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The trial of former Team Canada junior hockey players Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, and Alex Formenton revolves around allegations of sexual assault stemming from an incident in McLeod’s hotel room on June 19, 2018. Testimony revealed that after a night of drinking, the complainant, who was extremely intoxicated, engaged in sexual acts with the players, who have all pleaded not guilty, claiming the woman was the aggressor. The prosecution contends the...

Following significant backlash over the distribution of "performance pay" to managers amid considerations for layoffs, CBC/Radio-Canada's board of directors has decided to abolish this practice, as announced on Wednesday. This decision comes after a review conducted by a third-party organization, reflecting the corporation's responsiveness to public criticism. The move aims to address concerns regarding compensation practices during financially challenging times. Full Article

Summary Newly appointed Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand criticized Israel on Wednesday for allegedly using food shortages as a political weapon in its operations in Gaza. She emphasized the need for continued efforts towards achieving a ceasefire with Hamas, the militant group governing the region. Anand's statements reflect a significant stance on the ongoing conflict, highlighting the humanitarian issues at play amidst the political tensions. Full Article

CBC/Radio-Canada announced it will discontinue performance pay bonuses for executives and over 1,000 non-unionized employees, opting instead to adjust salaries to maintain overall compensation at the median market level. This decision follows criticism for awarding millions in bonuses while laying off staff, with last year's payouts totaling $18.4 million, including $3.3 million to executives. A compensation review noted that while performance pay is a common practice, eliminating it risks making CBC/Radio-Canada less competitive in hiring...

Summary Soegiono Liem Swie, an Indonesian computer expert, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for processing 222 fraudulent returns at a New Brunswick Staples, resulting in theft of $89,732 to $93,338. Despite his lawyer's arguments regarding potential deportation, Judge Scott Brittain emphasized the severity of Swie's actions, imposing a year of probation and ordering him to repay $64,732 to Staples. The judge noted that Swie's management position allowed him to exploit trust, leading to...

The newly appointed cabinet of Prime Minister Mark Carney includes 28 ministers and 10 secretaries of state, with three members from Brampton, surpassing representation from Saskatchewan and Alberta combined. The Brampton appointees are Shafqat Ali as President of the Treasury Board, Maninder Sidhu as Minister of International Trade, and Ruby Sahota as Secretary of State (Combatting Crime). Despite Brampton's significant representation, political analyst Nelson Wiseman suggests that this may not be overly significant, as regional...