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EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney is defending Alberta’s lieutenant-governor after she suggested she may not automatically pass a sovereignty act bill proposed by a candidate vying to replace him as United Conservative leader.

OTTAWA — A dispute between an Ottawa landlord and a group loosely associated with the "Freedom Convoy" protest in Ottawa last winter will be sorted out by a judge.

MONTREAL — The Coalition Avenir Québec is no longer promising all Quebecers access to a family doctor, recognizing Friday that a key promise the party made four years ago is simply not achievable.

OTTAWA — Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole will deliver a greeting at the party's leadership event where his successor will be named but he won't be on the stage. Party president Rob Batherson said during the leadership event on Sept.

OTTAWA — The inquiry into Ottawa's unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act during protests last winter will be delayed until October because of a health issue. The Public Order Emergency Commission was to begin hearings Sept.

BEIJING — Canada's embassy in Beijing says censors have removed its posts about a United Nations report on human rights in Xinjiang from two Chinese social media platforms.

The spice implicated in the food poisoning of 12 diners at a Markham, Ont., restaurant has been recalled across Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said a recall had been issued for Mr.

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OTTAWA — Scott Aitchison, the former mayor of Hunstville, Ont., is running for federal Conservative party leader.

OTTAWA — Scott Aitchison started knocking on doors at a young age.