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Doug Ford says he wants to be Ontario premier 'forever,' as his rivals urge change

Doug Ford says he wants to be Ontario premier 'forever,' as his rivals urge change

Ontario's political party leaders made their final pitches to voters Wednesday, a day before the province heads to the polls, with Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford saying he wants to be premier "forever" while his rivals ask Ontarians to cho
Nova Scotia premier says changes likely to controversial freedom of information bill

Nova Scotia premier says changes likely to controversial freedom of information bill

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says there will likely be changes to legislation that the province’s freedom of information commissioner says weakens the public's right to access government records and documents.
Why the Trump administration may want Ukraine's minerals

Why the Trump administration may want Ukraine's minerals

DETROIT (AP) — The United States will have access to Ukraine's critical mineral wealth, including key ingredients for the clean energy transition, under a deal the two countries are expected to sign later this week.
Quebec caps international students but is hazy on numbers

Quebec caps international students but is hazy on numbers

QUÉBEC — Quebec is taking steps to reduce the number of international students in the province, but can't say by how many.
Canada coach tells Trump to lay off 'ridiculous rhetoric' of Canada as a 51st state

Canada coach tells Trump to lay off 'ridiculous rhetoric' of Canada as a 51st state

Canada soccer coach Jesse Marsch waded into politics Wednesday, telling United States President Donald Trump to "lay off the ridiculous rhetoric about Canada being a 51st state." The 51-year-old Marsch, a former U.S.
'Complete and utter shock' after abrupt resignations of two Atlantic premiers

'Complete and utter shock' after abrupt resignations of two Atlantic premiers

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The surprising resignation of two well-liked Atlantic premiers has left some political experts shaking their heads in disbelief — and marvelling at the mounting demands on anyone running a province.
Democratic governors pitch state jobs to federal workers cut by Trump

Democratic governors pitch state jobs to federal workers cut by Trump

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Some of America's governors — mostly Democrats — have a message for the wave of fired federal workers: We want you.
Chiefs in Ontario vote in favour of federal child welfare reform deal

Chiefs in Ontario vote in favour of federal child welfare reform deal

OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs in Ontario voted overwhelmingly Wednesday in favour of a child welfare reform deal with the federal government.
High-level EU-US diplomatic talks are called off as transatlantic tensions rise

High-level EU-US diplomatic talks are called off as transatlantic tensions rise

WASHINGTON (AP) — A planned meeting between European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Secretary of State Marco Rubio was abruptly canceled Wednesday due to “scheduling issues,” coming as political tensions have increased between Europe and
Economic deal between US and Ukraine will tie the countries together for years. Here’s what it says

Economic deal between US and Ukraine will tie the countries together for years. Here’s what it says

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A preliminary economic agreement between Ukraine and the United States would ensure long-term U.S.