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Green Party deputy leader Jonathan Pedneault steps down for 'personal reasons'

Green Party deputy leader Jonathan Pedneault has announced he is stepping down from his party for 'personal reasons.' Pedneault made the announcement on Tuesday in Ottawa, where he said he will provide no further comments on his decision.

Conservative MP attacked online after praising police for arrest in alleged homophobic crime

Conservative MP Michelle Ferreri is praising the Peterborough Police Service for arresting a man who allegedly hurled homophobic slurs and burned a Pride flag — a move that drew the ire of some social media users who condemned her as a "fake" Conservative.

PCO says it didn't search new human rights chief's online aliases, blames 'administrative oversight'

The Privy Council Office (PCO) says it did not search the aliases Birju Dattani, the new head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, used to make controversial social media posts.

First Nations leaders from across Canada gather in Montreal for AFN annual general assembly

Delegates from hundreds of First Nations are meeting on Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) territory this week to discuss priorities.