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What Xi said: Trudeau urged Chinese president to maintain an open channel with Canada

What Xi said: Trudeau urged Chinese president to maintain an open channel with Canada

SAN FRANCISCO — Canada and China need to keep in touch, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he told Xi Jinping during a chance encounter this week at the annual economic summit of Pacific Rim leaders that wrapped up Friday in northern California.
White House denounces 'irresponsible' subpoenas from House GOP and says they should be withdrawn

White House denounces 'irresponsible' subpoenas from House GOP and says they should be withdrawn

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is firing back on a recent slate of subpoenas issued by House Republicans targeting members of President Joe Biden’s family and his inner circle of aides, describing the GOP’s impeachment push as an illegitimate ende
Manitoba Tories say new NDP government is paying political staff higher wages

Manitoba Tories say new NDP government is paying political staff higher wages

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is hiring new political staff in cabinet ministers' offices and is paying some of them more than what backbench members of the legislature make. The NDP government, which is hiring staff after winning the Oct.
EverWind gets push in Canadian hydrogen race with $125-million loan from Ottawa

EverWind gets push in Canadian hydrogen race with $125-million loan from Ottawa

PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — The federal government is backing a massive wind-powered hydrogen project in Nova Scotia with a $125-million loan. Sean Fraser, federal minister of housing, infrastructure and communities, was in Port Hawkesbury, N.S.
Manitoba Tories eye new rules for leadership races, following 2021 controversy

Manitoba Tories eye new rules for leadership races, following 2021 controversy

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are considering changes to the way they choose a party leader, following complaints of missing ballots and a lawsuit after the last contest.

US labor board delays new employment rule after business groups sue

The federal government is delaying a new rule that could make it easier for millions of workers to unionize after business groups challenged it in court.

CPKC says it's unshaken by Mexican president's decree to host passenger rail service

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. says it's untroubled by a draft decree from Mexico's president that would require freight railways to allow passenger service on their tracks.
Ethics chairman launches a new bid to expel George Santos after a withering report on his conduct

Ethics chairman launches a new bid to expel George Santos after a withering report on his conduct

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Ethics Committee announced Friday he has filed a resolution to force a vote on expelling Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y.

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Utah's special congressional election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Utah’s second congressional district will cast ballots Tuesday in a Thanksgiving-week special election to fill the last remaining vacant seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Ron DeSantis picks up 10 South Carolina endorsements from former backers of Tim Scott's campaign

Ron DeSantis picks up 10 South Carolina endorsements from former backers of Tim Scott's campaign

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ron DeSantis has picked up 10 endorsements in South Carolina from former backers of Sen.