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Indigenous leaders stress need for consultation on federal firearms legislation

Indigenous leaders stress need for consultation on federal firearms legislation

A House of Commons committee heard criticism, as well as some measured support, as Indigenous leaders testified Tuesday about Liberal efforts to outlaw assault-style firearms.
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Defence chief wanted CF-18s to destroy object over Yukon, but fighters were delayed

Defence chief wanted CF-18s to destroy object over Yukon, but fighters were delayed

‘I gave direction that it’d be preferable for the Canadian CF-18s to do the shoot down’
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International Women’s Day events highlight gaps in gender equality

International Women’s Day events highlight gaps in gender equality

Millions of people around the world planned to demonstrate, attend conferences and enjoy artistic events Wednesday to mark International Women’s Day, an annual observance established to recognize women and to demand equality for half of the planet’s population.
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Passengers restrain man who tried to stab attendant on US flight

Passengers restrain man who tried to stab attendant on US flight

Suspect armed with handle of a metal spoon with the bowl portion broken off
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Trudeau announces supports for Ukraine, hydrogen deal with Europe as EU head visits

Trudeau announces supports for Ukraine, hydrogen deal with Europe as EU head visits

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced more support for Ukraine and a new hydrogen agreement with Europe on Tuesday alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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Government adds indecency, abortion offences to list of ‘unjust’ historic convictions

Government adds indecency, abortion offences to list of ‘unjust’ historic convictions

Police historically used indecency charges to target and raid LGBTQ nightclubs and swingers clubs
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B.C. commissioner urges creative ways to fight hate as reports double during pandemic

B.C. commissioner urges creative ways to fight hate as reports double during pandemic

Report finds legal and government responses to hate have been ‘largely ineffective’
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Mexico vows not to budge on US corn dispute

Mexico vows not to budge on US corn dispute

Mexico’s president vowed Tuesday not to back down in a dispute with the United States over a potential ban on imports of genetically modified corn.
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Vatican ‘donating’ its own 3 Parthenon sculptures to Greece

Vatican ‘donating’ its own 3 Parthenon sculptures to Greece

Fragments expected to arrive in Athens later this month after spending 200 years in Vatican museum
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Court certifies class-action suit alleging rampant illegal strip searches in prisons

Court certifies class-action suit alleging rampant illegal strip searches in prisons

Suit seeks an end to unauthorized searches, seeks compensation for victims
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