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Quebec Appeals to Supreme Court Over Gaspé Riding

The Quebec government will ask the Supreme Court of Canada to overturn a ruling that invalidated a law delaying the elimination of a Gaspé Peninsula riding. Read the latest on this constitutional battle.

Edmonton Mayor Opposes Provincial Riding Redraw

Edmonton's city council, led by Mayor Andrew Knack, urges the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission to reconsider proposed changes that would dilute the city's voice in the legislature.

BC Premier Eby rejects electoral reform assembly

Premier David Eby has flatly rejected a committee's proposal for a citizens' assembly on electoral reform, dashing Green Party hopes and closing the door on proportional representation.

Edmonton police officer charged with sexual assault

An Edmonton police constable has been charged with sexual assault and break-and-enter after allegedly attacking a woman in her home while off-duty. The shocking case raises serious questions about police accountability.

Edmonton Police Officer Charged with Sexual Assault

An Edmonton police constable has been officially charged with sexual assault following a rigorous internal investigation. The case raises serious questions about accountability within law enforcement.

Border Patrol agent boasted about shooting woman in texts

Explosive internal investigation uncovers disturbing text messages where a Border Patrol agent allegedly brags about shooting a woman during off-duty incident in Chicago, raising serious concerns about accountability.

Supreme Court rejects BC ostrich cull appeal

Canada's Supreme Court has declined to hear the final appeal in the controversial British Columbia ostrich case, ending a years-long legal battle over the mass culling of hundreds of birds.

Supreme Court to hear Saskatchewan pronoun law appeals

Canada's highest court will hear the pivotal case challenging Saskatchewan's controversial parental consent requirement for pronoun changes in schools, setting a national precedent for LGBTQ+ rights and provincial authority.

Quebec doctors challenge salary law in court

Quebec physicians are taking legal action against Bill 15's salary provisions, claiming the government is violating constitutional rights and undermining fair compensation negotiations.

Essex County OPP Officers to Wear Body Cameras

Essex County OPP is launching a body-worn camera program for frontline officers, joining a growing trend in Canadian law enforcement to enhance transparency and accountability.

NZ Police Exec Admits Child Abuse Material Charges

A high-ranking former New Zealand police technology director has pleaded guilty to accessing child sexual abuse material from his work computer, sparking national outrage and internal investigation.

Chrétien: Premiers Too Quick to Override Rights

Ex-Prime Minister Jean Chrétien warns that provincial leaders are increasingly willing to use the notwithstanding clause, threatening fundamental Canadian rights and freedoms in pursuit of political agendas.

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