Politics

Chiefs in Ontario vote in favour of federal child welfare reform deal

OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs in Ontario voted overwhelmingly Wednesday in favour of a child welfare reform deal with the federal government.

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High-level EU-US diplomatic talks are called off as transatlantic tensions rise

WASHINGTON (AP) — A planned meeting between European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Secretary of State Marco Rubio was abruptly canceled Wednesday due to “scheduling issues,” coming as political tensions have increased between Europe and

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Economic deal between US and Ukraine will tie the countries together for years. Here’s what it says

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A preliminary economic agreement between Ukraine and the United States would ensure long-term U.S.

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Liberal leadership candidates pitch plans to confront Trump in English debate

MONTREAL — The state of the Canadian economy and U.S. President Donald Trump's trade threats topped the agenda for the Liberal party's English language leadership debate, the second in as many days and the last of the campaign.

Feb 26, 2025 12:28 PM Read more >

Things to know about Byron Donalds, Trump's pick to be Florida's next governor

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced that he's running to be the next governor of Florida in 2026, positioning himself as a possible successor to Gov.

Feb 26, 2025 12:22 PM Read more >

The Latest: Trump says Ukraine can ‘forget about’ joining NATO as he plans to host Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump says Ukraine “could forget about” joining the NATO military alliance as he prepares to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday.

Feb 26, 2025 11:32 AM Read more >

Francis Verreault-Paul picked by Assembly of First Nations as Quebec-Labrador chief

MONTREAL — Francis Verreault-Paul has been elected the new regional chief of the Assembly of First Nations for Quebec and Labrador.

Feb 26, 2025 11:25 AM Read more >

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spar over Musk and Soros donations in high-stakes race

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Feb 26, 2025 10:58 AM Read more >

Supreme Court seems likely to rule for Ohio woman claiming job bias because she's straight

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Wednesday to side with an Ohio woman who claims she suffered sex discrimination from her employer because she is straight.

Feb 26, 2025 10:51 AM Read more >

Trump says he will offer 'gold cards' for $5 million path to citizenship, replacing investor visas

President Donald Trump said that he plans to offer a “gold card” visa with a path to citizenship for $5 million, replacing a 35-year-old visa for investors.

Feb 26, 2025 7:52 AM Read more >