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Canada still top of mind for Trump, 'not a good place to be'

Canada still top of mind for Trump, 'not a good place to be'

OTTAWA — As President Donald Trump signed an executive order for reciprocal tariffs on Thursday that escalates his trade threats, his administration took aim at Canada's digital services tax as a major trade irritant.
Territorial premiers send message in Washington that the Arctic is not for sale

Territorial premiers send message in Washington that the Arctic is not for sale

WASHINGTON — Territorial premiers said it is a critical time for the Arctic amid U.S. President Donald Trump's increasing rhetoric of American expansion and actions to disrupt global trade. But they are very clear: the Arctic is not for sale.
Trump administration lays off probationary government workers, warns others of large cuts to come

Trump administration lays off probationary government workers, warns others of large cuts to come

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday intensified its sweeping efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce, the nation's largest employer, by ordering agencies to lay off nearly all probationary employees who had not yet gain
Canada makes sweeping changes to First Nations child services program

Canada makes sweeping changes to First Nations child services program

OTTAWA — Canada has announced sweeping changes to a program designed to ensure First Nations kids get the care and supports they need, when they need them.

Alaska US senators introduce bill that would again designate North America's tallest peak as Denali

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska's Republican U.S.
Trump's threats against Canada could reduce visits to border peace garden

Trump's threats against Canada could reduce visits to border peace garden

BOISSEVAIN, Man. — The International Peace Garden that straddles the Canada-United States border has for more than 90 years been a quiet, pastoral place to celebrate friendship between the two countries.
Manitoba Premier Kinew stresses long-term goal as U.S. tariffs battle continues

Manitoba Premier Kinew stresses long-term goal as U.S. tariffs battle continues

WASHINGTON — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says a trip by Canada's premiers to Washington, D.C., has been a success even though there's no sign of a change in American plans to impose steep tariffs on Canadian goods.
Alberta NDP Leader Nenshi calls on premier to fire health minister over scandal

Alberta NDP Leader Nenshi calls on premier to fire health minister over scandal

EDMONTON — The leader of Alberta’s Opposition NDP says it’s time to fire Health Minister Adriana LaGrange given new allegations surrounding high-level corruption in medical contracts.
NDP asking integrity commissioner to investigate Ford video of trip to Washington

NDP asking integrity commissioner to investigate Ford video of trip to Washington

TORONTO — Ontario's NDP and Liberal party leaders cried foul Thursday over a trip Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford took to Washington, D.C., in the middle of a snap election he called, saying he's touting that visit for partisan purposes.
Trudeau congratulates Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa despite terrorist listing

Trudeau congratulates Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa despite terrorist listing

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lauded Syria's interim president Thursday despite the fact Ahmed al-Sharaa leads a group Canada still designates as a terrorist organization.