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Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King appointed ambassador to Ireland

Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King appointed ambassador to Ireland

OTTAWA — Former Prince Edward Island premier Dennis King has been appointed Canada's new ambassador to Ireland. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office announced the appointment today.
Musk's embrace of right-wing politics risks turning off car buyers and sinking Tesla's stock

Musk's embrace of right-wing politics risks turning off car buyers and sinking Tesla's stock

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk's car company is required each year to report to investors all the bad things that could happen to it, and the latest version lists every imaginable threat from costly lawsuits to out-of-control battery fires to war and anot
How to watch the first joint address to Congress of Trump's second term

How to watch the first joint address to Congress of Trump's second term

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday night will deliver the first joint congressional address of his second presidency.
Trump's past speeches to Congress asked them to pass his agenda. Now, he's willing to go it alone

Trump's past speeches to Congress asked them to pass his agenda. Now, he's willing to go it alone

WASHINGTON (AP) — Judging by his past speeches to Congress, President Donald Trump once felt the need to ask lawmakers to pass his agenda. Not so much anymore.
What to watch when Trump gives his big speech to Congress

What to watch when Trump gives his big speech to Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump loves a good spectacle, and it's hard to top a speech to a joint session of Congress .
Canada's bracing for Trump's tariffs. Here's how it's expected to respond

Canada's bracing for Trump's tariffs. Here's how it's expected to respond

Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods imposed by the U.S. government are expected to take hold tomorrow, marking the start of a North American trade war.
The Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring the impact of DOGE cuts

The Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring the impact of DOGE cuts

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A federal byelection has been called for Halifax

A federal byelection has been called for Halifax

HALIFAX — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that a byelection is to be held in Halifax on April 14. The Halifax seat has been empty since Aug. 31, when longtime member of Parliament Andy Fillmore resigned to run for Halifax mayor.
Quebec Premier François Legault announces public inquiry into auto board scandal

Quebec Premier François Legault announces public inquiry into auto board scandal

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says he will launch a public inquiry into the scandal involving at least half a billion dollars in cost overruns related to the auto insurance board's online platform.
Trudeau staunchly defends Zelenskyy as London summit on European security wraps up

Trudeau staunchly defends Zelenskyy as London summit on European security wraps up

LONDON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Moscow can't be trusted in any agreement to end its invasion of Ukraine, as European leaders craft plans to rely less on Washington and protect the continent from more incursions by Russian President Vladim
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