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Former federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent, social democracy stalwart, dead at 87

Former federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent, social democracy stalwart, dead at 87

OTTAWA — Ed Broadbent, the affable advocate of social democracy whose principled leadership helped build the modern New Democratic Party and made him a titan of 20th century Canadian politics, has died. He was 87.
B.C. writer Galloway can proceed with defamation lawsuit against rape accuser: court

B.C. writer Galloway can proceed with defamation lawsuit against rape accuser: court

VANCOUVER — Novelist and former University of British Columbia professor Steven Galloway has won a years-long battle to have his defamation lawsuit proceed against a woman who says he sexually assaulted her, an allegation he denies.
Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M to settle lawsuit in 4 provinces

Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M to settle lawsuit in 4 provinces

VANCOUVER — A multimillion-dollar settlement proposed by Meta sends a message to other companies about the importance of paying attention to the country's privacy laws, says a lawyer representing Canadians in the class-action lawsuit against the soci
Quick Quotes: Canadians react to death of former NDP leader Broadbent

Quick Quotes: Canadians react to death of former NDP leader Broadbent

OTTAWA — Politicians, public institutions and unions are sharing condolences and fond memories of Ed Broadbent, the former leader of the New Democrats, who died at the age of 87.
B.C. police agencies tout rollout of body-worn cameras

B.C. police agencies tout rollout of body-worn cameras

SURREY, B.C. — Police agencies in British Columbia say the introduction of body cameras will improve transparency and lead to more timely resolution of complaints against officers. The B.C.
Saskatchewan government lawyers argue pronoun law best for gender-diverse children

Saskatchewan government lawyers argue pronoun law best for gender-diverse children

REGINA — Lawyers for the Saskatchewan government argued Thursday for a judge to dismiss a challenge of a law that requires parental consent when children under 16 want to change their names or pronouns at school.
Politicians have 'no role' in police decisions: Freeland on Rebel News arrest

Politicians have 'no role' in police decisions: Freeland on Rebel News arrest

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Thursday she would not weigh in on the recent arrest of a Rebel News personality because politicians have no say in the operational decisions made by police.
Cold warnings cover much of the West, chilling even the sturdiest Canadians

Cold warnings cover much of the West, chilling even the sturdiest Canadians

VANCOUVER — Ski resorts are closed because of extreme cold, teachers are impressing students by instantly freezing boiling water, and it's even too cold for a zoo penguin walk.
Convicted ex-RCMP official, facing decades in prison, gets support from Kovrig

Convicted ex-RCMP official, facing decades in prison, gets support from Kovrig

OTTAWA — Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig, who was detained for years in China, is among those urging a judge to avoid a harsh prison sentence for Cameron Jay Ortis, convicted of breaching Canada's secrets law.
Quebec Gémeaux screen awards to revive separate acting categories for men and women

Quebec Gémeaux screen awards to revive separate acting categories for men and women

MONTREAL — Canada's top award for French-language television is bringing back separate divisions for male and female actors one year after introducing gender-neutral categories.
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