Murray Sinclair, former senator who led Truth and Reconciliation Commission, dead at 73

Murray Sinclair, the Anishinaabe senator and renowned Manitoba lawyer who led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, has died at age 73. Sinclair died at a Winnipeg hospital early Monday morning “peacefully and surrounded by love,” his family said in a statement. “Mazina Giizhik (the One Who Speaks of Pictures in the Sky) committed his life in…

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Canadian government already bracing for potential Trump tariffs

Canada is preparing for the possibility of former U.S. president Donald Trump swiftly imposing a broad tariff on all U.S. imports if he’s re-elected Tuesday, potentially sparking a damaging trade dispute.  Canadian officials received no reassurances in conversations with multiple Trump allies ahead of next week’s vote, CBC News has learned from one official privy to the…

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CSIS tracked intelligence flow across government in foreign interference leak probe – National

Canada’s spy service tracked the flow of its intelligence reports across government and studied how other agencies handled them as part of an investigation into leaks of classified information about foreign interference, a newly released memo shows. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service described the “tireless efforts” in the memo prepared for staff who were keen…

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This northern Ontario grandmother lifts her way to ‘strongman’ competition success

Chantal Routhier is not a typical grandmother. For three years she’s been participating in “strongman” competitions where athletes test their strength, speed and endurance by lifting and pulling heavy objects like logs and sandbags. Routhier, 47, is now qualified to compete in the Strongman Games in Wisconsin next year after a strong placing at the Canadian…

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B.C. Sikh temple granted buffer zone with protests of consular officials expected

By Ashley Joannou The Canadian Press Posted November 1, 2024 3:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A B.C. Supreme Court judge has granted an order to establish a buffer zone around one of the province’s largest Sikh temples this Saturday in advance of expected confrontations between protesters and…

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Remains identified in 44-year-old cold case, York Region police appeal for public’s help

York Regional Police say they have identified human remains more than four decades after they were found in Markham, and investigators are appealing for the public’s help in a case of suspected foul play. In a news release Friday, York police detailed the lengthy process that finally allowed them to identify the remains of William Joseph Pennell,…

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As possible Canada Post strike looms, who could see biggest impact? – National

After Canada Post presented its latest offer to workers, the risk of a looming disruption is likely leaving Canadians worried about what will happen with their mail. The offers made Tuesday saw the Crown corporation vow to protect and enhance “what’s important to CUPW-represented employees,” including higher wage increases amounting to 11.5 per cent over…

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Survivors call on Canada to criminalize residential school denialism

Residential school survivors are calling on Canada to criminalize residential school denialism, echoing one of the findings in a report about unmarked graves and burial sites associated with the institutions. Doug George, a survivor of the Mohawk Institute, says Canadians need to acknowledge the schools’ place in history and to ensure the children who died…

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Quebec set to name new head of youth protection system after sex scandal at facility – Montreal

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s youth protection department is poised to have a new director as the fallout continues over a bombshell media report that claimed educators had sexual intercourse with detainees at a Montreal detention centre for troubled minors. Lesley Hill is expected to be officially appointed to the position…

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