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Minister didn't authorize fake travel docs for Afghans, says he didn't check email

Minister didn't authorize fake travel docs for Afghans, says he didn't check email

OTTAWA — International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan told his fellow MPs Wednesday he did not know a Canadian senator was handing out unauthorized travel documents to hundreds of Afghans during the rise of the Taliban in 2021 because he wasn't checking his email at the time.
Mendicino announces first step of firearm buyback program, targeting industry

Mendicino announces first step of firearm buyback program, targeting industry

OTTAWA — The federal government is working with a national gun industryorganization to figure out how to compensate retailers that stock prohibited firearms, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says.
B.C. coroner's inquest hears updated toxicology results for Myles Gray

B.C. coroner's inquest hears updated toxicology results for Myles Gray

BURNABY, B.C.
Protected areas, fishing closures, to help B.C.'s threatened southern resident orcas

Protected areas, fishing closures, to help B.C.'s threatened southern resident orcas

VANCOUVER — The federal government has announced several measures, ranging from sanctuary zones to fishing closures, as it works to protect critically endangered southern resident killer whales off the British Columbia coast.
Canadian military unlikely to conduct airlifts out of Sudan past this week: officials

Canadian military unlikely to conduct airlifts out of Sudan past this week: officials

Ottawa is unlikely to evacuate citizens from Sudan after this week, officials say, though it is not clear when Canadian planes will actually start airlifting people to safety.
Liberals changing sex offender registry in response to Supreme Court decision

Liberals changing sex offender registry in response to Supreme Court decision

OTTAWA — The government moved Wednesday to change the criteria for who gets added to the national sex offenders database but repeat offenders and those convicted of serious sexual crimes against children will still be automatically required to register
Trudeau urged to make good on critical mineral commitments during New York City visit

Trudeau urged to make good on critical mineral commitments during New York City visit

NEW YORK — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to the U.S., hoping to capitalize on last month's well-received presidential visit as he pitches New York's movers and shakers on the virtues of Canada as a trade and investment partner.
Quebec man sentenced to prison for creating AI-generated, synthetic child pornography

Quebec man sentenced to prison for creating AI-generated, synthetic child pornography

MONTREAL — A Quebec man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for using artificial intelligence to produce synthetic videos of child pornography
Two Quebec City men charged with first-degree murder in killing of homeless man

Two Quebec City men charged with first-degree murder in killing of homeless man

Quebec City police say two men have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a man found Saturday near a downtown swimming pool.
Saskatchewan man left brain-dead after altercation with police has died: family

Saskatchewan man left brain-dead after altercation with police has died: family

SASKATOON — Relatives of an Indigenous man left brain-dead after an altercation with police in Prince Albert, Sask., say he has died.
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