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MPs pass law meant to curb forced labour, as critics decry its lack of teeth

MPs pass law meant to curb forced labour, as critics decry its lack of teeth

OTTAWA — A bill that aims to expose the use of child labour and forced labour around the world passed the House of Commons on Wednesday.

Ghana national pleads not guilty to defrauding Wisconsin GOP

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Ghana national pleaded not guilty in federal court Wednesday to stealing about $2.4 million from the Wisconsin Republican Party in a wire fraud scheme.
CSIS must inform MPs about all threats against them, no matter how credible: Trudeau

CSIS must inform MPs about all threats against them, no matter how credible: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Canada's intelligence agencies must immediately inform MPs of any threats against them, regardless of whether those threats are considered credible, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.
Astronaut Jeremy Hansen to carry Canada's flag at crowning of King Charles in London

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen to carry Canada's flag at crowning of King Charles in London

OTTAWA — Before Astronaut Jeremy Hansen gets a chance to wear Canada's colours on a flight around the moon next year, he is set to carry the Canadian flag at the coronation of the country's new King.

Nebraska Democrats look to 2024 after Tuesday election wins

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GOP subpoenas FBI for Biden records; WH denounces 'innuendo'

GOP subpoenas FBI for Biden records; WH denounces 'innuendo'

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top House Republican subpoenaed FBI Director Chris Wray on Wednesday for what he claimed are bureau records related to President Joe Biden and his family, basing the demand on newly surfaced allegations he said an unnamed whistleb
Mississippi governor touts tax cuts, teacher pay raise, jobs

Mississippi governor touts tax cuts, teacher pay raise, jobs

RICHLAND, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves told supporters at one of his first large-scale campaign events Wednesday that he has fulfilled promises to cut taxes, increase teacher pay and promote job development.
Illinois city backs abortion pills ban, defying legal risks

Illinois city backs abortion pills ban, defying legal risks

CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois city on Tuesday banned the mailing or shipping of abortion pills, defying the state's Democratic attorney general and the American Civil Liberties Union, who have repeatedly warned that the move violates Illinois law's prot
Rachel Notley promises to create more jobs if NDP wins election

Rachel Notley promises to create more jobs if NDP wins election

EDMONTON — Alberta's NDP is promising to create 47,000 jobs if the party wins the provincial election set for May 29.
United Conservatives say Notley's net-zero grid promise would cost $87 billion

United Conservatives say Notley's net-zero grid promise would cost $87 billion

EDMONTON — The United Conservative Party says the NDP's plan to mandate a net-zero electricity grid by 2035 would cost at least $87 billion.