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Parks Canada signs agreement with First Nations, opens door to harvesting in Jasper

Parks Canada signs agreement with First Nations, opens door to harvesting in Jasper

Parks Canada and two First Nations have signed an agreement that points to a stronger Indigenous voice in national parks management and opens the door to harvesting in western Alberta's Jasper National Park.
Canadian spy chief stresses co-operation on research security at Five Eyes summit

Canadian spy chief stresses co-operation on research security at Five Eyes summit

OTTAWA — The head of Canada's spy service says the way to shield advanced technology from adversaries like China and Russia is to educate researchers and scientists about the risks, not tell them what they should or should not do.
Alberta says Quebec pension model back on table in Canada Pension Plan exit debate

Alberta says Quebec pension model back on table in Canada Pension Plan exit debate

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is again considering using the Quebec investment model for a possible provincial pension plan, less than a week after Finance Minister Nate Horner announced the Quebec option had been scrapped.
Ottawa resident tells convoy organizers' trial he felt 'threatened' during protest

Ottawa resident tells convoy organizers' trial he felt 'threatened' during protest

Ottawa resident Paul Jorgenson felt "threatened" during "Freedom Convoy" demonstrations in winter 2022, he said during his testimony at the criminal trial of two protest organizers on Tuesday.
Trump is appealing a narrow gag order imposed on him in his 2020 election interference case

Trump is appealing a narrow gag order imposed on him in his 2020 election interference case

Former President Donald Trump is appealing a narrow gag order that bars him from making statements attacking prosecutors, potential witnesses and court staff in his election interference case in Washington, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
Ex-Michigan gubernatorial candidate sentenced to 2 months behind bars for Capitol riot role

Ex-Michigan gubernatorial candidate sentenced to 2 months behind bars for Capitol riot role

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced a former Republican candidate for Michigan governor to two months behind bars for joining a mob's Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.
Calgary's new public transit safety strategy to address crime and social disorder

Calgary's new public transit safety strategy to address crime and social disorder

Calgary city council has approved a public transit safety strategy to address crime and social disorder on buses and trains.
Freeland considering action on short-term rentals after B.C. announces crackdown

Freeland considering action on short-term rentals after B.C. announces crackdown

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is applauding the B.C. government for going after short-term rentals and says the federal government is looking at what it can do on the issue as well. The B.C.
Government to begin sharing results of federal spending review next month, Anand says

Government to begin sharing results of federal spending review next month, Anand says

OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Anita Anand says the federal government will begin sharing the results of its spending review next month, with final calculations coming out at the beginning of March.
Manitoba Liberals name lone remaining legislature member as interim leader

Manitoba Liberals name lone remaining legislature member as interim leader

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Liberals have named Cindy Lamoureux as their interim leader. Lamoureux was the only Liberal to retain her seat in the Oct.
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