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NDP leader threatens to pull out agreement with the Liberals over health care

NDP leader threatens to pull out agreement with the Liberals over health care

OTTAWA — The New Democrats are ready to withdraw from their confidence-and-supply agreement they signed with the Liberals if there is no federal action to address the health-care crisis, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Monday.
Congress eyes one week of funding to avoid gov't shutdown

Congress eyes one week of funding to avoid gov't shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers should be prepared to act quickly to pass a resolution funding the federal government for one week as negotiators continue to work on a longer-term spending bill, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday.
More 'sustainable' funding needed to revitalize Indigenous languages, committee hears

More 'sustainable' funding needed to revitalize Indigenous languages, committee hears

OTTAWA — If the federal government is serious about revitalizing Indigenous languages, it must provide better funding, a parliamentary committee has heard.
Biden forms interagency group to draft antisemitism strategy

Biden forms interagency group to draft antisemitism strategy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid a surge in hateful rhetoric and violence, President Joe Biden on Monday formed a new interagency group to develop a national strategy to combat antisemitism, the White House announced.
Florida lawmakers hope to aid ailing home insurance market

Florida lawmakers hope to aid ailing home insurance market

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers on Monday advanced sweeping GOP legislation intended to shore up the state’s struggling home insurance market in the year’s second special session devoted to the topic.
New UN project office focused on sustainable cities to open in Montreal

New UN project office focused on sustainable cities to open in Montreal

Montreal has been chosen as the site of a new United Nations office that will oversee a program focused on developing green, resilient and sustainable cities.
Prosecutor: Oath Keepers saw Jan. 6 as 'first battle' in war

Prosecutor: Oath Keepers saw Jan. 6 as 'first battle' in war

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four Oath Keepers charged with plotting to stop the transfer of presidential power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden accepted an “invitation to sedition” issued by the far-right extremist group’s founder, a federal prosecutor said Mond
Nova Scotia health unions say ERs in crisis after email warned of 'dying' patients

Nova Scotia health unions say ERs in crisis after email warned of 'dying' patients

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's health unions say long-standing staffing shortages in emergency rooms are a key reason two hospital managers last week warned that some patients may be "dying" from long wait times.
Return to in-person work a contentious issue among federal public servants

Return to in-person work a contentious issue among federal public servants

OTTAWA — Whispers of an impending return-to-office mandate have some federal public servants voicing their disapproval.
Canada, other G7 nations launch sustainable mining alliance at COP15 nature meeting

Canada, other G7 nations launch sustainable mining alliance at COP15 nature meeting

MONTREAL — Canada and other G7 countries have formed a new alliance to compel mining companies to adopt more environmentally sustainable and socially responsible standards, as the Western world ramps up its critical mineral supply chains.