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OTTAWA — Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is attempting to distance herself from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his record as she competes for his job.

MONTREAL — In Montreal, municipal politicians, health officials and community groups can't agree on what to do about homeless encampments, which are regularly dismantled by social workers and police.

OTTAWA — U.S.

OTTAWA — Here's how notable Canadian politicians and groups are reacting to Donald Trump’s inauguration as president of the United States Monday.

FREDERICTON — A mass of cold air that meandered south from the Arctic has sent temperatures plunging with wind chills making it feel like -40 Celsius or colder from New Brunswick to eastern Alberta.

Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris accord in 2016 when he took office the first time. Biden returned the U.S. to the agreement in 2021.

The federal privacy watchdog says he's "concerned" about a cybersecurity breach involving a student information system used across Canada, as the country's largest school board revealed the scope of the data that may have been stolen last month.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won't be at president-elect Donald Trump's inaugural ceremony on Monday after all, due to bitter cold weather forecast for tomorrow in Washington, D.C.

OTTAWA — Chrystia Freeland is touting her experience in government as evidence she can rebuild the Liberal party and steer the country through a perilous time.