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Judge orders Alberta to produce massive trove of coal documents after four-year fight

Judge orders Alberta to produce massive trove of coal documents after four-year fight

EDMONTON — The Alberta government must produce thousands of documents on its attempts to encourage coal mining in the Rocky Mountains after a judge threw out a bid to block their release.
National security link needed to bar spy service members under immigration law: court

National security link needed to bar spy service members under immigration law: court

OTTAWA — People can be barred from Canada under espionage-related provisions of the immigration law only when their activities have a clear link to Canadian security, the Federal Court of Appeal has ruled.
Early tax filers among first to receive 2024 Canada carbon rebates

Early tax filers among first to receive 2024 Canada carbon rebates

OTTAWA — Canadians who filed their taxes by the middle of March are among those who may have already received the first instalment of the Canada carbon rebate.
Liberals to explain how they will foot the bill for new spending in Tuesday's budget

Liberals to explain how they will foot the bill for new spending in Tuesday's budget

OTTAWA — The 2024 federal budget is designed to "meet the moment" facing young Canadians and the economy, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a room of Canadian business leaders in Ottawa Monday afternoon.
Manitoba government to appoint administrator after four rural councillors resign

Manitoba government to appoint administrator after four rural councillors resign

The Manitoba government has stepped in after four councillors representing a rural area north of Winnipeg resigned last week.
The Latest | First day of Trump's hush money trial adjourns with no jurors selected

The Latest | First day of Trump's hush money trial adjourns with no jurors selected

NEW YORK (AP) — The first day of Donald Trump 's historic hush money trial ended Monday after hours of pretrial motions and an initial jury selection process that saw dozens of prospective jurors excused after they said they could not be fair or impa
Joly to Israel: 'Take the win' in thwarting Iran's weekend attack, don't retaliate

Joly to Israel: 'Take the win' in thwarting Iran's weekend attack, don't retaliate

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says she's urging Israel to help de-escalate mounting conflicts in the Middle East by not bombing Iran in retaliation for this weekend's thwarted airstrikes.
Saskatchewan promises money for Mounties if RCMP can recruit officers

Saskatchewan promises money for Mounties if RCMP can recruit officers

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan and the RCMP have inked a deal that would see the province fund hundreds more officers if Mounties can recruit to fill those positions.
Here's what the Liberals have promised will be in the federal budget on Tuesday

Here's what the Liberals have promised will be in the federal budget on Tuesday

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to present the federal budget on Tuesday after a countrywide tour that teased many of the housing and affordability measures to be included in the document.
Halifax police arrest 21 people during street protest about Israel-Hamas war

Halifax police arrest 21 people during street protest about Israel-Hamas war

HALIFAX — Police in downtown Halifax arrested 21 protesters Monday after they blocked traffic during a demonstration about the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.