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Alberta to introduce bill to include federal officials in trespassing rules

Alberta to introduce bill to include federal officials in trespassing rules

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government house leader is accusing federal officials of trespassing on private property, but the provincial Justice Department said there’s no evidence of that occurring.
RCMP not investigating 2021 general election meddling allegations: deputy minister

RCMP not investigating 2021 general election meddling allegations: deputy minister

OTTAWA — The RCMP is not investigating any allegations of foreign interference concerning the last general election, the federal deputy minister of public safety told a parliamentary committee Wednesday.
Trudeau Foundation to return $200,000 donation over possible connection to China

Trudeau Foundation to return $200,000 donation over possible connection to China

OTTAWA — The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation says it is returning $200,000 it received seven years ago after a media report alleged a potential connection to Beijing.
Environment groups say Bay du Nord approval flawed, must be overturned

Environment groups say Bay du Nord approval flawed, must be overturned

OTTAWA — The future of an offshore oil project in Newfoundland and Labrador is in question as environment and Indigenous groups ask a federal judge to tear up the approval that would allow the project to proceed.
'Havana syndrome' report won't undermine U.S. support for victims: White House

'Havana syndrome' report won't undermine U.S. support for victims: White House

WASHINGTON — The White House says a new report debunking the idea that "Havana syndrome" was the work of a foreign adversary won't diminish President Joe Biden's support for its victims. U.S.
Saskatchewan signs nearly $6-billion health-care deal with federal government

Saskatchewan signs nearly $6-billion health-care deal with federal government

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan's health minister says a new health funding deal with the federal government should help speed up measures already underway to improve access to primary health care, surgeries and mental health and addictions services.
More provinces banning TikTok on government-issued devices pending federal assessment

More provinces banning TikTok on government-issued devices pending federal assessment

Saskatchewan and three Atlantic provinces became the latest jurisdictions Wednesday to ban the use of the TikTok social media app on government-owned devices. The moves came pending the results of a threat assessment by the federal government.
Montreal to pay $6 million, apologize to protesters to settle class-action lawsuits

Montreal to pay $6 million, apologize to protesters to settle class-action lawsuits

MONTREAL — The City of Montreal has agreed to pay $6 million and apologize to protesters who say their rights were violated when they were arrested during demonstrations against various causes, including rising university tuition fees and police brut
Number of temporary foreign workers in Quebec on the rise, labour minister says

Number of temporary foreign workers in Quebec on the rise, labour minister says

QUEBEC — The number of temporary foreign workers is on the rise in Quebec, and the province's labour minister says he expects the trend to continue.
Two Tory MPs silent after Poilievre says they 'regret' meeting German politician

Two Tory MPs silent after Poilievre says they 'regret' meeting German politician

OTTAWA — Two Conservative members of Parliament are remaining tight-lipped about whether they regret meeting with a German politician, which is something Pierre Poilievre has said they do.