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Parti Québécois wants robots, automation to replace temporary immigrants

Parti Québécois wants robots, automation to replace temporary immigrants

MONTREAL — The Parti Québécois says it would lean on robots and automation to replace temporary workers as part of a lengthy proposal to slash immigration to Quebec, claiming its plan is a necessary course correction to ease housing pressure and prot
Republicans ask U.S. Supreme Court to block counting of some provisional ballots in Pennsylvania

Republicans ask U.S. Supreme Court to block counting of some provisional ballots in Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court for an emergency order in Pennsylvania that could result in thousands of votes not being counted in this year's election in the battleground state.
Four things to know from Kamala Harris' latest podcast interviews

Four things to know from Kamala Harris' latest podcast interviews

WASHINGTON (AP) — In today’s fragmented media environment, podcasts have become prized venues for politicians to reach voters. Kamala Harris recently conducted two interviews that were released this week.
US presses ahead with modest Mideast plans despite election uncertainty

US presses ahead with modest Mideast plans despite election uncertainty

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the U.S. presidential election just a week away, the Biden administration is not giving up hope for short-term deals for cease-fires between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. But U.S.
Lawsuit alleging anti-Black racism in federal public service heads to Federal Court

Lawsuit alleging anti-Black racism in federal public service heads to Federal Court

OTTAWA — A Federal Court hearing got underway Monday to determine whether a group of Black public servants can proceed with a class-action lawsuit alleging discrimination in the federal government.
'Baffling': MP says Alberta minister made false claims about pandemic bill

'Baffling': MP says Alberta minister made false claims about pandemic bill

EDMONTON — A Liberal member of Parliament says he's baffled by the Alberta United Conservative government's response to his private member's bill about pandemic preparedness.
New Brunswick Progressive Conservatives announce interim leader after election defeat

New Brunswick Progressive Conservatives announce interim leader after election defeat

FREDERICTON — A former provincial cabinet minister has been named as interim leader of the Progressive Conservatives in New Brunswick.
In their own words: What it's like in a 'chaos' Congress and why these lawmakers keep coming back

In their own words: What it's like in a 'chaos' Congress and why these lawmakers keep coming back

WASHINGTON (AP) — Polarizing. Challenging. A lot of wasted time. That’s how six lawmakers described what it is like being in the U.S.
Liberals put focus on accountability as N.S. parties begin first full day of campaign

Liberals put focus on accountability as N.S. parties begin first full day of campaign

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Liberal leader took direct aim at his Progressive Conservative opponent Monday, saying the Liberals want to bring accountability to government if elected Nov. 26.
Quebec's head of youth protection resigns after sex scandal at detention facility

Quebec's head of youth protection resigns after sex scandal at detention facility

MONTREAL — Quebec's provincial director of youth protection has resigned, days after a media report claimed that educators at a Montreal detention centre for troubled minors had sexual relations with detainees.