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Supporters of Hassan Diab say extradition must not be 'instrument of persecution'

Supporters of Hassan Diab say extradition must not be 'instrument of persecution'

OTTAWA — The federal government's representative in the Senate says he misspoke earlier this spring when he suggested that France had requested the extradition of Ottawa sociology professor Hassan Diab.
'Unmitigated gall': Senator rejects minister's call to pass Liberal guns bill quickly

'Unmitigated gall': Senator rejects minister's call to pass Liberal guns bill quickly

OTTAWA — A battle appears to be brewing between senators and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, as he tries to see the Liberals' controversial gun legislation passed swiftly into law.
Fresh D.C. breeze eases atmospheric angst as Canadian smoke chokes U.S. capital

Fresh D.C. breeze eases atmospheric angst as Canadian smoke chokes U.S. capital

WASHINGTON — A fiery orange sun rose over the iconic landmarks of Washington, D.C., before all but vanishing into a grey Canadian haze Thursday as wildfire smoke from Ontario and Quebec arrived in earnest in the U.S. capital.
Quebec fires: situation 'stable' for coming days; evacuees stuck until next week

Quebec fires: situation 'stable' for coming days; evacuees stuck until next week

MONTREAL — Quebec's precarious wildfire situation is expected to remain stable over the next 48 hours but residents displaced by the raging forest fires likely won't be able to return home until early next week, Premier François Legault said Thursday
Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill

Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill

OTTAWA — Canadians who make content online are to be excluded from future regulations that the Liberal government is imposing on digital giants, a new draft policy shows.
Why is the federal government looking to create a national emergency agency?

Why is the federal government looking to create a national emergency agency?

OTTAWA — The federal government is looking at creating some kind of national disaster response agency in the face of an unusually intense and destructive start to the wildfire season across the country.

Lawsuit seeking new congressional lines for NY could have national political implications

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Lawyers seeking redrawn congressional lines in New York argued before a state appeals court Thursday in a Democrat-backed lawsuit that could have implications in the 2024 fight for control of the House.
Trudeau Foundation board chair says donation from Chinese company has been returned

Trudeau Foundation board chair says donation from Chinese company has been returned

OTTAWA — The chair of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation's board says the organization has returned a $140,000 donation to Millennium Golden Eagle International.
New Mexico rolls out education campaign for recreational marijuana use

New Mexico rolls out education campaign for recreational marijuana use

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — After more than a year of recreational marijuana sales, New Mexico is rolling out its first campaign to educate people about responsible use.
Presley gets Mississippi Democratic nod for governor without party primary, after court ruling

Presley gets Mississippi Democratic nod for governor without party primary, after court ruling

JACKSON, Miss.