Good morning. Parliament resumes today after a summer dominated by trade tensions. We'll break down what legislation the Liberals have in store. Plus, the leader of B.C.'s Conservative Party resigns, a new documentary spotlights late Rush drummer Neil Peart and a woman goes undercover in her own sexual assault case.
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Police officer and man injured in shooting outside Belleville, Ont., synagogue
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A police officer and a man were wounded in an exchange of gunfire Sunday near a synagogue in the southeastern Ontario community of Belleville as members of the Jewish community marked Yom Kippur, authorities said.
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit said the shooting happened near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, about 175 kilometres east of Toronto.
Belleville police said the officer encountered the man around 7:10 p.m. and that both were taken to a hospital. The SIU said the man was hospitalized in life-threatening condition, while the officer was injured by gunfire.
Police have not said what led to the shooting or whether the synagogue or Jewish community was targeted. They said there was no risk to public safety and asked people to avoid the area while officers investigated.
– This section compiled by Andrew Davidson |
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MPs head back to Parliament Hill today after a turbulent summer
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Canadian MPs are heading back to Parliament Hill today after a summer break dominated by trade tensions with the U.S.
What's happening: Prime Minister Mark Carney's government will now be turning from diplomacy to its legislative agenda, with an opposition that will be pushing for answers. Carney, who just wrapped a busy week that included an investment summit in Toronto and a speech to the European Parliament in France, told MPs that "this is a crucial session of the House of Commons.... We are going to introduce some of the most consequential legislation not just of this government, but in decades."
What's next: Government House leader Steven MacKinnon told CBC's Rosemary Barton Live that the economy, jobs and trade will be major focuses for the Liberals this fall. The prime minister gave some hints about an upcoming budget during the investment summit. He said they'll be able to balance the operating budget by next year, one year ahead of schedule. The Liberals are also expected to table legislation to further streamline the review process for major projects and make changes to the Labour Code. Two sources told CBC News that the bill is expected to be tabled this week.
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His Hyundai Santa Fe burst into flames on busy highway after repairs at dealership
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Jason Pelletier was driving to work in June when his car suddenly caught fire. He's still searching for answers and compensation.
What happened: Just one day before the explosive fire, Pelletier took his Hyundai Santa Fe to a dealership to replace a head gasket. He noticed a burning smell shortly after leaving the downtown Toronto location, but a service manager said it might be from residue after the service. Pelletier sent concerned text messages to the service manager, but did not receive a reply until after his SUV's engine burst into flames.
Why it matters: Of the 1,140 vehicle fires reported in Canada over the last decade, Hyundai accounted for 168, or roughly 15 per cent. The Korean automaker ranks second, behind Ford. Pelletier's insurer paid him nearly $22,000 — the estimated value of the vehicle before the fire — on top of the cost of a rental car for one month. But according to his own estimates, Pelletier has lost more than $5,000 worth of personal belongings. The cause of the fire is still under forensic investigation.
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