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Smith meets Carney, demands oil policy changes and warns national unity at stake

Smith meets Carney, demands oil policy changes and warns national unity at stake

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says that in her first face-to-face meeting with the new prime minister she gave him an earful on wildfires and oil sales and warned him national unity hangs in the balance.
Manitoba tables 'Trump-proof' budget with more capital spending, $794-million deficit

Manitoba tables 'Trump-proof' budget with more capital spending, $794-million deficit

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is hiking capital spending and introducing new tax rules in a deficit budget aimed at safeguarding the province from tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump.
Tesla vehicle fires being investigated as arson: Calgary police

Tesla vehicle fires being investigated as arson: Calgary police

CALGARY — Police in Calgary are investigating after two Tesla vehicles are believed to have been intentionally set on fire. Officers were called to a downtown charging station Tuesday night and found a Tesla car on fire.
Saskatchewan legislators wave Canadian flag, spar over standing up to Trump

Saskatchewan legislators wave Canadian flag, spar over standing up to Trump

REGINA — It was a day of jerseys, anthems and elbows up at the Saskatchewan legislature Thursday, with the Opposition NDP accusing Premier Scott Moe of going soft on a motion to condemn the U.S. trade war.
Ottawa lands Chignecto Isthmus deal with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

Ottawa lands Chignecto Isthmus deal with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

HALIFAX — The federal government will join New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in spending a total of $650 million on protecting the Chignecto Isthmus, the narrow strip of flood-prone land that links the two Maritime provinces.
Federal government commits $187M to rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper

Federal government commits $187M to rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper

More money is on the way for fire-ravaged Jasper, Alta., as the federal government has announced $187 million in new funding for the town's rebuild.
DOGE blocked in court from Social Security systems with Americans' personal information, for now

DOGE blocked in court from Social Security systems with Americans' personal information, for now

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans, calling their work there a “fishing expeditio
Poilievre wants 'shovel-ready zones' with pre-approved construction permits

Poilievre wants 'shovel-ready zones' with pre-approved construction permits

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made his second election campaign-style announcement in as many days Thursday, just as news broke that Prime Minister Mark Carney is widely expected to begin the race on Sunday.
B.C. Greens want answers about New Democrats' emergency powers legislation

B.C. Greens want answers about New Democrats' emergency powers legislation

British Columbia's Green Party says the NDP government needs to explain why its proposal for broad-reaching emergency cabinet powers is needed before its two members can support the legislation.
Ontario colleges, universities and businesses call for more post-secondary funding

Ontario colleges, universities and businesses call for more post-secondary funding

TORONTO — Three major organizations representing Ontario's colleges, universities and business community are urging the province to boost investment in the post-secondary sector, saying the economic threat from the United States underscores the need.