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Review finds no case for formal probe of Beijing's activities under elections law

Review finds no case for formal probe of Beijing's activities under elections law

OTTAWA — The federal agency that investigates election infractions found insufficient evidence to support suggestions Beijing wielded undue influence against the Conservatives in the Vancouver area during the 2021 general election.
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Manitoba premier defends decision to boot MLA, denies bullying claim

Manitoba premier defends decision to boot MLA, denies bullying claim

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is standing by his government's decision to turf backbencher and defence lawyer Mark Wasyliw from caucus because a partner at the firm he works at represented convicted sex offender Peter Nygard.
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The Secret Service again faces scrutiny after another gunman targets Trump

The Secret Service again faces scrutiny after another gunman targets Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time in more than two months, the Secret Service that protects the highest echelon of American leaders is under scrutiny — this time after a gunman hid in the shrubs along the fence of former President Donald Trump's
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Tories will likely get chance to introduce non-confidence motion next week

Tories will likely get chance to introduce non-confidence motion next week

OTTAWA — Next week could be the first opportunity for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to introduce a non-confidence motion asking the other parties to topple the Liberal government.
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Alberta energy minister's oil well cleanup possibilities criticized

Alberta energy minister's oil well cleanup possibilities criticized

EDMONTON — Observers are criticizing Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean's suggestions on how the province might clean up its thousands of abandoned oil wells, saying they favour industry and lack input from the public.
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Election officials prepare for threats with panic buttons, bulletproof glass

Election officials prepare for threats with panic buttons, bulletproof glass

MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — The election director in Cobb County , an Atlanta suburb where votes will be fiercely contested in this year's presidential race, recently organized a five-hour training session.
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Harris condemns Trump's rhetoric, says voters should make sure he 'can't have that microphone again'

Harris condemns Trump's rhetoric, says voters should make sure he 'can't have that microphone again'

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday decried Republican Donald Trump for inflammatory rhetoric about migrants in Springfield, Ohio, and on other topics, saying voters should make sure he “can’t have that microphone again.
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Trudeau says 'all sorts of reflections' for Liberals after loss of second stronghold

Trudeau says 'all sorts of reflections' for Liberals after loss of second stronghold

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals were lamenting the loss of another stronghold on Tuesday, while the NDP and Bloc Québécois celebrated byelection wins in Winnipeg and Montreal that both parties said were a rejection of the governing party.
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Activist sues India in U.S. court over alleged plot that killed B.C. Sikh leader

Activist sues India in U.S. court over alleged plot that killed B.C. Sikh leader

NEW YORK — A Sikh independence activist is suing India for its alleged role in what's described in court documents as two co-ordinated attacks, including one that resulted in the death of a temple leader in British Columbia.
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Byelection win: Bloc Québécois to squeeze Liberals for gains, not trigger election

Byelection win: Bloc Québécois to squeeze Liberals for gains, not trigger election

MONTREAL — The Bloc Québécois leader, basking in the glow of a tight byelection win in Montreal, said Tuesday he's in no rush to trigger a federal election and will instead stick with his game plan: extracting gains from the minority Liberal governme
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