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In The News for Dec. 13: Will Canadian homes be more affordable in 2023?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Greg Fry Dec 13, 2022

Biden to fortify same-sex marriage protection as time runs out on House Democrats

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is poised to sign into U.S. law new federal protections for same-sex marriages, a step aimed at defending civil liberties that some fear are in danger because of a con...

Dec 13, 2022

Defence minister to update Canadians on military sexual misconduct plan

OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand is expected to update Canadians today on the military'' efforts to address sexual misconduct in the ranks. The update was be provided on Monday, but was delayed w...

Dec 13, 2022

Trudeau seeks Europe sanctions on Haiti leaders, says Ottawa won't repeat 'mistakes'

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants European nations to join Canada in sanctioning Haiti's elites over alleged ties to the violent gangs paralyzing that country. He also says Canada must avoi...

Dec 13, 2022

Inside SickKids: An overworked emergency department prepares for a new surge

TORONTO - A baby screams in the distance as a security guard stands watch over the waiting room at the emergency department of Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. Parents cuddle their sick kids whil...

Dec 13, 2022

Military officers handed guilty verdict, reprimanded after inappropriate 'call sign'

OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Air Force says two military officers have been handed reprimands and minor suspensions of pay for failing to enforce the military's orders on preventing and addressing sexu...

Dec 12, 2022

New UN project office focused on sustainable cities to open in Montreal

Montreal has been chosen as the site of a new United Nations office that will oversee a program focused on developing green, resilient and sustainable cities. UN-Habitat, the international body's prog...

Dec 12, 2022

Crown argues two men planned murder of B.C. resident for banking information

VANCOUVER - The prosecutor in the B.C. Supreme Court murder trial for an escaped inmate says evidence shows the accused and another escapee were "inseparable," and proves the pair planned their attack...

Dec 12, 2022

Ottawa police cut email access over fears info would leak during 'Freedom Convoy'

OTTAWA, Ill. - Police in Ottawa were so worried about leaks from "Freedom Convoy" sympathizers that they shut off the email accounts of members on leave from the force as a precaution during protests ...

Dec 12, 2022

Winnipeg MP and former Liberal cabinet minister Jim Carr dies after long illness

OTTAWA - Jim Carr, a Liberal MP from Winnipeg and a former cabinet minister, has died. He was 71. Winnipeg MP Kevin Lamoureux asked the House of Commons for a moment of silence before question period ...

Dec 12, 2022