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'Frustrated' commissioner says loopholes allow ex-officials to lobby for corporations

'Frustrated' commissioner says loopholes allow ex-officials to lobby for corporations

OTTAWA — Lobbying commissioner Nancy Bélanger says the law needs to be changed to ban former public office holders from lobbying on behalf of corporations.
Jury rules Quebec man ran 20-year mail fraud scheme that stole US$175 million

Jury rules Quebec man ran 20-year mail fraud scheme that stole US$175 million

MONTREAL — A Quebec man has been convicted in United States district court of running a mail fraud scheme that used fake psychics to steal more than US$175 million from Americans over 20 years.
In report on police killing, Quebec coroner says officers need 'less-lethal' weapons

In report on police killing, Quebec coroner says officers need 'less-lethal' weapons

MONTREAL — A coroner's report into the death of a Black man shot and killed by police in a city northeast of Montreal says officers showed restraint during the intervention. Jean René Junior Olivier, 37, was killed by police on Aug.
Yukon's COVID vaccine rollout falls short for First Nations care, engagement: auditor

Yukon's COVID vaccine rollout falls short for First Nations care, engagement: auditor

A report from Canada's auditor general found that Yukon's COVID-19 immunization rollout hadshortcomings, including a lack of engagement with First Nations, some of whom worried they were test subjects for the new vaccine.
Liberals, Conservatives both claim byelection victories prove their message is best

Liberals, Conservatives both claim byelection victories prove their message is best

OTTAWA — Four former political staffers are headed to Parliament Hill as new MPs following byelections in three provinces Monday that featured no surprises — but possibly delivered some relief for both Liberals and Conservatives.
Canada's oil output would plummet by 2050 in a net-zero world, new modelling shows

Canada's oil output would plummet by 2050 in a net-zero world, new modelling shows

CALGARY — New modelling from the Canada Energy Regulator suggests Canadian oil production will plummet by 2050 — and large portions of Alberta's oilsands facilities will be shut down — if the world is successful in reaching net-zero greenhouse gas em
Montreal archdiocese ombudswoman sees improvement in handling of abuse complaints

Montreal archdiocese ombudswoman sees improvement in handling of abuse complaints

MONTREAL — The ombudswoman of Montreal's Roman Catholic archdiocese says she's seen an improvement in the handling of abuse complaints since raising concerns about it last year.
IMF applauds Canada's climate action, warns of 'race to the bottom' with subsidies

IMF applauds Canada's climate action, warns of 'race to the bottom' with subsidies

OTTAWA — The International Monetary Fund warns that Canada's green subsidies could stoke an international race to the bottom, even as it credits the country for a "multipronged" approach to addressing climate change.
Inuit group hopes review into handling of priest allegations brings change

Inuit group hopes review into handling of priest allegations brings change

IQALUIT, Nunavut — A national group representing Inuit says it hopes a review into how the Oblates handled allegations of a former priest sexually abusing children in Nunavut will bring change within the Catholic Church.
Call public inquiry first, then Tories will suggest who can lead it: Poilievre

Call public inquiry first, then Tories will suggest who can lead it: Poilievre

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should make the first move and call a public inquiry before the Conservatives suggest people who could lead it, Pierre Poilievre says.
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