Murray Sinclair dies, U.S. election final hours, greenhouse gas cap and more
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Judge. Senator. Activist. Canada is remembering the life and legacy of Murray Sinclair. His family confirmed the 73 year old died today. Best remembered for leading the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Sinclair spent years listening to residential school survivors – bringing to light historical traumas that continue to shape Canada’s relationship with Indigenous people today.
And: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are both making an aggressive final push -- fitting for what's been a particularly aggressive campaign for the U-S presidency. And some of the aggression is leading officials to increase security measures for candidates, and voting officials.
Also: Canada’s federal government unveils its draft plan to impose a greenhouse gas emissions cap on the country’s oil and gas sector. The goal: cap emissions 35 per cent below 2019 levels. The plan is prompting fury from Alberta’s premier.
Plus: Protests at Hindu and Sikh temples in B-C and Ontario, the legendary hit-maker and producer Quincy Jones has died and much more.