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Carney transition team met with PMO staff Tuesday, hope for PM swearing in by Friday

Carney transition team met with PMO staff Tuesday, hope for PM swearing in by Friday

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is hoping to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister by the end of the week but there are some logistical hurdles like security clearances for senior members of his transition team that must happen first.
White House pressures Columbia University as it seeks to deport pro-Palestinian activists

White House pressures Columbia University as it seeks to deport pro-Palestinian activists

NEW YORK (AP) — The White House complained Tuesday that Columbia University is refusing to help federal agents find people being sought as part of the government’s effort to deport participants in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, as the administration
Saskatchewan breast cancer patients can't afford Calgary trip for care: emails

Saskatchewan breast cancer patients can't afford Calgary trip for care: emails

REGINA — Leaked Saskatchewan government emails say some breast cancer patients are choosing not to go to Calgary for treatment because they can't afford it.
Law firm sues over Trump executive order that seeks to suspend security clearances

Law firm sues over Trump executive order that seeks to suspend security clearances

WASHINGTON (AP) — A law firm targeted by President Donald Trump over its legal services during the 2016 presidential campaign sued the federal government Tuesday over an executive order that seeks to strip its attorneys of security clearances.
Nova Scotia tells court that Ottawa is entirely responsible for Chignecto Isthmus

Nova Scotia tells court that Ottawa is entirely responsible for Chignecto Isthmus

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on whether the federal government is solely responsible for the dike system that protects the low-lying land corridor linking Nova Scotia with New Brunswick.
Researchers are learning the Trump administration axed their work to improve vaccination

Researchers are learning the Trump administration axed their work to improve vaccination

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is canceling studies about ways to improve vaccine trust and access, a move that comes in the midst of a large measles outbreak fueled by unvaccinated children.
B.C. says U.S. has paused Columbia River Treaty talks as trade tensions grow

B.C. says U.S. has paused Columbia River Treaty talks as trade tensions grow

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Energy Ministry says the United States has paused negotiations with Canada on the wide-reaching Columbia River Treaty that regulates everything from flood control and power generation to water supply and salmon restorati
B.C. takes advantage of U.S. 'chaos,' trade war to attract more doctors and nurses

B.C. takes advantage of U.S. 'chaos,' trade war to attract more doctors and nurses

The "chaos" in the United States provides an opportunity for British Columbia to recruit more American doctors and nurses, the province's health minister said as she announced changes aimed at fast-tracking the recognition of their credentials.
Responsibility for safe sport flips to Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport

Responsibility for safe sport flips to Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport

The shifting of safe sport onto the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport and the shuttering of the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner is underway. The CCES is the country's doping watchdog and monitor of manipulation around sports betting.

Cybersecurity executive tapped to lead agency that protects voting systems

President Donald Trump has nominated a cybersecurity executive to lead the agency that works to protect the nation's critical infrastructure, one that has faced Republican criticism in recent years over its involvement in elections.