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No foreign interference report more than one year after Liberal government re-elected

No foreign interference report more than one year after Liberal government re-elected

OTTAWA — Canadians still do not have access to an assessment of the work done by a panel tasked with flagging incidents of foreign interference during the last election in 2021.
Canada to introduce open work permit for Iranians, simplify process to stay

Canada to introduce open work permit for Iranians, simplify process to stay

OTTAWA — The federal government is rolling out special temporary measures to make it easier for Iranians in Canada to stay.
Nunavut projects operating deficit for the 2023-2024 fiscal year

Nunavut projects operating deficit for the 2023-2024 fiscal year

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut's finance minister tabled the territory's budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year on Thursday, pledging it will ensure a bright future for Nunavummiut despite a projected operating deficit and challenges posed by carbon pricin
Judge grants motion by state of Michigan to appeal key decision in Line 5 dispute

Judge grants motion by state of Michigan to appeal key decision in Line 5 dispute

WASHINGTON — The U.S.
Federal disaster aid program for 2021 B.C. floods now tops $1 billion

Federal disaster aid program for 2021 B.C. floods now tops $1 billion

ABBOTSFORD, B.C.
Ontario, federal government reach agreement in principle on health care

Ontario, federal government reach agreement in principle on health care

Ontario and the federal government have reached a 10-year deal in principle on health care, paving the way for both sides to iron out the details of how the new money will be spent.
Federal protection proposed for critically at-risk spotted owls in B.C., groups say

Federal protection proposed for critically at-risk spotted owls in B.C., groups say

VANCOUVER — Two environmental groups and a British Columbia First Nation say the federal government is recommending an order to protect the critically at-risk northern spotted owl. Just three of the tiny owls are known to be in the wild in B.C.
Quebec finance minister to table budget March 21, says it will include tax cuts

Quebec finance minister to table budget March 21, says it will include tax cuts

QUEBEC — The Coalition Avenir Québec government will table the first budget of the party's second mandate on March 21. Finance Minister Eric Girard made the announcement today at the province's legislature.
High Court won't hear appeal from media outlet in Jake Virtanen sex assault case

High Court won't hear appeal from media outlet in Jake Virtanen sex assault case

OTTAWA — Canada's highest court has refused to hear an appeal from Glacier Media related to a ruling made during the sexual assault trial of former NHL Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen. A B.C.
In The News for Feb. 23: Is Ontario ready for a nuclear-powered future?

In The News for Feb. 23: Is Ontario ready for a nuclear-powered future?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kick-start your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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