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Manitoba cabinet minister 'inadvertently' violated rules: ethics commissioner

Manitoba cabinet minister 'inadvertently' violated rules: ethics commissioner

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's ethics commissioner has found an NDP cabinet minister was in the wrong when he failed to disclose he had a business contract with the government, but he is not recommending a penalty.
Ontario ends 2023-24 with nearly balanced budget, partly due to international tuition

Ontario ends 2023-24 with nearly balanced budget, partly due to international tuition

TORONTO — Ontario ended the 2023-24 fiscal year with a nearly balanced budget, in part due to higher-than-expected revenue from international student tuition at colleges.
Bad guys 'always a step ahead' on foreign interference in Canada: Green official

Bad guys 'always a step ahead' on foreign interference in Canada: Green official

OTTAWA — A senior Green Party official says "the bad guys are always a step ahead" when it comes to meddling in the Canadian political process.
Quebec premier calls on Bloc Québécois to help topple Trudeau government next week

Quebec premier calls on Bloc Québécois to help topple Trudeau government next week

QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault on Thursday urged the Bloc Québécois to help topple the federal Liberal government and trigger an election, saying Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to disrespect the will of the province.
Pablo Rodriguez leaves cabinet, Liberal caucus to run for Quebec Liberal leadership

Pablo Rodriguez leaves cabinet, Liberal caucus to run for Quebec Liberal leadership

GATINEAU, Que. — A new transport minister will be sworn in at Rideau Hall on Thursday afternoon after Pablo Rodriguez resigned from cabinet and quit the Liberal caucus to turn his attention to Quebec provincial politics.
Harris hopes to turn Ukraine war into winning issue in battle with Trump for Polish American votes

Harris hopes to turn Ukraine war into winning issue in battle with Trump for Polish American votes

HARRISBURG, Pa.
The Latest: Both presidential candidates making appearances to fire up core supporters

The Latest: Both presidential candidates making appearances to fire up core supporters

Both major presidential candidates are making appearances Thursday meant to fire up their core supporters.
State asks judge to pause ruling that struck down North Dakota's abortion ban

State asks judge to pause ruling that struck down North Dakota's abortion ban

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The state of North Dakota is asking a judge to pause his ruling from last week that struck down the state's abortion ban until the state Supreme Court rules on a planned appeal.
Senate panel OKs action against Steward Health Care CEO for defying subpoena

Senate panel OKs action against Steward Health Care CEO for defying subpoena

BOSTON (AP) — Members of a U.S.
Far-right Rebel News not eligible for journalism tax credits, Federal Court rules

Far-right Rebel News not eligible for journalism tax credits, Federal Court rules

OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge has upheld the government's decision that far-right media outlet Rebel News doesn't qualify for journalism tax credits because it doesn't produce enough original content.