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Alberta premier defends minister over possible conflict of interest concerns

Alberta premier defends minister over possible conflict of interest concerns

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending one of her cabinet ministers over possible conflict of interest concerns.
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Minister urges U.S. to stand strong with Canada in regulating tech giants like Meta

Minister urges U.S. to stand strong with Canada in regulating tech giants like Meta

WASHINGTON — Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is urging the United States to stand strong with Canada over regulating tech giants in order to protect the news industry, which she said is vital to preserving Western democracies.
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Manitoba Liberal campaign promise includes aid for people's 'crushing' weight of debt

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Liberals are promising help for people and businesses facing crushing debtloads. Campaigning for the Oct.
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Former Tennessee lawmaker Brian Kelsey can stay out of prison while challenging sentencing

Former Tennessee lawmaker Brian Kelsey can stay out of prison while challenging sentencing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former Tennessee state senator can stay out of prison as he challenges his 21-month sentence for violating federal campaign finance laws, a federal judge ruled.
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What happens next, now that Anthony Rota has resigned as Speaker?

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament are set to elect a new Speaker next week, following the resignation of Anthony Rota.
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Manitoba New Democrats receive campaign support from panel of doctors

WINNIPEG — Some Manitoba doctors are voicing their support for the province's New Democrats ahead of the Oct. 3 election.
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Invitation withdrawn for ethnic nationalist set to testify at Quebec legislature

Invitation withdrawn for ethnic nationalist set to testify at Quebec legislature

QUEBEC — An ethnic nationalist who had been scheduled to testify Thursday before a Quebec legislature committee studying the province's immigration plan was told today he's no longer welcome.
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Turkey senior diplomat 'disappointed' by Canada's ongoing arms-export embargo

Turkey senior diplomat 'disappointed' by Canada's ongoing arms-export embargo

OTTAWA — Turkey's deputy minister of foreign affairs says Ankara still wants Canada to drop its arms embargo, while pushing back on concerns about tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia. "One issue, ...
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Michigan fake elector defendants want case dropped due to attorney general's comments

Michigan fake elector defendants want case dropped due to attorney general's comments

LANSING, Mich.
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Turning offices into homes could help address the housing crisis, but can it be done?

Turning offices into homes could help address the housing crisis, but can it be done?

OTTAWA — The building used to feature endless cubicles, long hallways and fluorescent lighting.
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