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Five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team were acquitted of sexual assault after Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia deemed the complainant E.M.’s testimony not credible. E.M.'s lawyer, Karen Bellehumeur, expressed her client's disappointment with the verdict and emphasized the challenges E.M. faced during the trial, highlighting the need for improvements in the justice system to support survivors. Want More Context? 🔎

Five former Canadian world junior hockey players, including Michael McLeod, Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton, and Carter Hart, were found not guilty of sexual assault by Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia in a high-profile case stemming from a 2018 incident. The verdict, which highlighted inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony, has sparked discussions about hockey culture and the implications of consent. Want More Context? 🔎

Prime Minister Mark Carney reassured Inuit leaders that the One Canadian Economy Act (Bill C-5) fully respects treaty rights during a meeting in Inuvik, following criticism from Indigenous leaders who felt their rights were threatened. The legislation, which streamlines federal project approvals, has faced opposition for potentially undermining treaty rights, prompting Carney to hold consultations with various Indigenous groups. Want More Context? 🔎

Toronto police have launched a hate-crime investigation into ArtHouseTO after the art group reshared a graphic on Instagram that included the chant “Death, Death to the IDF!” alongside an offensive cartoon. Following public backlash and reports from watchdog groups, ArtHouseTO removed the graphic but continued to support the controversial statements related to it on their social media. Want More Context? 🔎

New York magazine's recent cover story highlights the intense anti-American sentiment in Canada, illustrated by an angry beaver and a bald eagle. Writer Simon van Zuylen-Wood immersed himself in Canadian culture to explore the depth of this sentiment, noting reactions to U.S. political figures and consumer behaviors that reflect a strong national identity. Want More Context? 🔎

Verdicts are being delivered in the sexual assault trial of five players from Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team, who have all pleaded not guilty regarding an incident that occurred on June 19, 2018, in a London hotel room. Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia began reading her decision on May 20, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m. Want More Context? 🔎