Politics

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mexico's government has repeatedly raised concerns with the U.S.

OTTAWA — As wildfires rage in western Canada, a communications and broadcasting policy expert says the national weather alerting system should account for a wider range of extreme events.

CHARLOTTETOWN — The federal government is examining its approach to immigration as part of a wider look at what is driving Canada's housing crunch and what it can do about it.

OTTAWA — Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation in Saskatchewan has settled a specific claim with the federal government over nearly 20,000 acres of land.

Montreal will give out boxes of free toys and baby supplies to every family in the city with a new infant starting next year. The so-called "welcome baby" boxes will be available in 45 city libraries as of Jan.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s Opposition New Democrats promised to freeze hydroelectricity rates for one year if they win the election slated for Oct. 3, although any final decision on rates rests with the province's independent energy regulator.

Ontario will be offering funding to public-health units that want to merge as the province works on a "longer-term" approach to public health that clarifies roles and responsibilities, Health Minister Sylvia Jones said Tuesday.

MONTREAL — Quebec has released a new plan to curb the number of collisions on its roads, including higher fines to deter dangerous driving.

OTTAWA — Toughening up the bail system without putting more people of colour behind bars is a balancing act, the leader of Canada's police chiefs said Tuesday.

FREDERICTON — A First Nations community in New Brunswick will soon be surrounded by security gates in an effort to curb illegal drug activity.