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Israeli expert seeks new crime against humanity for waging violence against families

Israeli expert seeks new crime against humanity for waging violence against families

OTTAWA — The Israeli expert leading a civilian commission into sexual violence by Hamas is calling for global bodies to recognize "a new crime against humanity" involving violence targeted at families.
Judge rejects lawsuit tied to controversial 2017 Montreal Formula E car race

Judge rejects lawsuit tied to controversial 2017 Montreal Formula E car race

MONTREAL — An entrepreneur who sued the City of Montreal for not considering his bid to organize a 2017 electric car race has failed in his effort to obtain more than $3 million in compensation.
Ontario asks Canada's highest court to hear youth-led climate case

Ontario asks Canada's highest court to hear youth-led climate case

TORONTO — Ontario has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on a historic youth-led challenge of the province's climate plan, moving the case a step closer to a possible hearing before Canada's top court.
Quebec fugitive killed in Mexican resort town, RCMP say

Quebec fugitive killed in Mexican resort town, RCMP say

MONTREAL — RCMP are confirming that a fugitive wanted by Quebec provincial police has died in Mexico, in what local media are calling a murder.
Bank of Canada watching economy closely after half-point rate cut

Bank of Canada watching economy closely after half-point rate cut

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada's governing council expects its second straight outsized interest rate cut helped it turn a corner in its fight to tame inflation, but it is watching the economy closely amid weaker than expected growth.
Trudeau to chair Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee amid calls to resign

Trudeau to chair Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee amid calls to resign

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will chair a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations today, amid increasing calls for his resignation.
In the news today: Green Party leader reflects on chaotic week

In the news today: Green Party leader reflects on chaotic week

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Green Party's Elizabeth May reflects on unprecedented week in Canadian politics

Green Party's Elizabeth May reflects on unprecedented week in Canadian politics

OTTAWA — Elizabeth May says in all her years on Parliament Hill she has never seen anything like the last week in Canadian politics. In a year-end interview with The Canadian Press, May — now in her 13th year as the B.C.
The rent-a-friend industry is booming among Canada's Chinese diaspora

The rent-a-friend industry is booming among Canada's Chinese diaspora

Beijia Ge's work duties change on an hourly basis. The Kingston, Ont., resident might be chatting with Chinese students about their secrets and challenges, or helping someone pack a suitcase, or baking cakes with a senior citizen.
Suspected case of carbon monoxide poisoning in Ottawa leaves 10 people hospitalized

Suspected case of carbon monoxide poisoning in Ottawa leaves 10 people hospitalized

OTTAWA — Ten people were sent to hospital and one of them was suffering from life-threatening injuries after a suspected accidental case of carbon monoxide poisoning case Sunday morning, Ottawa police said.