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Coroner's inquest underway into 2016 death of Ottawa man Abdirahman Abdi

Coroner's inquest underway into 2016 death of Ottawa man Abdirahman Abdi

OTTAWA — The family of an Ottawa man who died after a violent arrest by police eight years ago is hoping the coroner's inquest into his death will lead to improvements in the way police respond to calls involving a mental health crisis.
$375M announced for Indigenous-led conservation in Northwest Territories

$375M announced for Indigenous-led conservation in Northwest Territories

OTTAWA — K'ahsho Got'ine guardians Twyla Edgi-Masuzumi, John Tobac and Buddy Gully pulled more than 300 fish out of the waters last week, distributing them to community members in the Northwest Territories who often struggle with the high cost of foo
Quebec aims to boost access to abortion pills, clinics

Quebec aims to boost access to abortion pills, clinics

MONTREAL — Quebec wants to improve access to abortion services as part of a new plan to counter what the government describes as an erosion of women's rights around the world.
Police say death of young woman found in Halifax Walmart walk-in oven not suspicious

Police say death of young woman found in Halifax Walmart walk-in oven not suspicious

HALIFAX — The death of a young Halifax woman whose body was found last month in a Walmart's walk-in oven was not suspicious and there was no evidence of foul play, police said Monday. Nineteen-year-old Gursimran Kaur's Oct.
Quebec party supports member who accused fellow politicians of denigrating minorities

Quebec party supports member who accused fellow politicians of denigrating minorities

MONTREAL — A Quebec political party has voted to support one of its members facing backlash for saying that racialized people are regularly disparaged at the provincial legislature.
Ottawa seeks project pitches to for new mental health fund aimed at youth

Ottawa seeks project pitches to for new mental health fund aimed at youth

OTTAWA — Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks is looking for pitches to help young Canadians who are struggling with their mental health.
In the news today: Post strike and trade talks amid parliament stall

In the news today: Post strike and trade talks amid parliament stall

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Canadians generally optimistic about human rights, despite challenges: poll

Canadians generally optimistic about human rights, despite challenges: poll

OTTAWA — Two-thirds of Canadians are optimistic about where human rights are headed in this country, but there is growing pessimism about the state of rights abroad, a new survey found.
Feds want to censor transcripts of Abdelrazik trial over national security concerns

Feds want to censor transcripts of Abdelrazik trial over national security concerns

OTTAWA — The federal government is seeking to censor transcripts of a trial taking place in open court, citing a need to limit damage after sensitive national security information spilled out during testimony.
Trudeau touts embattled carbon levy to global audience, says it faces misinformation

Trudeau touts embattled carbon levy to global audience, says it faces misinformation

RIO DE JANEIRO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending his embattled carbon-pricing program on the world stage, and he argues that misinformation is threatening environmental progress.