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Human Rights Tribunal set to deliver verdict on First Nations child welfare deal
OTTAWA - The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal is expected to release a decision Monday on a landmark First Nations child welfare deal reached between chiefs in Ontario and the federal government. The de...
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press Mar 30, 2026

Air Canada CEO to retire later this year in wake of criticism over lack of French
MONTREAL - Air Canada chief executive Michael Rousseau will retire later this year after coming under fire last week for his inability to deliver a video condolence message in French following a plane...
Canadian Press Mar 30, 2026

In the news today: NDP tensions, Political honesty law, Joni Mitchell at the Junos
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Lewis begins NDP leadership with Prairie tension and a big rebuilding task ahead New NDP Leader Avi Lewis begi...
Canadian Press Mar 30, 2026

Lewis begins NDP leadership with Prairie tension and a big rebuilding task ahead
WINNIPEG - Avi Lewis starts his term as federal NDP leader with the daunting task of rebuilding the party in line with his unapologetically progressive vision - but he's already facing resistance from...
David Baxter, The Canadian Press Mar 30, 2026

Liberals dismiss call for law to ensure political fibs and flubs don't eclipse facts
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has dismissed a Toronto man's proposal to keep politicians honest in an age of misinformation, saying there are already several ways to fight falsehoods. Federico Sanch...
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press Mar 30, 2026

Canadian banks, pension funds have poured billions into ICE contractors
OTTAWA - Major Canadian banks and pension funds provided tens of billions of dollars to American contractors for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, an investigation by the non-profit...
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press Mar 30, 2026

Transgender Quebecers face surgery delays, out-of-province patients get faster care
MONTREAL - Fraser Place says gender-affirming surgery will finally allow him to feel comfortable in his own body. But the 26-year-old Montrealer says that sense of comfort feels excruciatingly far awa...
Charlotte Glorieux, The Canadian Press Mar 30, 2026

Danielle Smith says diverse opinions welcome after MLA supports separatist petition
EDMONTON - Alberta's premier says she welcomes diverse opinions in her caucus after a legislature member of her United Conservative Party opined a referendum on separation is good for the province. Da...
Fakiha Baig, The Canadian Press Mar 29, 2026

Avi Lewis is the new NDP leader, as Alberta, Sask. leaders say his polices can 'hurt'
WINNIPEG - Filmmaker Avi Lewis has been elected as the NDP's new leader, defeating his four rivals on the first ballot with nearly 40,000 votes, from almost 71,000 ballots cast. His victory signals a ...
David Baxter, The Canadian Press Mar 29, 2026

Avi Lewis is the new NDP leader in first ballot victory
WINNIPEG - Filmmaker Avi Lewis has been elected as the NDP's new leader defeating his four rivals on the first ballot with nearly 40,000 votes. This victory signals a shift toward the party pushing bi...
David Baxter, The Canadian Press Mar 29, 2026
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