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Quebec, feds at odds over secession rights

OTTAWA -- Quebec Premier Lucien Bouchard has called for a special cabinet meeting on Monday in Montreal to discuss Ottawa's decision to intervene in a court case challenging the province's right to secede unilaterally.

Former Mountie translator linked to separatist group

TORONTO -- A former Royal Canadian Mounted Police translator involved in police intelligence has been arrested for allegedly failing to disclose his links to Tamil separatist guerrillas in Sri Lanka.

Chretien is spared court appearance over February scuffle with protester

Prime Minister Jean Chretien's scuffle with a protester has led to an assault charge, but he won't have his day in court. Kenneth Russell, who said his profession is ``fighting government,'' had Chretien charged with assault over the February incident when Chretien grabbed a protester by the neck.

Chretien is spared court appearance over February scuffle with protester

Prime Minister Jean Chretien's scuffle with a protester has led to an assault charge but he won't have his day in court. Kenneth Russell, who said his profession is ``fighting government,'' had Chretien charged with assault over the February incident when Chretien grabbed a protester by the neck.

At risk of backlash, Ottawa vows to enter secession case

OTTAWA -- (AP) -- Despite a warning from Quebec's separatist government, the federal government said Friday it will intervene in a court case challenging the province's right to secede unilaterally.

Sexual orientation added to Rights Act

OTTAWA -- The House of Commons voted Thursday to add ``sexual orientation'' to the Canadian Human Rights Act, two words that have resulted in acrimonious debate and division within the parties.

Bouchard calls elections to fill 2 empty seats

QUEBEC -- Premier Lucien Bouchard has called two by-elections for June 10, one of which is to fill the seat left empty by his predecessor, Jacques Parizeau. Parizeau's L'Assomption riding northeast of Montreal has been vacant since Parizeau officially resigned his seat last Jan. 29.