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Border measures aimed at responding to Trump's tariff threat begin to take effect

Border measures aimed at responding to Trump's tariff threat begin to take effect

OTTAWA — Immigration measures announced as part of Canada's border response to president-elect Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff threat are starting to be implemented, beginning with a ban on what's known as "flagpoling.
Manitoba to receive more equalization money, but the increase is smaller than in 2024

Manitoba to receive more equalization money, but the increase is smaller than in 2024

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is set to receive $337 million more in equalization payments from the federal government in the next fiscal year. The total of more than $4.6 billion is a 7.
Quebec doing better job at retaining immigrants, Atlantic Canada still struggling

Quebec doing better job at retaining immigrants, Atlantic Canada still struggling

MONTREAL — Immigrants are increasingly choosing to stay in Quebec, according to a new report from Statistics Canada, but the same isn't true in the Atlantic region, which continues to lose newcomers to the rest of the country.
Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants and bounties for six activists

Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants and bounties for six activists

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police on Tuesday announced a fresh round of arrest warrants for six activists based overseas, with bounties set at $1 million Hong Kong dollars for information leading to their arrests.
US president-elect's son shares post on X of Donald Trump buying Canada on Amazon

US president-elect's son shares post on X of Donald Trump buying Canada on Amazon

OTTAWA — U-S president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to send out strong messages about Canada.
Popularity continues for Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, but challenges lie ahead

Popularity continues for Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, but challenges lie ahead

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew's popularity shows little sign of waning more than a year after he led the provincial New Democrats to power.
Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election

Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election

OTTAWA — Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year — whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not.
After sustained pressure on Marineland probe, Ontario animal welfare body opens up

After sustained pressure on Marineland probe, Ontario animal welfare body opens up

TORONTO — Ontario's little-known team of taxpayer-funded animal cruelty investigators recently issued its first-ever news release, years after launching in 2020.
Latest challenge to North Carolina's power-shifting law focuses on state elections board control

Latest challenge to North Carolina's power-shifting law focuses on state elections board control

RALEIGH, N.C.
Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug use

Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug use

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee's long-awaited report on Matt Gaetz documents a trove of salacious allegations , including sex with an underage girl, that tanked the Florida Republican's bid to lead the Justice Department .