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Revealing allegations on Nijjar death meant to 'put a chill' on India, Trudeau says

Revealing allegations on Nijjar death meant to 'put a chill' on India, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Safety concerns in the Sikh community — and the need to "put a chill on India" — played into the choice to publicly reveal a possible link between India's government and the killing of a Canadian, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in an int
Carolyn Bennett stepping down as Liberal MP for Toronto-St. Paul's after 26 years

Carolyn Bennett stepping down as Liberal MP for Toronto-St. Paul's after 26 years

OTTAWA — Longtime Liberal Carolyn Bennett says she is retiring as the MP for Toronto-St. Paul's after 26 years.
Don't call it insurance: What dentists want you to know about the federal dental plan

Don't call it insurance: What dentists want you to know about the federal dental plan

OTTAWA — The federal government's newly unveiled vision of what it bills as a comprehensive suite of dental benefits looks a lot like typical insurance coverage, right down to the ID card patients would hand over at the dentist's office.
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear denounces politics of division at start of 2nd term in Kentucky

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear denounces politics of division at start of 2nd term in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, whose reelection in the GOP stronghold of Kentucky boosted his standing among next-generation political leaders, railed against the politics of division as he launched his second term on Tuesday.
No complaints with RCMP, government response to N.S. mass shooting recommendations

No complaints with RCMP, government response to N.S. mass shooting recommendations

TRURO, N.S. — The head of the independent committee overseeing how governments and the RCMP are responding to recommendations from the Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry says she has no complaints so far.
Ottawa to launch pre-approved home design catalogue, bring back post-war effort

Ottawa to launch pre-approved home design catalogue, bring back post-war effort

OTTAWA — The federal government intends to resurrect a post-war effort to ramp up housing construction across Canada — but with a 21st-century twist.
New York's high court orders new congressional maps as Democrats move to retake control of US House

New York's high court orders new congressional maps as Democrats move to retake control of US House

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s highest court on Tuesday ordered the state to draw new congressional districts ahead of the 2024 elections, giving Democrats a potential advantage in what is expected to be a battleground for control of the U.S. House.
Wisconsin lawmakers weigh bipartisan ranked choice voting bill as opponents push to ban the method

Wisconsin lawmakers weigh bipartisan ranked choice voting bill as opponents push to ban the method

MADISON, Wis.
DeSantis’ campaign and allied super PAC face new concerns about legal conflicts, AP sources say

DeSantis’ campaign and allied super PAC face new concerns about legal conflicts, AP sources say

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Ron DeSantis has visited each of Iowa's 99 counties. He has the endorsement of the governor and boasts the largest get-out-the-vote operation in the state. And he has predicted victory in Iowa's Jan. 15 caucuses.
Greg Fergus will need to pay fine, apologize to stay on as House Speaker: NDP

Greg Fergus will need to pay fine, apologize to stay on as House Speaker: NDP

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats say they won't be calling for House Speaker Greg Fergus to resign over a video that was shown at a partisan event, but they want to see him face "tough disciplinary measures.