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Canada can't say when it will clear 140,000 backlogged cases for First Nations kids

Canada can't say when it will clear 140,000 backlogged cases for First Nations kids

OTTAWA — Canada has told the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal it can't say when it will work through a backlog of some 140,000 cases related to First Nations child services.
Canada not a significant source of fentanyl flowing into U.S., CBSA says

Canada not a significant source of fentanyl flowing into U.S., CBSA says

OTTAWA — As Canada looks to beef up its border security after president-elect Donald Trump threatened tariffs while raising concerns about illicit fentanyl pouring into his country, border officials pointed out there's barely any coming from Canada.
Year in review: A look at news events in February 2024

Year in review: A look at news events in February 2024

A look at news events in February 2024:
Vancouver Island First Nation whose ancestors met explorer Capt. Cook sue province

Vancouver Island First Nation whose ancestors met explorer Capt. Cook sue province

VICTORIA — A Vancouver Island First Nation whose people were the first to greet European explorers in the region almost 250 years ago is taking British Columbia to court, seeking title to its traditional territories and financial compensation.
Some epilepsy patients worry their seizures will return amid medication shortage

Some epilepsy patients worry their seizures will return amid medication shortage

TORONTO — The Canadian Epilepsy Alliance says an ongoing shortage of an epilepsy medication is leaving some patients worried they'll start to have seizures again if they switch to an alternative.
Meta gives in to CRTC disclosure order on Online News Act compliance

Meta gives in to CRTC disclosure order on Online News Act compliance

OTTAWA — After initially fighting the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Meta has complied with an order from the regulator to publicly disclose information about its news-blocking measures.
B.C. Supreme Court certifies class-action lawsuit against Airbnb

B.C. Supreme Court certifies class-action lawsuit against Airbnb

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has certified a class-action lawsuit against Airbnb that alleges the short-term rental company has breached provincial consumer protection laws by offering unlicensed real estate brokerage and travel agent services.
Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador announce energy deal to resolve decades-old dispute

Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador announce energy deal to resolve decades-old dispute

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have signed a sweeping new deal to build new energy projects and throw out a decades-old contract that has long been a source of strife and bitterness for Canada's easternmost province.
Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley quitting legislature seat as of Dec. 30

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley quitting legislature seat as of Dec. 30

EDMONTON — Former Alberta premier and NDP leader Rachel Notley is quitting her seat in the legislature and says her future does not include jumping into the federal political arena.
Missing 'lost Canadians' deadline creates 'unknowable' number of new citizens: feds

Missing 'lost Canadians' deadline creates 'unknowable' number of new citizens: feds

OTTAWA — An unknown number of people will automatically become Canadian citizens next week if the Ontario Superior Court doesn't grant the federal government a third extension to fix the issue of "lost Canadians," Canada argued in court Thursday.
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