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Liberal online streaming bill could discriminate against American firms: U.S. Embassy

Liberal online streaming bill could discriminate against American firms: U.S. Embassy

OTTAWA — The United States Embassy in Ottawa says it has concerns that the federal Liberals' controversial online streaming act could discriminate against American companies. In a statement to The Canadian Press, an embassy spokeswoman said U.S.
'Unexpected storm': Emails detail Regina police response to James Smith rampage

'Unexpected storm': Emails detail Regina police response to James Smith rampage

A report of a suspect vehicle in Saskatchewan's capital hours after a stabbing rampage on a First Nation some 300 kilometres away suddenly pulled city officers into the investigation and kept residents on edge for days.
U.S. President Joe Biden to visit Canada in March, PMO says as 'Three Amigos' meet

U.S. President Joe Biden to visit Canada in March, PMO says as 'Three Amigos' meet

MEXICO CITY — Justin Trudeau and Joe Biden tied up a pair of bilateral loose ends Tuesday: one for Canadians who frequently cross the Canada-U.S. border, the other for a certain U.S. president who has yet to do so.
Alberta premier won't commit to sovereignty act to rebut feds' 'just transition' plan

Alberta premier won't commit to sovereignty act to rebut feds' 'just transition' plan

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith won’t commit to using Alberta's controversial sovereignty act to rebut looming federal “just transition” legislation, which she calls an existential threat to her province’s bedrock oil and gas industry.
Ottawa moves toward creating Indigenous and human rights ombudsperson role

Ottawa moves toward creating Indigenous and human rights ombudsperson role

OTTAWA — The federal government announced Tuesday it wasappointing a ministerial special representative who will be tasked with providing recommendations for the creation of an Indigenous and human rights ombudsperson role.
Parks Canada says decision to restrict private vehicles at Moraine Lake necessary

Parks Canada says decision to restrict private vehicles at Moraine Lake necessary

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — A decision to restrict personal vehicles at one of the most popular tourist destinations in Banff National Park was required to balance the growing number of visitors with protecting the environment, says a Parks Canada official.
Force airlines to automatically compensate travellers, passengers' advocate says

Force airlines to automatically compensate travellers, passengers' advocate says

OTTAWA — Canada should make it so air travellers are automatically entitled to compensation from airlines when their flights are disrupted, rather than having to make claims on their own, a passenger advocate said Tuesday.
Poilievre mum on Tory MP's 'illegal refugees' comment, calls for Roxham Road closure

Poilievre mum on Tory MP's 'illegal refugees' comment, calls for Roxham Road closure

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called for the closure of the Roxham Road irregular border crossing on Tuesday, but sidestepped questions about one of his MPs denying help to a family who used it to enter the country.
Dozens of rescuers scrambled to save officers in deadly B.C. avalanche: official

Dozens of rescuers scrambled to save officers in deadly B.C. avalanche: official

NELSON, B.C. — A group of nearby skiers came to the aid of two Nelson, B.C.
Mendicino open to working with MPs to 'improve' much-criticized cybersecurity bill

Mendicino open to working with MPs to 'improve' much-criticized cybersecurity bill

OTTAWA — The federal public safety minister says he is prepared to work with other parliamentarians to revise the Liberal government's cybersecurity bill after civil society groups and opposition MPs raised transparency and accountability concerns.
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