French Oblates begin dismissal proceedings for priest accused of abusing Inuit

The leadership of a Catholic order in France has begun dismissal proceedings against a priest accused of sexually abusing Inuit children in Nunavut. 

A 10-member delegation led by Nunavut Tunnagivik Inc., a group representing Nunavut Inuit, has been in Paris and Lyon this week to seek the extradition of Johannes Rivoire. 

They met with French and Oblate officials and with Rivoire himself to try and persuade him to fly back to Canada on an extra seat they booked on their return flight.

MPs to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth in special sitting of House of Commons

Members of Parliament of all political stripes are expected to rise in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth today during a special sitting of the House of Commons. 

The House Speaker is recalling MPs from their summer break early to commemorate the queen and her 70-year reign after she died last week. 

Pierre Poilievre is set to address the legislature as leader of the Conservative party for the first time, across the aisle from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is slated to kick off the speeches.

Police in Winnipeg allege suspect stabbed stranger, threatened others with knife

A man has been arrested in Winnipeg after police allege he stabbed a stranger on the street and chased others while threatening them with a knife.

Police say they got a report early Friday evening about a man who was threatening to stab people, and not long after, officers found a 41-year-old man with an upper-body stab wound.

They say officers provided emergency medical care using a chest seal, and the man was transported to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable.

Plans underway to display a massive painting of the Queen that hung in old arena

A massive painting of the Queen that was once a fixture during hockey games and concerts in Winnipeg may soon be on public display again.

The painting's owner, Ron D'Errico, says he plans on putting up the painting in a hangar at the security firm he owns.

D'Errico says he recently acquired the hangar and planned to put it on display before the Queen's death.

He also says a shopping centre has inquired about hanging the painting temporarily, but wouldn't disclose the location.

Transition to King Charles III as Canada head of state automatic after Queen's death

As momentous as the death of Queen Elizabeth II may be after her 70 years on the throne, it's pretty much business as usual in terms of Canada's governance.

The monarch remains the constitutional head of state in this country, no matter who is filling the role at any given time, says Philippe Lagassé, an associate professor of international affairs at Carleton University and an expert on the role of the Crown in the Westminster system of government.

A look at the victims of the Saskatchewan stabbing attacks

Ten people were killed in a series of stabbings on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the nearby community of Weldon, northeast of Saskatoon, on Sunday. Police say 18 others were injured. A suspect was found dead on Monday and a second suspect died Wednesday after he was taken into police custody.

Here is a look at some of the victims:

Bonnie Burns, 48

Bonnie Burns was a true matriarch who prioritized her family and home, said her brother, Mark Arcand. She had four sons and two foster children, all of whom were home at the time of the attack.

Timeline of the police response to deadly stabbings in Saskatchewan

RCMP say two men went on a stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan on Sunday. They say 10 people died and 18 others were injured at several locations on the James Smith Cree Nation and nearby village of Weldon. They say one of the suspects, Damien Sanderson, was later found dead. The second suspect, Myles Sanderson, was arrested Wednesday and died shortly after. Here's a timeline of the police response. All times are local: 

Sunday, Sept. 4:

5:40 a.m. - RCMP gets the first report of a stabbing on the James Smith Cree Nation. 

New air passenger protection rules come into effect Thursday

New Air Passenger Protection Regulations go into effect today. 

The update comes as the Canadian Transport Agency tries to close a loophole that left some passengers unable to secure cash refunds after pandemic-related flight cancellations.

Starting Thursday, airlines will be required to issue a full refund for cancellations and delays if passengers are not placed on a new flight within 48 hours, including for reasons outside of the airline's control. 

Suspect in Saskatchewan killings went into medical distress, died after arrest: RCMP

Mounties say Myles Sanderson, a suspect in a deadly series of stabbings in Saskatchewan, went into medical distress a short time after he was taken into custody.

RCMP say Sanderson had stolen a truck in the town of Wakaw and was arrested in the vehicle.

The 32-year-old was then pronounced dead at a Saskatoon hospital.

Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore says the RCMP has requested an independent investigation into the circumstances of Sanderson's death.

Bank of Canada expected to raise key interest rate today

The Bank of Canada is expected to announce it will be raising its key interest rate today, making it the fifth consecutive increase this year.

Some Canadian banks are expecting the Bank of Canada to increase its key rate by three-quarters of a percentage point, bringing it to 3.25 per cent. 

The rate hikes will feed into other lending rates, making it more expensive for Canadians and businesses to borrow money. 

The Bank of Canada, along with central banks around the world, has been raising interest rates in an effort to cool sky-high inflation.