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NAFTA talks to start late in the year, see big changes: U.S. commerce secretary

NAFTA talks to start late in the year, see big changes: U.S. commerce secretary

WASHINGTON — NAFTA negotiations will probably start late this year, might take about a year, and will include serious changes that could see the addition of several entire new chapters to the landmark agreement. That's according to U.S.

Law Commission of Ontario report urges changes to power of attorney systems

TORONTO — Ontario's complex systems for substitute legal decision-making need to be modernized and clarified in order to be more effective, the province's law commission said Wednesday.

Police warn public after pair of incidents involving kids in east Toronto

TORONTO — Police are warning the public after a pair of reported incidents involving children in east-end Toronto.

Alberta court says no to taxi driver's release pending sex assault appeal

CALGARY — An Alberta judge says a taxi driver convicted of sexually assaulting an impaired woman he drove home from a Calgary bar must remain in jail.
'Liberation therapy' ineffective for treating MS, Canadian study concludes

'Liberation therapy' ineffective for treating MS, Canadian study concludes

TORONTO — A long-awaited Canadian study of a controversial treatment for multiple sclerosis known as "liberation therapy" has debunked the procedure, saying it is ineffective and should be avoided.
Parks Canada rejects movie after learning First Nations in storyline

Parks Canada rejects movie after learning First Nations in storyline

A movie production team was denied permission to shoot in the Rocky Mountain national parks after Parks Canada staff learned the film's plot involved an indigenous gang leader.

Quebec man charged in terror case says he feared for safety of family overseas

MONTREAL — A Quebec man accused of wanting to leave Canada to join the Islamic State in Syria says he was desperate to reach his wife and young kids and get them away from his dangerous, threatening brother-in-law.

Texas bride's wedding dress goes down the aisle again in Thunder Bay, Ont.

NEW YORK — Dalia Rhodes' wedding dress went down the aisle twice: Once at her wedding in 2015, and again a year later after she sold her gown to a stranger online.

Woman fined $75k for illegally importing items made from endangered species

RICHMOND, B.C. — A British Columbia woman has been fined $75,000 for illegally importing jewelry and other items made from endangered animals into Canada.
Dutch politician brushes off comparisons with PM Justin Trudeau

Dutch politician brushes off comparisons with PM Justin Trudeau

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The comparisons to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau keep pouring in, but up-and-coming Dutch politician Jesse Klaver cites weathered U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders as more of an inspiration.
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