Canada

Canada · 8 d ago

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Oil revenue nearly erases Newfoundland and Labrador's deficit

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The annual deficit, close to $700 million six months ago, could be almost gone. Finance Minister Craig Pardy says it would not surprise him if it disappears.

Canada · 8 d ago

Canada backs a UN push to treat environmental crime as serious organized crime

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Canada was one of 83 countries voting for a UN protocol to cover crimes such as wildlife trafficking, illegal mining and timber and waste crime. Twelve countries, including the United States, voted against and 27 abstained.

Canada · 8 d ago

UCP backbencher Shane Getson quits the Alberta legislature on the eve of the fall sitting

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The two-term United Conservative MLA for Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland, northwest of Edmonton, leaves effective immediately. He has held the seat since 2019 and never served in cabinet.

Canada · 8 d ago

Defeated Liberal candidate contests Vachon recount result

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Parti Québécois candidate Stephan Fogaing was first declared the loser by 10 votes. After a judicial recount he won by three.

Canada · 8 d ago

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Bloc Québécois asks Ottawa to demand royalties from digital giants

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The Bloc's motion, debated Monday, asks the Carney government to pay the $600 million it promised the cultural sector. It also asks Ottawa to respect the CRTC's 15 per cent levy on American digital giants, which the government dropped.

Canada · 8 d ago

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BC Ferries' board cuts ties with CEO Nicolas Jimenez

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Brian Anderson, the company's vice-president of strategy and planning, is interim CEO, effective immediately. The board has also started a "revitalization review" of its services.

Canada · 8 d ago

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Teck's Highland Valley Copper strike enters its first full week

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All 944 workers who voted backed industrial action, a first for the local, the union says.

Canada · 8 d ago

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The first youth climate trial against Ottawa opens in Vancouver

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Fifteen young plaintiffs say federal climate policy violates their Charter right to life, liberty and security of the person.