4 h. ago Judge overstepped power when ordering government to appoint judges faster, appeal court rules

At the time of the 2024 ruling, there were 75 judge positions waiting to be filled, an unusually high number. The judge said the long delay was 'failing' Canadians

Politics

55 h. ago Peter MacKinnon: U.S. Supreme Court’s DEI decision has lessons for Canada

It is individuals who have equality before the law and it is individuals who must be protected, not groups, court rules

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3 d. ago Mali to Take Control of Key Barrick Gold Mine for Six Months

A Malian court ruled that Barrick Mining Corp.’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex should be placed under provisional administration for six months, handing control of one of the Canadian company’s biggest operations to state-appointed management.

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3 d. ago Israel condemns black partition walls around its Paris Air Show pavilions

A French appeals court ruled against activist groups who sought to block Israeli companies from participating in the show

Culture

5 d. ago Supreme Court of Canada quashes B.C. sex conviction, extends 'rape shield' law

High court rules 'rape shield' law that prevents defence lawyers from bringing up sexual past also applies to prosecutors

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6 d. ago New Orleans police officer who shot and killed puppy violated rights but has immunity, jury finds

NEW ORLEANS — A jury in federal court ruled that a New Orleans police officer who shot and killed a puppy had violated its owners’ constitutional rights but was shielded from punishment under qualified immunity because of his government role, according to the plaintiffs’ attorney William Most. The jury awarded $10,000 in damages for emotional […]

Events

6 d. ago Guelph, Ont. council formally condemns resolution letter on bills 5 and 17

Bill 5 received royal assent on June 5, and it includes legislation that gives the Ontario government the power to designate some areas as special economic zones.

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8 d. ago Woman accused of killing 3 people fit to stand trial, court rules

Sabrina Kauldhar was arrested in October and charged with one count of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder.

Events

8 d. ago Trump’s tariffs on Canada, world to stay in place during case, court rules

A U.S. federal appeals court has ruled President Donald Trump's reciprocal global tariffs and fentanyl-related duties on Canada can stay in place during a court case.

Economics

8 d. ago Trump’s tariffs can stay in effect while appeal proceeds, U.S. court rules

The U.S. Court of Appeals decision keeps in place the Trump administration's request to pause the trade court's ruling until there is a full hearing

Economics

8 d. ago Court rules Trump’s tariffs can stay in effect while appeal proceeds

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on most countries around the world can remain in place while a federal appeals court decides on their future. The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled the duties were unlawful last month. The lower court ruled that Trump’s use of an emergency powers law to impose his “Liberation […]

Economics

8 d. ago Reeves Defends UK Economic Choices as She Touts Public Spending

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will defend her fiscal choices and trumpet billions of pounds of infrastructure investment in the UK spending review on Wednesday, as Keir Starmer’s government seeks to regain momentum after a faltering first year in power.

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1 week ago Apple, Amazon and Spotify challenging CRTC’s Canadian content rules in court this week

Agency says playing field needs to be levelled for traditional broadcasters; streamers say rules are premature and unjust

Technology

1 week ago Japanese court rejects damage claims against utility executives over Fukushima disaster

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court ruled former executives at the utility managing the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant were not accountable for the 2011 meltdown crisis and do not need to pay damages to the company. The Tokyo High Court ruling on Friday reversed a lower court decision in 2022 ordering four former […]

Events

2 w. ago ’DIPLOMACY ENDS TODAY:’ First Nations warn of protests over mining law

Premier Doug Ford’s government has given itself the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen projects in areas it deems to have economic importance, citing the need to speed up development of mines, but First Nations warn confrontation is brewing. Known as Bill 5, the legislation sparked a firestorm of anger among First […]

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2 w. ago Ontario passes controversial mining law as Doug Ford warns against blockades

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government has given itself the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen projects in areas it deems to have economic importance. On Wednesday afternoon, the province passed Bill 5, the so-called Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, which has sparked a firestorm of anger among First […]

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2 w. ago Vietnam Orders Action to Avert Power Crunch as Heat Lifts Demand

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered government agencies to ensure uninterrupted power supplies for households and businesses as heat waves boost electricity demand to a record.

Other

2 w. ago Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams wins libel lawsuit against BBC over claim he sanctioned killing

LONDON — Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams won his libel suit against the BBC on Friday over a claim that he authorized the killing of an informant inside the Irish republican movement. A jury at the High Court in Dublin ruled in Adams’ favour and awarded him 100,000 euros ($113,000) in damages. Jurors deliberated […]

Events

2 w. ago Puerto Rico’s governor pledges to improve island’s power grid and economy

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor pledged Thursday to improve the island’s crumbling electric grid and boost the economy in her first address after being elected last year as anger intensifies over chronic power outages and an increase in cost-of-living expenses. Gov. Jenniffer Gonzalez Colon, of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party, spoke […]

Politics

2 w. ago Puerto Rico’s governor pledges to improve the island’s crumbling power grid and economy

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor pledged Thursday to improve the island’s crumbling electric grid and boost the economy in her first address after being elected last year as anger intensifies over chronic power outages and an increase in cost-of-living expenses. Gov. Jenniffer Gonzalez Colon, of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party, spoke […]

Politics