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MONTREAL — Many key goals in a proposed agreement on protecting the planet's biodiversity remain unsettled as debate continues over who will pay for the ambitious pledges, delegates at a UN meeting in Montreal said Monday.

Montreal has been chosen as the site of a new United Nations office that will oversee a program focused on developing green, resilient and sustainable cities.

MONTREAL — The ombudsperson of Montreal's Roman Catholic archdiocese is highlighting the "mishandling and delays" of abuse cases against the church and says she hopes that by speaking out, it will jolt the organization to act.

MONTREAL — Canada and other G7 countries have formed a new alliance to compel mining companies to adopt more environmentally sustainable and socially responsible standards, as the Western world ramps up its critical mineral supply chains.

MONTREAL — The federal government is committing $2.4 million in crisis funding towards athletes' mental health.

CHICOUTIMI, Que. — Jacob Newcombe scored twice, Thomas Bégin notched a goal and two assists and the Chicoutimi Saguenéens handed the Sherbrooke Phoenix their third straight loss with a 7-1 victory on Sunday.

QUEBEC — Provincial police in the Quebec region of Beauce say alcohol might have played a role in the death of a 29-year-old man who collided with a tree after losing control of the vehicle early Sunday morning.

SAINT-EUSTACHE, Que. — A woman is in hospital in critical condition after a fire engulfed an apartment building in the Montreal off-island suburb of Saint-Eustache, Que.

MONTREAL — While they're traditionally viewed as concrete jungles rather than natural oases, cities are increasingly taking a leadership role when it comes to protecting biodiversity.

QUEBEC — Evan Courtois scored the game-winning goal at 17:01 of the third period as the Shawinigan Cataractes edged the Quebec Remparts 3-2 on Saturday.