Canada

McGuinty: Ottawa remains opposed to acquiring nuclear weapons

OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada remains opposed to acquiring nuclear weapons, despite a suggestion from a former head of the military that Ottawa should not rule it out. McGuinty...

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At what point does Alberta separatism become a threat to national sovereignty?

The future of Alberta could either help strengthen Canadian interprovincial trade or mark a new chapter in America's history. Either way, the roadmap to the outcome has put our country's sovereignty...

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Canadian who says he was tortured in Syria wants court to force Ottawa's hand

OTTAWA — A Canadian man who says he has been tortured in Syria is asking the Federal Court to order Ottawa to decide whether to help bring him home. The man, known publicly only as SS, is one of several...

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Billionaire Frank Stronach's sex assault trial delayed as defence deals with new info

TORONTO — The Toronto sexual assault trial of Canadian auto parts magnate Frank Stronach was delayed Tuesday as his lawyer requested more time to handle a recent influx of materials related to the case. Stronach's...

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A timeline of key events leading up to Frank Stronach's Toronto sexual assault trial

Canadian business tycoon Frank Stronach is set to face the first of two sexual assault trials on Tuesday. The founder of the auto parts giant Magna, now in his 90s, will stand trial in Toronto before a...

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Three Alberta junior hockey players killed in crash en route to practice

Three members of an Alberta junior hockey team were killed in a crash while driving to practice in Slavely, Alta, south of Calgary on Monday.

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Global Affairs confirms a Canadian has died in Japan

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says the department is aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in Japan. Japanese media have identified the victim as 39-year-old Ashley Kay Bernice. Reports say...

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Former PM Harper says he did not sign Alberta separation petition

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper said he has not signed a petition seeking to force a referendum on Alberta leaving Canada. Harper made the comment while speaking alongside former prime...

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Toys "R" Us Canada facing another lawsuit from landlord claiming it's owed rent

TORONTO — Toys "R" Us Canada is facing another lawsuit from a landlord that says it terminated the retailer's lease after it failed to pay rent. RioCan Holdings Inc. says in a new court filing that the...

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Bill Blair resigning as Toronto MP, will become next high commissioner to U.K.

Former federal cabinet minister and four-time Toronto MP Bill Blair is resigning his seat to become the next Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. Prime Minister Mark...

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