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Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

OTTAWA — The average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year from the Liberal government's planned income tax cut, the parliamentary budget officer said in an analysis released on Wednesday.
The Latest: US says foreign students seeking visas must unlock social media accounts

The Latest: US says foreign students seeking visas must unlock social media accounts

The U.S. State Department said Wednesday that it is restarting the process for foreigners to apply for student visas but says all applicants must have their social media accounts set to ‘public’ to allow review by officials.
What to know about the impacts of the Supreme Court's ruling on transgender care for youth

What to know about the impacts of the Supreme Court's ruling on transgender care for youth

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming surgery for transgender youth in a ruling that’s likely to reverberate across the country. Most Republican-controlled states already have similar bans.
Bloc Québécois supply management bill moves swiftly through Parliament

Bloc Québécois supply management bill moves swiftly through Parliament

OTTAWA — A Bloc Québécois bill to take Canada's supply management system off the table in future trade negotiations has passed swiftly through Parliament, with little opposition.
Trump remakes the White House with new flagpoles

Trump remakes the White House with new flagpoles

WASHINGTON (AP) — The American flag has long flown from a pole on the White House roof, but that's always been too small for President Donald Trump , who wants everything to be bigger and more beautiful.
Business groups push for pause on Canada's digital services tax targeting tech giants

Business groups push for pause on Canada's digital services tax targeting tech giants

OTTAWA — Ottawa is under pressure to pause digital services tax legislation that directs large tech companies to make a big retroactive payment by June 30. Canadian and U.S. business groups, organizations representing U.S.
Pay inequality persists for women, minorities in federal public service: report

Pay inequality persists for women, minorities in federal public service: report

OTTAWA — While the federal government has made gains on diversity and equity in the public service, inequities persist when it comes to pay, a new Treasury Board report says.
Hundreds of groups call on Ottawa to scrap border bill over privacy, rights concerns

Hundreds of groups call on Ottawa to scrap border bill over privacy, rights concerns

OTTAWA — More than 300 civil society organizations are calling on the Liberal government to withdraw its new border bill, saying the legislation threatens liberties, refugee and migrant rights and the privacy of all Canadians.
Trump says supporters ‘more in love’ with him than ever, as MAGA world splits over Iran

Trump says supporters ‘more in love’ with him than ever, as MAGA world splits over Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday downplayed any notion that his supporters are cooling on him amid uncertainty over whether he will order a U.S.
Race for Yukon's next premier between business insider and former chief

Race for Yukon's next premier between business insider and former chief

A new premier of Yukon is expected to be chosen by the governing Liberal party on Thursday, leaving the winner with just months to make their mark before a territorial election has to be called.
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