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Digital services tax still part of the plan, says Freeland, but timing unclear

Digital services tax still part of the plan, says Freeland, but timing unclear

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is pushing back against the idea that the federal government is wavering on its Jan. 1 timeline for implementing a new digital services tax.
Protests are not illegal — not even the 'Freedom Convoy,' organizers' lawyers argue

Protests are not illegal — not even the 'Freedom Convoy,' organizers' lawyers argue

OTTAWA — Planning a protest, even one as massive and long-lasting as the "Freedom Convoy," is not an illegal act, the lawyer for one of the demonstration's organizers told an Ottawa courtroom on Wednesday.
Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer

Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tossing tent poles, blankets and a duffel bag into a shopping cart and three wagons, Will Taylor spent a summer morning helping friends tear down what had been their home and that of about a dozen others.
Federal politicians criticize Alberta Energy Regulator over oilsands leak, monitoring

Federal politicians criticize Alberta Energy Regulator over oilsands leak, monitoring

OTTAWA — The dispute between Ottawa and Alberta over environmental oversight spilled into a House of Commons committee meeting Tuesday when a Liberal member tried to pass a motion reprimanding the province's energy regulator.
Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer

Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tossing tent poles, blankets and a duffel bag into a shopping cart and three wagons, Will Taylor spent a summer morning helping friends tear down what had been their home and that of about a dozen others.
Saskatchewan starts tribunal to review Ottawa's clean electricity regulations

Saskatchewan starts tribunal to review Ottawa's clean electricity regulations

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is using its autonomy legislation for the first time to review the federal government's proposed clean-electricity regulations.
Quebec strikes: Union president cuts short trip to Dubai after media attention

Quebec strikes: Union president cuts short trip to Dubai after media attention

MONTREAL — Amid labour conflict across Quebec, a major public sector union has decided that sending its president to Dubai for a global environmental summit wasn't the best idea.
Former Google executive ends longshot bid for Dianne Feinstein's US Senate seat in California

Former Google executive ends longshot bid for Dianne Feinstein's US Senate seat in California

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former California tech executive is ending her longshot campaign for the U.S. Senate seat once held by the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, she announced Tuesday.
Liberal MP apologizes for linking Poilievre to Winnipeg shootings

Liberal MP apologizes for linking Poilievre to Winnipeg shootings

OTTAWA — A Metro Vancouver Liberal MP apologized on Tuesday for a social-media post that questioned whether there was a link between Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and a fatal shooting in Manitoba.
Michigan will implement ambitious clean energy mandates with goal of carbon-free electricity by 2040

Michigan will implement ambitious clean energy mandates with goal of carbon-free electricity by 2040

LANSING, Mich.