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Intimate partner violence will soon have tougher penalties under new lawThe Conservative bill essentially leapfrogged the Liberal government's own intimate partner violence bill that includes many of the same measures as 'Bailey's Law.'PoliticsJun 17
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Bailey’s Law receives royal assent, brings reform to intimate partner violence lawsBill C-225, known as Bailey's Law, received royal assent on Wednesday, one day after passing third reading in the Senate.CanadaJun 17
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Liberals open to shorter metadata rules but splitting bill ‘not an option’Ottawa says it is willing to change its lawful access bill to shorten the time electronic service providers would be required to keep users' metadata to less than one year.PoliticsJun 9
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RCMP won’t release China policing pact despite Conservative, NDP pressureThe RCMP said the agreement with China's public security ministry signed in January 'outlines specific forms of mutual collaboration,' but did not give further details.PoliticsMay 21
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Minister says MPs must ‘choose’ victims by fast-tracking lawful access billLawful access has raised privacy concerns, yet Gary Anandasangaree echoed Conservative Vic Toews who said in 2012 people 'can either stand with us or with the child pornographers.'PoliticsJun 16
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‘Bailey’s Law’ clears House of Commons hurdle to toughen intimate partner violence lawsBailey McCourt's ex-husband, James Plover, is charged with first-degree murder and is awaiting a trial date. If approved by the Senate, the bill would move to receive royal assent.CrimeApr 28
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Liberals dismiss ‘tinfoil hat’ privacy fears as lawful access bill passesConservatives and other opposition parties sought to address privacy concerns in Bill C-22, but the Liberal government shut down debate and fast-tracked the bill.PoliticsJun 18
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Calls grow for Tumbler Ridge public inquiry as 2 B.C. MPs say answers neededTheir call echoes an earlier appeal from B.C. Conservative Party MLA Larry Neufeld, who said that it is time for the province to establish a public inquiry under provincial law.CanadaMar 1
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Cybersecurity bill won’t be used to kick people off internet, minister saysIndustry Minister Melanie Joly responded to concerns that language in Bill C-8, which she said targets telecommunication service providers, would apply to online speech.PoliticsJan 27
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Family of slain Kelowna woman hopes ‘politicking’ doesn’t stall Bailey’s LawThe grief-stricken family of Bailey McCourt has been tirelessly pushing for change to better protect victims of intimate partner violence.CanadaDec 10, 2025
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Proposed bill in honour of slain Kelowna, B.C. woman takes big step forwardBill C-225, otherwise known as Bailey's Law, passed second reading. The bill is in memory of Bailey McCourt, a slain Kelowna mother.CanadaDec 4, 2025
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Grieving family begins lengthy legal process seeking justice for slain Kelowna womanJames Plover, who is Bailey McCourt's estranged husband, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of the mother of two children.CanadaNov 25, 2025
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Canadian men fall 1-0 to Australia in MontrealThe Canadian men's soccer team played their first game in Montreal since 2017, but it was not the expected homecoming, losing 1-0 to Australia on Friday night at Stade Saputo.SportsOct 11, 2025
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What Budget 2025 promises for border security and traveller screeningThe budget says new funding will go toward 'digital solutions to maximize efficiency in security screening activities' and developing a new preclearance system for travellers.CanadaNov 5, 2025
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Liberals urged to increase penalties for intimate partner violence, murderConservatives are pushing a private member's bill they say would combat intimate partner violence — just as a new report tracks how the problem has grown in recent years.PoliticsOct 28, 2025
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Family of slain Kelowna woman takes fight to Ottawa to enact ‘Bailey’s Law’Last week, federal justice minister Sean Fraser announced much-anticipated bail reform but the changes left the family disappointed.CanadaOct 28, 2025
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Conservatives seek tougher domestic violence measures, ‘three strikes’ lawThe Conservatives introduced a law in the House of Commons on Thursday that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as a first-degree murder.PoliticsSep 18, 2025
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Federal Conservatives call for terror label on India-based Lawrence Bishnoi gangThe gang is suspected to be behind the surge of extortion threats in B.C., Alberta and Ontario that have terrified the South Asian community.PoliticsAug 11, 2025
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As losses pile up, CF Montréal pledges rebuild in open letter to fansCF Montreal has a 3-15-6 record in MLS play and dropped out of the Canadian Championship with a loss to lower-tier Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League in a bleak season.SportsJul 23, 2025
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Lionel Messi making Canada trip for Inter Miami’s clash with CF MontréalInter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said Messi is expected to travel to Montreal and be available to play in Saturday’s MLS match at Stade Saputo.SportsJul 4, 2025