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Man accused of plotting shooting at New York Jewish centre extradited to U.S.

Man accused of plotting shooting at New York Jewish centre extradited to U.S.

OTTAWA — The U.S. Justice Department says a Pakistani citizen who was living in Canada has been extradited to New York, where he's accused of plotting to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish centre.
Judge says Montreal billionaire Robert Miller too sick for trial on sex charges

Judge says Montreal billionaire Robert Miller too sick for trial on sex charges

MONTREAL — The criminal case against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller came to a halt on Tuesday as a Quebec Superior Court judge stayed sex-related charges against him.
Defence takes aim at complainant's credibility in hockey players' sex assault trial

Defence takes aim at complainant's credibility in hockey players' sex assault trial

LONDON — A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by five hockey players in a London, Ont.
Labour minister urges mediation to help settle Montreal transit mechanics strike

Labour minister urges mediation to help settle Montreal transit mechanics strike

MONTREAL — Quebec's labour minister is calling for mediation in a strike involving Montreal's public transit maintenance workers that's crippling the network.
Quebec government vows to maintain out-of-province tuition hike

Quebec government vows to maintain out-of-province tuition hike

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is promising to maintain a university tuition hike for out-of-province students despite a court ruling that found the existing policy is not justified.
Prime minister, MPs attend ceremony to raise Pride flag on Parliament Hill

Prime minister, MPs attend ceremony to raise Pride flag on Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney was joined by members of Parliament from all parties this afternoon as he raised the Pride flag in Ottawa.
Rule of law, judges 'under attack' in many countries, Canada's chief justice says

Rule of law, judges 'under attack' in many countries, Canada's chief justice says

OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner says the rule of law and judicial independence are "under attack" in many countries around the world — but Canadians have reasons to be optimistic.
New AI minister says Canada won’t ‘over-index’ on AI regulation

New AI minister says Canada won’t ‘over-index’ on AI regulation

OTTAWA — Canada's new minister of artificial intelligence said Tuesday he'll put less emphasis on AI regulation and more on finding ways to harness the technology's economic benefits.
Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says

Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says

OTTAWA — Ottawa’s efforts to prepare the country for the impacts of climate change have stumbled out of the gate, Canada’s environment commissioner said Tuesday.
Federal government slow to reduce, modernize its office space

Federal government slow to reduce, modernize its office space

OTTAWA — The federal government has moved slowly to reduce its office space, a new report by Canada's auditor general said Tuesday.