Laura Osman
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Reporter with The Canadian Press
Cross country clashes over gender identity in schools
Thousands of people gathered in cities across Canada on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, for competing protests, yelling and chanting at each other about the way schools instruct sexuality and gender identity and how teachers refer to transgender youth.
Tamara Lich pinpointed as 'Freedom Convoy' president, video shown in court states
The trial for "Freedom Convoy" organizer Tamara Lich heard on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, that she was the president of the corporation formed to manage donations to the protest, and some considered her president of the entire movement.
Tamara Lich urged supporters to resist at all costs during Freedom Convoy protest
"No matter what you do, we will hold the line," Lich, a figurehead in the "Freedom Convoy" movement and a key organizer of the protests, promised in a press conference on Feb. 14, 2022.
'Freedom Convoy' got more dangerous as protest went on: police testimony
The longer "Freedom Convoy" demonstrators blockaded Ottawa streets in protest of COVID-19 public health restrictions last year, the more volatile the relationship between police and protesters became, an Ottawa police officer testified on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.
Ottawa police to testify at 'Freedom Convoy' trial
A court in Ottawa is expected to hear from additional members of city's police service today on the second day of the trial of two key 'Freedom Convoy' organizers.
Liberals look to crack down on international student rackets as part of housing crisis
Liberal cabinet ministers are suggesting the federal government is ready to tackle long-standing problems related to the international student program, including cases of fraud and exploitation by shady educational institutions.
What is the job of the new citizens' services minister?
As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reorganized his front bench on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in a massive federal cabinet shuffle, he also created a single new job: minister of citizens' services.
Federal scientific adviser resigns over 'obsolete' pesticide regulation that protects industry
The co-chair of Canada's scientific advisory committee has resigned his post over concerns about a lack of transparency and scientific oversight in pesticide management.
Canada loses 100,000 square kilometres forest in this record-breaking wildfire season
Canada's record-breaking wildfire season has now seen 100,000 square kilometres of land scorched as blazes continue to burn out of control across the entire country.
Canada closes emergency visa applications for Ukrainians fleeing war
Canada is expected to close applications for temporary emergency visas offered to Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression on Saturday — but hasn't announced whether it plans to offer long-term refuge.