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Provinces may have to agree to Ottawa's 2035 clean power target to access funding

Provinces may have to agree to Ottawa's 2035 clean power target to access funding

OTTAWA — The federal government is to tie billions of dollars in tax credits and grants for provincial electricity projects to progress toward Ottawa's target for an emissions-free electricity grid by 2035.
Alberta is expanding its move over law to keep roadsides safe for workers

Alberta is expanding its move over law to keep roadsides safe for workers

EDMONTON — Alberta drivers will now be expected to move over and slow down when passing roadside workers stopped on the sides of roads, or face a $243 fine and points against thier licences.
Pilot program seeks to reward companies that better protect temporary foreign workers

Pilot program seeks to reward companies that better protect temporary foreign workers

Ottawa introduced a new three-year pilot program Tuesday that would incentivize employers to follow worker-protection rules by making it easier for them to hire temporary foreign workers.
DeSantis replaces his campaign manager as he resets his faltering 2024 presidential bid

DeSantis replaces his campaign manager as he resets his faltering 2024 presidential bid

NEW YORK (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is replacing his campaign manager as the Florida governor resets his sluggish presidential campaign .
A longshot Republican is entering the US Senate race in Wisconsin against Sen. Tammy Baldwin

A longshot Republican is entering the US Senate race in Wisconsin against Sen. Tammy Baldwin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A longshot candidate for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin who has never run for office in the state before plans to launch her candidacy Tuesday, becoming the first Republican to officially get in the race against Democratic Sen.
Member of 'Tennessee Three' makes move toward 2024 Senate bid

Member of 'Tennessee Three' makes move toward 2024 Senate bid

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee state Rep.
Canada sanctions Iran's new national security chief, six drone executives

Canada sanctions Iran's new national security chief, six drone executives

OTTAWA — Canada is sanctioning Iran's new security chief, alongside six Iranians accused of destabilizing the Middle East and Ukraine.
Trump lawyers urge judge to narrow proposed rules on evidence sharing in election subversion case

Trump lawyers urge judge to narrow proposed rules on evidence sharing in election subversion case

Donald Trump’s legal team told a judge overseeing the election conspiracy case against him on Monday that prosecutors' proposed protective order aimed at preventing the public disclosure of evidence is too broad and would restrict his First Amendment
Nonprofits are lobbying a lot less than two decades ago, according to new research

Nonprofits are lobbying a lot less than two decades ago, according to new research

A generation ago nonprofit organizations regularly lobbied for legislation and served as advocates on issues. But according to a recent survey, charities are now far more reluctant to seek to influence lawmakers and other policymakers.
Canadians reassured to see military helping during local emergencies, Blair says

Canadians reassured to see military helping during local emergencies, Blair says

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canadians want to see the military come to their aid during natural disasters, and the Armed Forces will remain a key part of the government's response.
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