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Prime minister, MPs attend ceremony to raise Pride flag on Parliament Hill

Prime minister, MPs attend ceremony to raise Pride flag on Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney was joined by members of Parliament from all parties this afternoon as he raised the Pride flag in Ottawa.
Rule of law, judges 'under attack' in many countries, Canada's chief justice says

Rule of law, judges 'under attack' in many countries, Canada's chief justice says

OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner says the rule of law and judicial independence are "under attack" in many countries around the world — but Canadians have reasons to be optimistic.
Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills

Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills

BATON ROUGE, La.
Judge disqualifies Democrat Daniel Blackman from Georgia Public Service Commission primary

Judge disqualifies Democrat Daniel Blackman from Georgia Public Service Commission primary

ATLANTA (AP) — Votes won't count for Democrat Daniel Blackman in the June 17 primary election for Georgia Public Service Commission after a judge ruled Tuesday that Blackman hadn't proved that he had lived in Fulton County for the required year befor
New AI minister says Canada won’t ‘over-index’ on AI regulation

New AI minister says Canada won’t ‘over-index’ on AI regulation

OTTAWA — Canada's new minister of artificial intelligence said Tuesday he'll put less emphasis on AI regulation and more on finding ways to harness the technology's economic benefits.
Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says

Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says

OTTAWA — Ottawa’s efforts to prepare the country for the impacts of climate change have stumbled out of the gate, Canada’s environment commissioner said Tuesday.
Premier Smith visits rural Alberta to lend voice to local byelection candidate

Premier Smith visits rural Alberta to lend voice to local byelection candidate

THREE HILLS — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is winning applause but also facing pointed questions from party members ahead of three byelections.

A former Arizona lawmaker is indicted on charges that he forged nominating petitions

PHOENIX (AP) — A former Republican lawmaker in Arizona has been indicted on charges that he forged signatures on his nominating petitions for his 2024 reelection campaign.
Federal government slow to reduce, modernize its office space

Federal government slow to reduce, modernize its office space

OTTAWA — The federal government has moved slowly to reduce its office space, a new report by Canada's auditor general said Tuesday.
Auditor general finds F-35 costs soared due to project delays, pilot shortages

Auditor general finds F-35 costs soared due to project delays, pilot shortages

OTTAWA — The estimated cost of Canada’s incoming fleet of advanced stealth fighters exploded by nearly 50 per cent in just a few years, auditor general Karen Hogan said Tuesday.
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