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Witness describes Quebec’s 2012 election-night shooting in civil trial testimony

Witness describes Quebec’s 2012 election-night shooting in civil trial testimony

MONTREAL — A stagehand who survived the 2012 Quebec election-night shooting that killed a colleague testified Tuesday he still wishes he could have done more for his fallen co-worker. Guillaume Parisien described to the court the events of Sept.
Email reveals Quebec ministers knew earlier about Herron care home tragedy

Email reveals Quebec ministers knew earlier about Herron care home tragedy

QUEBEC — An email tabled at an inquest into pandemic deaths reveals Quebec cabinet ministers knew about the dire situation at the Herron long-term care home at least 10 days earlier than they had previously acknowledged.
Canada looking closely at Arctic as part of defence spending increase: Trudeau

Canada looking closely at Arctic as part of defence spending increase: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is hinting that new investments are coming for Canada’s Arctic as tensions with Russia, and Moscow’s unpredictability, incite new fears of a potential attack from the north.
Two provinces extend mask rules, some expand access to fourth doses of COVID vaccine

Two provinces extend mask rules, some expand access to fourth doses of COVID vaccine

Several Canadian provinces are bolstering their defences against COVID-19 amid signs of a sixth wave.
Meet NATO defence spending target in budget, says Business Council of Canada

Meet NATO defence spending target in budget, says Business Council of Canada

OTTAWA — One of Canada's most influential business lobby groups is making an unprecedented request for increased defence spending in Thursday's federal budget because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Public service union seeks more relief for workers affected by Phoenix pay system

Public service union seeks more relief for workers affected by Phoenix pay system

OTTAWA — The largest union in the federal public service is hoping the government uses this week's budget to set aside money for workers still facing issues from the Phoenix pay system.
Cities seek immediate help on housing affordability in federal budget

Cities seek immediate help on housing affordability in federal budget

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are being pressed to use this week's federal budget to make a significant down payment to help lower the cost of housing.
McGill threatens to sanction student union over pro-Palestine policy

McGill threatens to sanction student union over pro-Palestine policy

MONTREAL — McGill University is threatening to sanction its student union, including by prohibiting it from using the McGill name, because the association championed a pro-Palestinian policy that the school and Jewish groups say is discriminatory.
Public service union seeks more relief for workers affected by Phoenix pay system

Public service union seeks more relief for workers affected by Phoenix pay system

OTTAWA — The largest union in the federal public service is hoping the government uses this week's budget to set aside money for workers still facing issues from the Phoenix pay system.
Climate goal costs, anti-online child abuse legislation : In The News for April 5

Climate goal costs, anti-online child abuse legislation : In The News for April 5

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 April 5 ... What we are watching in Canada ...