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CGI feels effects of U.S. government cuts as American bookings slow

CGI feels effects of U.S. government cuts as American bookings slow

MONTREAL — The head of CGI Inc. says bookings by U.S. government clients dropped sharply in its latest quarter amid economic uncertainty and a spending crackdown by a task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
Doug Ford floats idea of electing judges in rant on bail reform

Doug Ford floats idea of electing judges in rant on bail reform

Ontario Premier Doug Ford blasted judges in the province whom he perceives as being soft on crime, and floated ideas on Wednesday such as electing judges and offering them payouts to retire early.
Maine lawmaker appeals to Supreme Court over censure by state House for transgender athlete post

Maine lawmaker appeals to Supreme Court over censure by state House for transgender athlete post

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican state lawmaker from Maine appealed to the U.S.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Trump Cabinet meeting

PHOTO COLLECTION: Trump Cabinet meeting

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
Child care in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kids

Child care in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kids

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — When Florida state Rep. Fiona McFarland's infant daughter, Grace Melton, crawled for the first time, the mom of four was right next door, hard at work with her legislative policy staff in the state Capitol.
BoC opted for wait-and-see approach to rates amid shifting trade policy: summary

BoC opted for wait-and-see approach to rates amid shifting trade policy: summary

Uncertainty about both the rapidly changing U.S. trade policy and the impact it’s having on the Canadian economy dominated discussion by the Bank of Canada governing council in the lead-up to its interest rate hold earlier this month.
Canada's top court to decide whether to hear a trailblazing youth-led climate case

Canada's top court to decide whether to hear a trailblazing youth-led climate case

TORONTO — Canada's highest court is set to decide whether it will hear arguments in a trailblazing climate change lawsuit that could clarify whether governments are constitutionally required to tackle planet-warming emissions.

Winnipeg councillor, son of former Manitoba premier dead: mayor says

WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg city councillor who was the son of a former Manitoba premier and governor general of Canada has died. Mayor Scott Gillingham confirmed Jason Schreyer, councillor for Elmwood-East Kildonan, died this week.
The Latest: President Donald Trump holds Cabinet meeting

The Latest: President Donald Trump holds Cabinet meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump is convening a meeting of his Cabinet. He began by touting his record on immigration and the economy on his first 100 days. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy shrank at a 0.
Festival suspect had mental health team, no sign he needed hospitalization: ministry

Festival suspect had mental health team, no sign he needed hospitalization: ministry

VICTORIA — The man accused of killing 11 people at a Vancouver festival was under the care of a mental health team, but there was nothing to indicate a change in his condition that warranted involuntarily hospitalization, British Columbia’s Health Mi