Canada's Mounties Say Female Officers Can Wear Hijabs
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed Wednesday that it had recently changed its policy to allow the Muslim headscarf.
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Canada Releases Details On Inquiry Into Murdered, Missing Indigenous Women
In his campaign, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to launch an investigation into the disappearances of more than 1,000 Native women. Families and advocates have been waiting for years.
Canadian Oil Spill Threatens Drinking Water
An oil slick has forced the city of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, to shut down its water treatment plant, after a pipeline dumped tens of thousands of gallons into the North Saskatchewan River.
Canada Legalizes Physician-Assisted Dying
Canadian lawmakers have passed legislation to legalize physician-assisted death. It comes after an intense debate about who should be eligible for the option.
Canadian Officials Hope Wildfire Fight Has Reached A Turning Point
A massive fire has caused more than 80,000 people to evacuate Fort McMurray, in the province of Alberta. Cooler weather and light rain have boosted hopes it might soon be contained.
Blaze Area Of Wildfires In Canada 'Could Double,' As Energy Company Evacuates
A massive wildfire in Alberta now extends more than 600 square miles, and officials are concerned that it could double in size on Saturday because of windy, dry weather conditions.
In Photos: Canada's Devastating Fort McMurray Wildfires
The fires near Fort McMurray, Alberta, have been burning all week, and responders are still far from containing them. Take a look at how the emergency has unfolded.
Canada's Government Introduces Bill To Legalize Physician-Assisted Suicide
The long-awaited legislation is limited to people with serious and incurable medical issues, and would require multiple evaluations and a 15-day waiting period. It's several steps from becoming law.
Canadian First Nation Declares State Of Emergency Over Suicide Attempts
The isolated Attawapiskat community is home to about 2,000 people. In March, there were 28 suicide attempts — and on Saturday night alone, 11 people tried to kill themselves, the CBC reports.
U.S., Canada Announce Shared Goals For Fighting Climate Change
President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled goals for cutting methane emissions from the oil and gas industry by more than 40 percent by 2025, among other ambitious targets.