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SummaryVictims of Dr. Vincent Nadon, a former Ottawa doctor convicted of sexual assault and voyeurism against patients at the University of Ottawa Health Services Clinic, may soon be eligible for compensation. This potential compensation is part of a multi-million dollar settlement with the university following complaints from patients. Nadon's charges were filed on January 1, 2018, after allegations emerged regarding his conduct during medical practice. Full Article

The Hockey Canada sexual assault trial involving five former world junior hockey teammates, including Brett Howden, continued with legal arguments focusing on Howden's memory lapses during his testimony. The Crown suggested that his inability to recall details was insincere, while the defense argued that his memory issues were genuine, supported by the judge's agreement that Howden was not feigning memory loss. The trial centers on events from June 2018, where allegations arose regarding unwanted sexual...

Summary Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced his "shadow cabinet," appointing over half of his MPs to critic roles, mainly drawing from experienced members. After losing his seat in the recent federal election, he will have Andrew Scheer lead the party in the House while Poilievre plans to run in a forthcoming byelection. Key appointments include Melissa Lantsman and Tim Uppal as deputy leaders, with Michelle Rempel Garner as immigration critic, while new MPs received limited...

Summary On May 14, 2025, Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand confirmed that four Canadian diplomats were part of a delegation in the West Bank when Israeli soldiers fired warning shots nearby, prompting Canada to summon Israel's ambassador for an explanation. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed the shots were fired after the delegation strayed from an authorized route, a claim met with skepticism by the Canadian government and other nations present. This incident occurs amid...

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters in Ottawa on Wednesday evening following a two-day cabinet retreat to prepare for the upcoming House of Commons session. With the House set to begin next week, Carney will discuss key issues, including the government's planned tax cut before the summer break and a budget expected in the fall, diverging from earlier statements by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Additionally, the government is in talks with the...

SummaryCanada Pension Plan Investments has announced the abandonment of its net-zero by 2050 carbon emissions target, as detailed in an annual report released on Wednesday. This decision follows a trend among several Canadian financial institutions that have recently retracted their climate commitments. The shift raises concerns about the ongoing commitment to climate action within the financial sector in Canada. Full Article