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.
Ex-Mountie says hunt for stabbing suspect complicated by vast open space of Prairies
A former Mountie says the vast open spaces of the Prairies could complicate the manhunt for one of the suspects in Sunday's deadly stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan.
"This is a huge area, and there's a whole lot of nothing," said retired RCMP officer Sherry Benson-Podolchuk. "There's a lot of places people can hide."
Her comments come as police continue to search for 30-year-old Myles Sanderson. Police say he may be injured, is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
30-year-old Myles Sanderson is still at large, may be injured
Police say one of two suspects in Sunday's deadly stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan is still at large.
They say 30-year-old Myles Sanderson may be injured, adding he is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
The body of the other suspect in the attacks, 31-year-old Damian Sanderson, was discovered outdoors in a grassy area on the James Smith Cree Nation on Monday, not far from one of the crime scenes.
RCMP say one suspect in Saskatchewan stabbing rampage found dead
RCMP say Damien Sanderson, one of two suspects in a deadly stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan, has been found dead.
The body of the 31-year-old was discovered outdoors in a grassy area on the James Smith Cree Nation.
Police say he had visible injuries that were not self-inflicted.
His brother, 30-year-old Myles Sanderson, is the second suspect wanted in the stabbings.
Police say he is still at large, may be injured and could be in Regina.
Timeline of the police response to stabbings in Saskatchewan that killed at least 10
On Sept. 4, two suspects allegedly went on a rampage across part of Saskatchewan. Police say 10 people died and 15 others were injured over the 13 locations where the attacks took place. Here's a timeline of the police response. All times local:
5:40 a.m. - RCMP receives multiple calls from James Smith Cree Nation about stabbings at different locations.