CANADA BRIEFLY

TRUDEAU MEETS SUU KYI ABOUT MYANMAR CRISIS: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was described as being very direct with Myanmar’s leader about the state-led violence that has triggered a refugee crisis. Canada’s special envoy on the crisis, Bob Rae, said on Friday that Trudeau was very direct with Aung San Suu Kyi and the two leaders didn’t immediately agree with each other. Suu Kyi has faced widespread international criticism for not speaking out against allegations that include arson, rape and shootings by Myanmar soldiers.

ARE YOU CARRYING ANY MARIJUANA?: A senior federal border services agency official says visitors to Canada will be asked if they are bringing marijuana into the country as recreational pot use is legalized. Peter Hill told a Commons committee that signs will be posted at border points to remind people that unauthorized importation of pot remains illegal. The border agency says the new question to travellers about marijuana will be similar to those that officers already ask about other controlled or prohibited goods.

FREE LEGAL ADVICE FOR NOVA SCOTIA SEX ASSAULT VICTIMS:

Sexual assault victims in Nova Scotia will be able to get free legal advice to help them work out their options after an assault. Victims will receive up to four hours of independent legal advice through a federal-provincial pilot project. Justice Minister Mark Furey says the government has been told clearly that victims and survivors needed better support.

NEWFOUNDLAND DRIVER HAS RACKED UP SIX-FIGURE FINES:

Police in Newfoundland say they recently pulled over a driver who owes $158,000 in unpaid fines. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary say the man was caught driving with a suspended licence and no insurance on Thursday morning in St. John’s.

ONTARIO PARK CLOSED DUE TO LAND CLAIM PROTEST: Ontario Provincial Police say a park on the shores of Lake Huron has been closed to the public due to a demonstration. Police say a trailer has been parked at the entrance to Pinery Provincial Park in what police say is in support of a land claim. — The Canadian Press