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Advocate hopes review of N.B. right-to-information law strengthens legislation

Advocate hopes review of N.B. right-to-information law strengthens legislation

FREDERICTON — Experts on government transparency are hoping a review of New Brunswick's right-to-information law — ranked as one of the worst in Canada — makes it easier for the public to access documents and records.
N.S. Mi'kmaq chiefs call on Ottawa to address income assistance disparity on reserves

N.S. Mi'kmaq chiefs call on Ottawa to address income assistance disparity on reserves

Mi’kmaq leaders from Nova Scotia are calling on Ottawa to urgently address an income assistance disparity they say is keeping some families on reserve in deep poverty.
Statistics Canada to end most term, casual employment contracts by October

Statistics Canada to end most term, casual employment contracts by October

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada has announced it will end many term and casual employment contracts by October as it faces budget cuts.
Tax data suggests lethal Canadian arms still being exported to Israel

Tax data suggests lethal Canadian arms still being exported to Israel

OTTAWA — Israeli customs data suggests lethal Canadian arms are still being exported regularly to Israel, despite Ottawa's claim that it has halted such shipments.
Electoral reform, dinosaurs and 'spite': the 'Longest Ballot' protest, explained

Electoral reform, dinosaurs and 'spite': the 'Longest Ballot' protest, explained

OTTAWA — More than 200 candidates are running in the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection, though only a handful have the support of official parties.
Trump says US will partner with Israel to run additional food centers in Gaza, but details are scant

Trump says US will partner with Israel to run additional food centers in Gaza, but details are scant

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. will partner with Israel to run new food centers in Gaza to address the worsening humanitarian crisis there , but he and U.S.
Seniors advocate says B.C. will need almost 16,000 new long-term care beds by 2036

Seniors advocate says B.C. will need almost 16,000 new long-term care beds by 2036

VICTORIA — British Columbia will need almost 16,000 new long-term care beds by 2036 with an estimated price of $16 billion in capital costs to meet the demands of an aging society, the province's seniors' advocate says.
Nova Scotia, Ottawa announce four designated areas for offshore wind projects

Nova Scotia, Ottawa announce four designated areas for offshore wind projects

HALIFAX — Four areas off Nova Scotia’s coast have been designated for offshore wind development, as the province looks to become a key player in supplying Canada’s future energy needs.
Trump administration wants Harvard to pay far more than Columbia as part of settlement

Trump administration wants Harvard to pay far more than Columbia as part of settlement

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is pressing for a deal with Harvard University that would require the Ivy League school to pay far more than the $200 million fine agreed to by Columbia University to resolve multiple federal investigations,
Cargo surge amid tariff turmoil drives the Port of Savannah to its 2nd busiest year

Cargo surge amid tariff turmoil drives the Port of Savannah to its 2nd busiest year

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Retailers scrambling to stock up ahead of anticipated stiff tariffs on imports boosted the Port of Savannah, one of the top U.S. container ports, to its second-busiest year ever, Georgia officials said Tuesday.