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Canada a beacon for others but must keep its promises: UN human-rights chief

Canada a beacon for others but must keep its promises: UN human-rights chief

OTTAWA — The United Nations human-rights chief says Canada can boost its chances of joining the council that monitors freedom around the world by better following up on the pledges it makes at home and abroad.
In the news today: Israel-Hamas war roils as Canadians fear peace is impossible

In the news today: Israel-Hamas war roils as Canadians fear peace is impossible

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Most Canadians think lasting peace between Israel, Palestinians is not possible: poll

Most Canadians think lasting peace between Israel, Palestinians is not possible: poll

OTTAWA — A majority of Canadians don't think lasting peace is possible between Israelis and Palestinians, a new poll suggests.
Bombing of hospital in Gaza 'not acceptable,' Trudeau says amid conflicting claims

Bombing of hospital in Gaza 'not acceptable,' Trudeau says amid conflicting claims

OTTAWA — The bombing of a hospital in Gaza was "absolutely unacceptable," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday, as federal officials confirmed Canada stands ready in Egypt to help people in the besieged territory get out amid a worsening humani
Canada Pension Plan board says Alberta pension exit consults are biased, manipulative

Canada Pension Plan board says Alberta pension exit consults are biased, manipulative

EDMONTON — The board of the Canada Pension Plan says Alberta’s consultation with its citizens on quitting the CPP is not a straightforward fact-finding exercise but rather a biased manipulation of public opinion.
Palestinian ambassador warned Ottawa of rising tensions, urges Israel peace talks

Palestinian ambassador warned Ottawa of rising tensions, urges Israel peace talks

OTTAWA — The Palestinian ambassador to Canada says she warned Ottawa six months ago that rising tensions in the region were going to explode into violence.
B.C. premier says spat over Surrey police force 'no longer up for discussion'

B.C. premier says spat over Surrey police force 'no longer up for discussion'

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says a court challenge by the City of Surrey over being forced to continue the transition to a municipal police service "will not be successful.
Free legal advice on sexual assault launched by B.C. non-profit

Free legal advice on sexual assault launched by B.C. non-profit

VANCOUVER — A free and confidential legal service is now being offered to people who have been sexually assaulted in British Columbia.
Manitoba man found not criminally responsible for killing parents, attacking coworker

Manitoba man found not criminally responsible for killing parents, attacking coworker

WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg woman who suffered life-threatening injuries after her coworker stabbed her more than a dozen times told a judge she is haunted by the attack and fears being in public nearly two years later.
Tories want House to study CBC editorial choice, despite broadcaster's independence

Tories want House to study CBC editorial choice, despite broadcaster's independence

OTTAWA — The official Opposition tried to have a House of Commons committee study an editorial decision of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. on Tuesday, despite its independence from the government being enshrined in law.