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The class-action is made up of some 45,000 people who worked for the government dating back to 1970. They are asking for $2.5 billion in damages for lost salaries and pensions.

MONTREAL — Quebec's provincial director of youth protection has resigned, days after a media report claimed that educators at a Montreal detention centre for troubled minors had sexual relations with detainees.

OTTAWA — The Leaders' Debate Commission has announced two seasoned broadcast journalists will moderate the French and English leaders' debates in the next federal election.

Food Banks Canada's annual survey of food bank use in Canada recorded more than two million visits in March 2024 — nearly double the monthly visits in March 2019, and six per cent above last year's record-breaking figure.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

VICTORIA — The result of British Columbia's election will come down to the count of absentee ballots on Monday after a tally of mail-in votes over the weekend failed to resolve a handful of undecided races.

REGINA — Saskatchewan's election campaign entered its final day Sunday, with both main party leaders vying for government in what has shaped up to be the tightest race in nearly two decades.

OTTAWA — The federal transportation minister says national co-operation is needed to close loopholes criminals can use to re-sell stolen cars.

OTTAWA — Another week, another raft of imminent challenges to Justin Trudeau's leadership of both the country and the Liberal Party.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston fired the opening salvos of a snap election he called Sunday, saying he needs a strong mandate in order to help the province “stand up” to the federal government.