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Alberta premier rolls back part of government's media question restriction policy

Alberta premier rolls back part of government's media question restriction policy

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is reversing part of her government’s new media question restriction policy but says she will continue to limit queries in order to provide more answers.
Group crossing border called 911 suffering from cold, Minnesota sheriff says

Group crossing border called 911 suffering from cold, Minnesota sheriff says

ROSEAU, Minn. — Nine people were detained and one was missing after trying to walk across the Canada-United States border in the early hours of Tuesday morning, a Minnesota sheriff says.
Thousands of Canadians missed out on federal housing and dental benefits: report

Thousands of Canadians missed out on federal housing and dental benefits: report

OTTAWA — A new report says hundreds of thousands of Canadians may have missed out on government money intended to help with the rising cost of living because the housing and dental benefits rolled out last year have had "atrocious" take-up.
Liberal minister promises plan on Access to Information as MPs highlight woes

Liberal minister promises plan on Access to Information as MPs highlight woes

OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Mona Fortier says she hopes to share a plan in coming months for improving the key federal transparency law and how it is managed.
Auditor general 'assessing' mandate in terms of Trudeau Foundation ask to investigate

Auditor general 'assessing' mandate in terms of Trudeau Foundation ask to investigate

OTTAWA — The federal auditor general's officesaid Tuesday it is still "assessing" its mandate as it relates to a request from the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation to investigate its handling of two donations with possible links to the Chinese govern
Why doesn't Canada make its own baby formula when we have the raw ingredients?

Why doesn't Canada make its own baby formula when we have the raw ingredients?

OTTAWA — If infant formula has become akin to liquid gold for parents stressed about empty store shelves this year, Canada may be sitting on a potential treasure trove — if only it could process the raw elements.
Quebec waterways 'stable' as lower than expected rainfall reduces flood risk

Quebec waterways 'stable' as lower than expected rainfall reduces flood risk

MONTREAL — Public safety officials in Quebec say they're hoping for the best but preparing for the worst as the province's spring flooding season begins.
Major reforms to air passenger rights needed, says House committee report

Major reforms to air passenger rights needed, says House committee report

MONTREAL — A parliamentary committee has recommended sweeping changes to Canada's air passenger rights framework, including tougher enforcement and compensation rules around flight delays.
Montreal-area mayor discloses being sex-assault victim of ex-PQ member Harold LeBel

Montreal-area mayor discloses being sex-assault victim of ex-PQ member Harold LeBel

MONTREAL — The mayor of a Montreal suburb publicly revealed herself Tuesday as the victim of ex-Parti Québécois legislator Harold LeBel, who was sentenced to eight months in prison after sexually assaulting her in 2017 when they were both PQ members.
U.S. crackdown on fentanyl trade underway as Canada vows 'public health approach'

U.S. crackdown on fentanyl trade underway as Canada vows 'public health approach'

WASHINGTON — A new front in America's war on drugs is opening up — and Canada has a seat at the strategy table.
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