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QUÉBEC — The leader of the sovereigntist Parti Québécois is throwing his support behind a possible referendum in Alberta, applauding Premier Danielle Smith for standing up for her province.

QUÉBEC — The Quebec government says it has found the funds to begin much-needed repairs this year to a major Quebec hospital, following severe criticism from the opposition.

From the outside, the new museum looks almost exactly like its predecessor. But just 40 of the 1,600 artifacts that were in the original survived in good condition.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if citizens gather the required signatures on a petition.

OTTAWA — B.C. MP Don Davies will be the interim leader for the New Democratic Party of Canada, chosen by the party's national council Monday evening.

We must "continue to wrap our arms around" the Filipino community as it deals with the burden of the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy that killed 11 people, British Columbia legislator Mable Elmore said on Monday.

A woman told the sexual assault trial of five hockey players Monday that she felt "numb and on autopilot" going through sexual acts with a group of men she didn't know in a hotel room seven years ago.

OTTAWA — Sima Acan took a seat Monday afternoon inside a room with 14 of her rookie colleagues for the first of a flurry of orientation sessions for her new job as a member of Parliament.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will soon move into Rideau Cottage, while the official residence of the prime minister at 24 Sussex Drive remains vacant.