Don’t shut Line 5: Biden administration issues long-awaited position on Canada-U.S. pipeline

The Biden administration has weighed in for the first time on a major cross-border legal dispute that could shut down portions of Enbridge’s Line 5 Canada-U.S. oil pipeline. The opinion came in an amicus brief that, although nuanced, argued against shutting down the pipeline, partly in order to preserve diplomatic relations with Canada. The more than 1,000-kilometre long … Read more

Case of minister’s car tailgating ambulance settled, says Perak top cop

IPOH: The case of a minister’s official car tailgating an ambulance on the North-South Expressway (NSE) last month has been resolved, says Perak police chief Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri (pic). He said court action had been taken and the party concerned was issued a compound notice. ALSO READ: ‘Statement taken from driver … Read more

Judge rejects federal bid to recoup legal expenses in Muslim charity court case

A judge has rejected the federal government’s request to recover legal costs it incurred during a major Muslim charity’s court bid to halt an audit of its activities. In his ruling, handed down last month, Ontario Superior Court Justice Markus Koehnen says the Muslim Association of Canada’s case served a valid public interest, even if … Read more

Donald Trump enters 2024 on cusp of unusual position: Election front-runner

Donald Trump is on the verge of entering 2024 arguably holding a status that is unprecedented for him: Election front-runner. It’s an unfamiliar position for a candidate now suddenly leading most 2024 general-election polls in a way he never did in races past. This is despite his supporters attacking the U.S. Capitol, and despite the … Read more