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Feds release carbon pricing impact data as cost debate rages

Feds release carbon pricing impact data as cost debate rages

OTTAWA — Canada's greenhouse-gas emissions will be 12 per cent lower in 2030 with carbon pricing in place than they would be if it was scrapped, new federal data published Thursday suggest.
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Canada to contribute $5B to Ukraine loan as G7 leaders reach accord on Russian assets

Canada to contribute $5B to Ukraine loan as G7 leaders reach accord on Russian assets

SAVELLETRI DI FASANO — Canada will contribute $5 billion toward a loan to Ukraine that will be based on future revenue from frozen Russian assets, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday in Italy.
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Trump refers to Milwaukee as 'horrible' just before the city hosts the Republican convention

Trump refers to Milwaukee as 'horrible' just before the city hosts the Republican convention

MADISON, Wis.
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A defiant Fani Willis appears to call out her critics in Trump case in speech at Black church

A defiant Fani Willis appears to call out her critics in Trump case in speech at Black church

MARIETTA, Ga.
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Military growing more reliant on contractors — a boon for CAE, chief executive says

Military growing more reliant on contractors — a boon for CAE, chief executive says

MONTREAL — CAE Inc. chief executive Marc Parent says a growing reliance on private contractors by Western armed forces — including Canada’s — bodes well for his company and global security, even as questions linger around spending and accountability.
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Sen. John Fetterman was at fault in car accident and seen going 'high rate of speed,' police say

Sen. John Fetterman was at fault in car accident and seen going 'high rate of speed,' police say

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman was seen driving at a “high rate of speed” on Sunday morning just before he rear-ended another car on Interstate 70 in Maryland, according to a state police report.
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Feuding Labrador Indigenous groups — one recognized, one not — celebrate court ruling

Feuding Labrador Indigenous groups — one recognized, one not — celebrate court ruling

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Federal Court judge has dismissed a bid by Labrador's Innu Nation to throw out an agreement involving the NunatuKavut Community Council, but both groups claim the ruling is a win.
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With deal done, Disney withdraws lawsuit, ending last conflict with DeSantis and his appointees

With deal done, Disney withdraws lawsuit, ending last conflict with DeSantis and his appointees

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney asked a federal appellate court to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida Gov.
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Ottawa to expand early retirement eligibility for front-line safety, security workers

Ottawa to expand early retirement eligibility for front-line safety, security workers

OTTAWA — The federal government is moving to expand early retirement eligibility for some kinds of front-line workers. Treasury Board President Anita Anand says the Liberals are planning to introduce legislation this fall to make it happen.
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Biden campaign calls on GOP to drop lawsuits over mail ballots, citing Trump's new fondness for it

Biden campaign calls on GOP to drop lawsuits over mail ballots, citing Trump's new fondness for it

DENVER (AP) — President Joe Biden's reelection campaign on Thursday called on top Republicans to drop litigation seeking to curtail aspects of mail balloting now that Donald Trump has begun to embrace the method.
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