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MPs condemn alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler

MPs condemn alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler

OTTAWA — The House of Commons on Monday condemned an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate former Liberal justice minister Irwin Cotler.
Tories call on Boissoneault to resign amid apology over Indigenous ancestry claims

Tories call on Boissoneault to resign amid apology over Indigenous ancestry claims

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament returned to Ottawa on Monday after a weeklong break with no sign of a resolution to the House stalemate, tempers ramped back up, and renewed calls for a Liberal cabinet minister to resign — or be fired.
Man police linked to neo-Nazi group pleads not guilty to terrorism charges

Man police linked to neo-Nazi group pleads not guilty to terrorism charges

OTTAWA — An Ottawa man pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges of terrorism and hate speech related to the promotion of a far-right group.
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 91Ô­´´s 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 91Ô­´´ Press designed to bring you up to speed...