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Intelligence watchdog's delayed report says Global Affairs program risks blowback

Intelligence watchdog's delayed report says Global Affairs program risks blowback

OTTAWA — Canada's intelligence watchdog says a program that has diplomats collecting sensitive information abroad runs the risk of blowback from foreign states.

Trump's lawyers tell Supreme Court to stay out of immunity dispute in 2020 election case for now

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to stand down from a dispute over whether he can be prosecuted on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results.
Manitoba to receive 24 per cent boost in federal equalization transfer next year

Manitoba to receive 24 per cent boost in federal equalization transfer next year

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is set to receive a major boost in federal equalization payments next year. New figures from the federal government show Manitoba is expected to receive $4.

Donald Trump's GOP rivals once again compelled to rally to his defense after Colorado ruling

AMES, Iowa (AP) — With less than a month to go before voting begins, Donald Trump 's Republican rivals are once again rallying to his defense, this time after Colorado's Supreme Court ruled to remove him from the state’s presidential primary ballot u
'Diminished' hope: Yellowhead Institute to end reports on TRC calls to action

'Diminished' hope: Yellowhead Institute to end reports on TRC calls to action

OTTAWA — Canada has been so slow to carry out recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that an Indigenous-led think tank says it has decided to stop publishing an annual report tracking its progress.
In federal challenge to Mississippi law, arguments focus on racial discrimination and public safety

In federal challenge to Mississippi law, arguments focus on racial discrimination and public safety

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge will consider arguments over racial discrimination, public safety and local democracy as he decides whether to block appointments to a state-run court set to be created on Jan.
NYC Council approves bill banning solitary confinement in city jails

NYC Council approves bill banning solitary confinement in city jails

NEW YORK (AP) — Over the objections of Mayor Eric Adams, New York City lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday meant to ban solitary confinement in the city’s jails.
The Constitution's insurrection clause threatens Trump's campaign. Here is how that is playing out

The Constitution's insurrection clause threatens Trump's campaign. Here is how that is playing out

DENVER (AP) — Former President Donald Trump's bid to win back the White House is now threatened by two sentences added to the U.S. Constitution 155 years ago.
New Liberal ads in Prairie ridings target Conservatives over Ukraine trade deal

New Liberal ads in Prairie ridings target Conservatives over Ukraine trade deal

OTTAWA — The Liberals have been accusing the Conservatives of "turning their backs on Ukraine," and now the party is making that argument in attack ads running in more than a dozen Prairie ridings that are home to large Ukrainian communities.
Quebec, Inuit to reopen self-government negotiations in new year

Quebec, Inuit to reopen self-government negotiations in new year

MONTREAL — The Quebec government and the organization that officially represents Inuit in the province are reopening negotiations around self-government for the province's Far North.
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