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A man alleged to have ties to organized crime in Montreal is facing charges in relation to a murder and cocaine trafficking, and is now facing extradition to the United States. Atna Onha appeared in Montreal court Tuesday in connection with case of alleged drug lord Ryan Wedding A man …

The Alberta government has tabled legislation that seeks to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of bills that affects transgender youth and adults from legal challenges. Premier says move is urgently needed to protect the safety of children The Alberta government has tabled legislation that seeks to invoke …

Former high-ranking officers of the Canadian Armed Forces are mounting a defence of the planned acquisition of 88 American F-35 fighter jets, hoping to put an end to the ongoing courtship between the Canadian government and the Swedish firm Saab. A dozen former high-ranking air force officers sent letter backing …

Shoppers Drug Mart billed the Ontario government’s MedsCheck program $81.2 million for medication reviews over a two-year period when some of its current and former pharmacists said they were facing “unethical” corporate pressure to meet targets for the professional service. Ontario’s regulator for pharmacists still receiving reports of pressure to …

Supreme Court judges have been on a cross-Canada tour listening to community concerns to mark the top court's 150th anniversary. Here's what the justices have heard so far, including on their fifth and final stop in Thunder Bay, Ont., and why they're feeling hopeful. Cheif Justice Richard Wagner stresses importance …

Anzi Hu was identified on Monday as the seven-year-old who died in California after she was caught in a large wave at Garrapata Beach. Her father, Yuji Hu, also died after attempting to rescue her. Diver who found girl drove hours to help with search Officials in California have identified …

The Christian group is demanding a refund of $2,609.93 — the cost of the rental space — as well as $5,000 for unconstitutional and unjustified infringements of rights after Quebec City terminated the contract of MAGA-affiliated musician Sean Feucht. Group claims Quebec City violated fundamental rights by cancelling event featuring …

Canada has long had a problem with dirty money in its economy, whether in banking or real estate, but the advent of anonymous crypto-to-cash services has opened new frontiers for potential laundering and illicit finance, experts say. 'You’re facilitating an unlimited amount of crime,' expert says of services that dodge …

Instead of months, a federal program is now taking years to process the applications of skilled refugees living overseas and have a job waiting for them in Canada. Canadian businesses are unable to fill positions, while skilled refugees are also in limbo Instead of waiting months, a federal program is …

Some experts are concerned that post-secondary students will have access to less money through the Canada Student Grant (CSG), based on a line item buried in Budget 2025. After raising payments since 2020, government now appears poised to reduce them Some experts are concerned that post-secondary students will have access …