Canada faces recession after third quarter GDP drop
Finance Minister Paul Martin acknowledged Canada’s economy contracted 0.2 percent in the third quarter, with a 0.8 percent annualized fall, as Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge signaled possible further quarterly declines. The government pledged social spending and tax cuts, including a 400 million EI premium cut next year.
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Victim declines sentencing circle in Saskatoon case
In Saskatoon, night refuses to take part as two former police officers jailed for unlawful confinement push for a sentencing circle. Crown prosecutors and defense lawyers debate community healing versus victim participation as Justice Scheibel weighs open process vs victim consent.
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Edmonton police officer faces trial over fatal high speed crash
Constable Ken Brander is charged with criminal negligence causing death and bodily harm after a speeding unmarked police car hit a family car on the Yellowhead Trail in June. Seven-year-old Giovanni Aleman died. his brother Jonathon, six, suffered severe burns and lost part of an arm. Brander's preliminary hearing is set for May 6. he will be tried by judge and jury.
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