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Premiers want return to co-operation with federal government with new budget

Premiers want return to co-operation with federal government with new budget

OTTAWA — Canada's premiers are warning the federal government not to overreach into their jurisdictions when it comes to delivering the programs laid out in Ottawa's latest budget, but the prime minister said Friday he will go around them if need be.
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Quebec labour code doesn't infringe rights of casino managers, Supreme Court rules

Quebec labour code doesn't infringe rights of casino managers, Supreme Court rules

OTTAWA — Excluding front-line supervisors at a Montreal casino from organizing under the Quebec labour-relations regime does not infringe their constitutional rights, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
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Biden administration moves to make conservation an equal to industry on US lands

Biden administration moves to make conservation an equal to industry on US lands

BILLINGS, Mont.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election, court says

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election, court says

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas appeals court has ruled that Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton can face discipline from the state bar association over his failed effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
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Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders

Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders

HONG KONG (AP) — Apple said it had removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China to comply with orders from Chinese authorities.
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Attorneys argue that Florida law discriminates against Chinese nationals trying to buy homes

An attorney asked a federal appeals court on Friday to block a controversial Florida law signed last year that restricts Chinese citizens from buying real estate in much of the state, calling it discriminatory and a violation of the federal governmen
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Mississippi legislators won't smooth the path this year to restore voting rights after some felonies

Mississippi legislators won't smooth the path this year to restore voting rights after some felonies

JACKSON, Miss.
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California court to weigh in on fight over transgender ballot measure proposal language

California court to weigh in on fight over transgender ballot measure proposal language

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
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Quebec follows Ottawa and raises amount of capital gains subject to tax

Quebec follows Ottawa and raises amount of capital gains subject to tax

Quebec says it will align its tax system with the federal government by increasing the percentage of capital gains subject to taxation.
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Toronto expands legal drinking in parks with more to come this summer

Toronto expands legal drinking in parks with more to come this summer

TORONTO — The consumption of alcohol will be allowed in at least one park in every Toronto ward this summer despite the objections of some city councillors.
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