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Federal minister plans to hold consultations this summer on immigration intake

Federal minister plans to hold consultations this summer on immigration intake

OTTAWA — The federal government will use this summer's planned consultation on immigration targets to guide future decisions about how many study visas it will issue to international students in the future, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said.
The Latest: Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of birthright citizenship unclear

The Latest: Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of birthright citizenship unclear

The court on Friday issued decisions on the final six cases that were left on its docket for the summer, including emergency appeals relating to Trump’s agenda.
N.S. mayors concerned for local police services as province pushes larger RCMP role

N.S. mayors concerned for local police services as province pushes larger RCMP role

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s plan to increase the provincial role of the RCMP is being questioned by some mayors who say they are wary of the implications for their municipal police forces.
Republicans hit major setback in their effort to ease regulations on gun silencers

Republicans hit major setback in their effort to ease regulations on gun silencers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican efforts to loosen regulations on gun silencers and short-barreled rifles and shotguns have been dealt a big setback with the Senate parliamentarian advising that the proposal would need to clear a 60-vote threshold if inc
First Nations say Alberta data centre approach won't attract big tech players

First Nations say Alberta data centre approach won't attract big tech players

CALGARY — The chiefs of four First Nations in Alberta say they're eager to take part in the province's nascent data centre industry, but argue the province is taking the wrong approach to attract large-scale tech players.
Ontario expanding publicly funded private surgical and diagnostic centres

Ontario expanding publicly funded private surgical and diagnostic centres

Ontario is expanding its suite of publicly funded private community surgical and diagnostic centres, Premier Doug Ford said Friday.
Saskatchewan's provincewide state of emergency expires after wildfire crisis recedes

Saskatchewan's provincewide state of emergency expires after wildfire crisis recedes

REGINA — Saskatchewan's provincewide wildfire state of emergency is no more exactly one month after it was issued.
The Latest: Trump emboldened to accelerate his agenda after nationwide injunction ruling

The Latest: Trump emboldened to accelerate his agenda after nationwide injunction ruling

After a divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, President Donald Trump told reporters he’d “promptly file” to advance policies blocked by judges, including birthright citizenshi
Supreme Court doesn't rule on Louisiana's second majority Black congressional district

Supreme Court doesn't rule on Louisiana's second majority Black congressional district

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday put off ruling on a second Black majority congressional district in Louisiana, instead ordering new arguments in the fall.
Family sues over US detention in what may be first challenge to courthouse arrests involving kids

Family sues over US detention in what may be first challenge to courthouse arrests involving kids

A mother and her two young kids are fighting for their release from a Texas immigration detention center in what is believed to be the first lawsuit involving children challenging the Trump administration's policy on immigrant arrests at courthouses.
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