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Maine questions Canadian study of Agent Orange use at New Brunswick military base

Maine questions Canadian study of Agent Orange use at New Brunswick military base

FREDERICTON — Maine's state legislature has called for a new investigation into the use of herbicides, including Agent Orange, in the 1960s on a southern New Brunswick military base, describing a Canadian study that found no risks to human health as
Ottawa should respect Quebec's immigration cap for family reunification: minister

Ottawa should respect Quebec's immigration cap for family reunification: minister

Quebec is accusing Ottawa of violating provincial jurisdiction after the federal immigration minister unilaterally decided to accelerate the time it takes to reunite people with their foreign family members.
Quebec to offer 'X' gender option for health cards, driver's licences

Quebec to offer 'X' gender option for health cards, driver's licences

MONTREAL — Quebecers who do not identify as male or female will soon be able to opt for an 'X' gender marker on their health cards and driver's licences.
Pope Francis names former judge to investigate Quebec cardinal facing sex allegations

Pope Francis names former judge to investigate Quebec cardinal facing sex allegations

MONTREAL — Pope Francis has named a retired Quebec Superior Court judge to investigate allegations of sexual touching against a senior leader of the province's Roman Catholic Church. In a Feb.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to present Liberals' federal budget on April 16

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to present Liberals' federal budget on April 16

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present the federal budget on April 16, as cost-of-living issues continue to dominate Canadian politics.
Terrorism charges laid against man accused in Edmonton City Hall attack

Terrorism charges laid against man accused in Edmonton City Hall attack

EDMONTON — Mounties announced terrorism charges Monday against a man accused of firing a gun and igniting a Molotov cocktail at Edmonton City Hall in January.
Toronto Police reviewing protest that prompted cancellation of PM's reception

Toronto Police reviewing protest that prompted cancellation of PM's reception

TORONTO — Investigators with the Toronto Police are reviewing whether illegal activity occurred during a weekend protest that led to the cancellation of a reception hosted by the prime minister for a visiting G7 leader, the force said Sunday.
In the news today: Toronto Police investigate protest that led to cancelled reception

In the news today: Toronto Police investigate protest that led to cancelled reception

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Saskatchewan residents with low incomes worry about not getting carbon rebate

Saskatchewan residents with low incomes worry about not getting carbon rebate

REGINA — Alan Holman says the carbon rebate he gets four times a year from the federal government is crucial for his household budget.
City of Prince Rupert says 19 eagles dead at landfill due to 'deleterious' substance

City of Prince Rupert says 19 eagles dead at landfill due to 'deleterious' substance

PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — The City of Prince Rupert says 19 eagles are dead after someone dumped an unknown "deleterious substance" at a local landfill on Friday.