Новости за 17.04.2018

Justin Trudeau became the first Canadian prime minister to address the French National Assembly and delivered a message of inclusive economic growth, progressive trade and gender parity. Here is an excerpt of the speech.

The president of the Humboldt Broncos says the GoFundMe page dedicated to crash victims’ families will close Wednesday and the money will be transferred to a new memorial fund. The campaign has raised over $12 million.

The father of Humboldt Broncos player Evan Thomas recounted his son’s last moments at a memorial service on Monday in Saskatoon. The teen was one of 16 people who died in an April 6 crash involving the Broncos team bus.

The White House has pushed back fresh measures against Moscow, in a move that appears to walk back comments made by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley over the weekend.

Chewing gum is a blight on city streets and takes a heavy toll on the environment, say its critics. But one woman in Britain is performing modern-day alchemy on it – Gumdrop founder Anna Bullus.

As adult-film actress Stormy Daniels looked on, a federal judge ordered U.S. President Donald Trump’s longtime personal lawyer Michael Cohen to cough up the name of a client he had hoped to keep secret at a Monday court hearing: Sean Hannity. Chris Dignam reports.

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip says he commends B.C. Premier John Horgan’s stance against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs president says the Indigenous community continues to oppose the pipeline.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry says Toronto will play Game 2 of their playoff series against the Washington Wizards as though it were Game 7. The teams face off in Toronto on Tuesday after the Raptors won Game 1 on Saturday.

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says the Prime Minister’s plan to help build the Trans Mountain pipeline is not an “appropriate” use of taxpayers’ money. Justin Trudeau has promised financial tools to ensure the expansion goes ahead.

National security adviser Daniel Jean says he tried to dispel misinformation over Jaspal Atwal's presence at an event with the Prime Minister. The Tories are calling on Justin Trudeau to withdraw statements he made about the controversy.

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley introduced legislation Monday that would allow the government to restrict oil shipments leaving the province. Notley says Alberta will “do what it takes” to see the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion built.