Olivia Stefanovich

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Ottawa police creating Parliament Hill unit following close calls with MPs

Ottawa police creating Parliament Hill unit following close calls with MPs

The Ottawa police are establishing a parliamentary unit in response to growing security concerns for MPs, according to a letter obtained by CBC News. Liberal MP Pam Damoff was informed about the new Parliament District Detachment in a letter she received Wednesday from Sergeant-at-Arms Patrick McDonnell, in response to her request for more protection on Parliament Hill.

Court battle against Ottawa restarts over Indian Act gender discrimination

Court battle against Ottawa restarts over Indian Act gender discrimination

A group of First Nations families has reactivated a court challenge against Ottawa over ongoing gender discrimination in the Indian Act because a bill created to address the issue is stalled in Parliament. Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu introduced Bill C-38, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements) in December 2022. The move was made in response...

MPs hope Zelenskyy's visit counters creeping fatigue over cost of war support

MPs hope Zelenskyy's visit counters creeping fatigue over cost of war support

Some MPs worried about waning enthusiasm among their constituents for supporting Ukraine's defence say they hope President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit changes some hearts and minds.