 years after wrongful conviction dead at 67, lawyer says

HALIFAX — Glen Assoun, the Nova Scotia man wrongfully convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend in 1999, has died, his longtime lawyer confirmed Thursday.
Indigenous kept from economic opportunities from pot legalization: Senate committee

Indigenous kept from economic opportunities from pot legalization: Senate committee

A Senate committee says the current cannabis market and legislation has kept Indigenous Peoples from sharing in the economic opportunities that the legalization of recreational pot created.
Bell cuts put Bill C-11, C-18 back in the spotlight as Meta tests blocking news

Bell cuts put Bill C-11, C-18 back in the spotlight as Meta tests blocking news

TORONTO — It's still not clear if two pieces of federal legislation will do enough to compensate Canadian media whose ad revenue has been lost to multinational tech giants. The issue has been thrust back into the spotlight after BCE Inc.
Russia summons Canadian envoy in Moscow over 'undisguised robbery' of cargo plane

Russia summons Canadian envoy in Moscow over 'undisguised robbery' of cargo plane

OTTAWA — Moscow has again summoned Canada's top diplomat in Russia, this time over the federal Liberal government's seizure of a massive Russian cargo plane.
Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole steps into top role at global strategy firm

Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole steps into top role at global strategy firm

OTTAWA — Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole has been named as the president and managing director of risk advisory firm ADIT North America. The firm provides services to companies, investment funds and agencies that operate or invest globally.
Ottawa boosts Haiti sanctions, police funding during summit aimed at resolving crisis

Ottawa boosts Haiti sanctions, police funding during summit aimed at resolving crisis

OTTAWA — Canada will soon co-ordinate efforts by multiple countries to restore Haiti's embattled police force, as neighbouring states say they have hope the Caribbean nation can overcome a severe political and humanitarian crisis.
Global salmon farm company with B.C. ties backs land-based aquaculture in Japan

Global salmon farm company with B.C. ties backs land-based aquaculture in Japan

"Canada really has to decide at this point if it wants wild Pacific salmon or if it wants this dirty, harmful industry. It can't have both," said Tony Allard, founder of Wild Salmon Forever/Wild First.
In The News for June 15 : Bell layoffs put Bill C-18 back in the spotlight

In The News for June 15 : Bell layoffs put Bill C-18 back in the spotlight

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 15 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
'Captured and killed': LGBTQ Ukrainians worried about Russia winning war

'Captured and killed': LGBTQ Ukrainians worried about Russia winning war

KYIV, Ukraine — Some LGBTQ Ukrainians say winning the war against Russia is a matter of life and death for many in their community.
Trudeau learned of Paul Bernardo transfer the day it happened, before Mendicino knew

Trudeau learned of Paul Bernardo transfer the day it happened, before Mendicino knew

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office says he learned about the prison transfer of Paul Bernardo the day it happened — a day earlier than Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino.