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Toronto Coun. Michael Thompson testifies in his own defence at sexual assault trial
The sexual assault trial of a Toronto city councillor continued Tuesday with Michael Thompson testifying for the first time in his own defence.
Canadian legal group cancels upcoming event after uproar over disinviting Syrian Canadian entrepreneur
A Canadian legal association under fire for cancelling a Syrian Canadian entrepreneur's upcoming speech over his stance on Gaza says it will cancel the event altogether.
Canadian legal group rocked by 2nd high-profile resignation, as treasurer steps down over 'chilling effect'
The fallout over a Canadian legal organization's decision to cancel a noted Syrian Canadian entrepeneur and peace advocate's speaking invitation is deepening, with another high-profile resignation, this time by its treasurer.
Cancelled speech by Peace by Chocolate founder sparks resignation by legal group's incoming president
The incoming president of one of Canada’s most high-profile legal organizations has resigned amid an “existential crisis” at The Advocates’ Society over its decision to cancel a Syrian Canadian entrepreneur and peace advocate’s upcoming speech, after some members raised concerns over his views on Gaza.
Legal group apologizes after cancellation of noted Syrian Canadian's speech prompts 'profound' reaction
A prominent Canadian legal association is apologizing after it cancelled a keynote speech by Syrian Canadian entrepreneur and peace advocate Tareq Hadhad, prompting sharp criticism from many of its members.
Legal group draws ire for cancelling humanitarian advocate's speech over his stance on Gaza
A prominent legal organization is facing criticism for cancelling a speech by a noted entrepreneur and humanitarian advocate after, it says, some members expressed concerns about his position on Israel's war in Gaza.
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Police in Ejaz Choudry death tried to keep their identities secret. Now we know who they are
More than four years after Ejaz Choudry was shot and killed by Peel police, CBC News has learned the names of the officers involved that day — and for one of them, this wasn’t his first deadly encounter with a person in crisis. The revelations come after a lengthy court battle in which Peel police tried unsuccessfully to keep the officers’ identities hidden from the public.
Bell Media could lose bid to toss ex-CP24 personality's rights case
Bell Media could lose its bid to have former television personality Patricia Jaggernauth's human rights case thrown out, after a Canadian Human Rights Commission report noting her complaint raises "serious human rights issues that are systemic in nature."
Faqiri family demands apology for Ontario's 'inaction' on inquest
Soleiman Faqiri's family is demanding an apology from the Ford government for both his death and the province's lack of response on the recommendations put forth by the inquest into his 2016 death. The family held a news conference Thursday morning at Queen’s Park calling on Premier Doug Ford to respond.
Canada contacts Israel after aid agency says water truck bombed in 'targeted' attack
A Canadian humanitarian organization says its key water-aid truck was bombed in Gaza this week and the federal government now says it has contacted the Israeli government for "more information" on the incident. The International Development and Relief Foundation believes the truck was targeted and is calling for a full investigation.