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The Latest: Prime Minister Carney rebuffs Trump’s push to make Canada the 51st state

The Latest: Prime Minister Carney rebuffs Trump’s push to make Canada the 51st state

Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney , is meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, a week after winning the job with a promise to confront the increased aggression shown by Trump.
Manitoba's governing New Democrats have surplus while Tories ended 2024 in the red

Manitoba's governing New Democrats have surplus while Tories ended 2024 in the red

WINNIPEG — New figures show Manitoba's governing New Democrats raised a lot more money than the Opposition Progressive Conservatives last year and ended up in much better financial shape.
Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws

Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws

TORONTO — Proposed Ontario legislation that would give cabinet power to create "special economic zones" and allow the government to exempt itself from following laws on certain projects is little more than a power grab, First Nations, civil liberty g
Fact-checking Carney’s first face-to-face meeting with Trump

Fact-checking Carney’s first face-to-face meeting with Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday in their first face-to-face meeting since Carney's Liberal party won the most seats in the April 28 election.
B.C. ombudsperson finds request for repayment of provincial COVID-19 aid unjust

B.C. ombudsperson finds request for repayment of provincial COVID-19 aid unjust

VICTORIA — British Columbia's ombudsperson says the provincial government unfairly required some workers to repay $1,000 they received after losing their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quebec sovereigntist party cheers on possible referendum in Alberta

Quebec sovereigntist party cheers on possible referendum in Alberta

QUÉBEC — The leader of the sovereigntist Parti Québécois is throwing his support behind a possible referendum in Alberta, applauding Premier Danielle Smith for standing up for her province.
Nova Scotia fixed-term lease loophole to remain in place despite some abuse: official

Nova Scotia fixed-term lease loophole to remain in place despite some abuse: official

HALIFAX — A provincial official acknowledged Tuesday that some Nova Scotia landlords are abusing fixed-term leases, but the government is not looking to change tenancy law because there could be "unintended consequences.
Key Republican says he won't back Trump's pick for top DC prosecutor because of Jan. 6 ties

Key Republican says he won't back Trump's pick for top DC prosecutor because of Jan. 6 ties

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen.
Senate confirms Bisignano to lead Social Security Administration as agency faces DOGE overhaul

Senate confirms Bisignano to lead Social Security Administration as agency faces DOGE overhaul

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wall Street veteran Frank Bisignano was confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday to lead the Social Security Administration , taking over at a turbulent time for the agency that provides benefits to more than 70 million Americans.
Ontario has new path to budget balance, Ford signals amid need for tariff relief

Ontario has new path to budget balance, Ford signals amid need for tariff relief

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is signalling that his government's upcoming budget may not be balanced, as the province needs to support people in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.