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Justin Trudeau taking the time to reflect following Freeland departure

Justin Trudeau taking the time to reflect following Freeland departure

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking some time to reflect after Chrystia Freeland's bombshell resignation as finance minister, Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Tuesday.
Manitoba government's deficit-cutting path not clear, political analyst says

Manitoba government's deficit-cutting path not clear, political analyst says

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Finance Minister Adrien Sala says the NDP government remains committed to balancing the budget before the next election, but a veteran political analyst says the path to balance is muddy, especially after cost overruns this year.
RFK Stadium site provision included in federal spending bill, a win for the Commanders and NFL

RFK Stadium site provision included in federal spending bill, a win for the Commanders and NFL

The Washington Commanders are another step closer to the possibility of returning to the franchise’s old home in the nation’s capital.
What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?

What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?

NEW YORK (AP) — In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs — including Apple's Tim Cook , OpenAI’s Sam Altman , Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg , SoftBank's Masayoshi Son and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos — have
Tories call for House hearings on U.S. tariff threat amid Liberal tumult

Tories call for House hearings on U.S. tariff threat amid Liberal tumult

OTTAWA — The Conservatives are calling for Parliament to hold hearings in January on Canada-U.S.
Border plan promises round-the-clock aerial surveillance, drug detection support

Border plan promises round-the-clock aerial surveillance, drug detection support

OTTAWA — The RCMP plans to create a new aerial intelligence task force to provide round-the-clock surveillance of Canada's border using helicopters, drones and surveillance towers. The move is part of the federal government's $1.
Democrat Sherrod Brown says US Senate departure won't be the last Ohioans hear from him

Democrat Sherrod Brown says US Senate departure won't be the last Ohioans hear from him

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen.
B.C.'s projected deficit grows again to $9.4 billion in latest fiscal update

B.C.'s projected deficit grows again to $9.4 billion in latest fiscal update

British Columbia's new finance minister said she is "realistic" about the economic challenges facing the province after announcing this year's record deficit is projected to reach $9.4 billion.
Saskatchewan health minister breached conflict-of-interest rules, penalty recommended

Saskatchewan health minister breached conflict-of-interest rules, penalty recommended

REGINA — Saskatchewan's conflict of interest commissioner has found Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill breached rules when a window company with family ties did business with the government three years ago.
Potential scenarios for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals

Potential scenarios for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals

OTTAWA — The Liberal government was thrown into disarray this week when Chrystia Freeland stepped down from cabinet as finance minister, reviving calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down or call an election.