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Supreme Court of Canada says babysitter must be acquitted in toddler's death

Supreme Court of Canada says babysitter must be acquitted in toddler's death

OTTAWA — An acquittal is the appropriate outcome for a British Columbia woman whose conviction in the drowning death of a toddler was set aside two years ago, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra says Canada's economic hopes align with Trump's goals

U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra says Canada's economic hopes align with Trump's goals

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's goal of enhancing American power aligns with Prime Minister Mark Carney's aim of making Canada's economy the fastest-growing in the G7, Trump's envoy to Canada said Friday.
Quebec premier says he's not going anywhere as legislative session ends

Quebec premier says he's not going anywhere as legislative session ends

MONTREAL — Following a legislative session dominated by an embarrassing scandal and persistent queries about his political future, Quebec Premier François Legault insists he's not bothered by withering criticism from his opponents, and remains focuse
Liberals table bill to speed up approvals for major 'national interest' projects

Liberals table bill to speed up approvals for major 'national interest' projects

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's government introduced legislation Friday that would grant it new powers to quickly push forward major projects the federal cabinet deems to be in the national interest.
Canadian, European space agencies reaffirm relations amid political, economic anxiety

Canadian, European space agencies reaffirm relations amid political, economic anxiety

LONGUEUIL — Economic and geopolitical turmoil is forcing the Canadian and European space agencies to work together more closely, the organizations' leaders said Friday as they signed a joint statement reaffirming their long-standing collaboration.
Sheetz racial discrimination case is on the chopping block as Trump rewrites civil rights

Sheetz racial discrimination case is on the chopping block as Trump rewrites civil rights

Federal authorities moved Friday to drop a racial discrimination lawsuit against the Sheetz convenience store chain, part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump's administration to halt the use of a key tool for enforcing the country's civil r
Another politician who demanded Cuomo resign as governor now endorses him for NYC mayor

Another politician who demanded Cuomo resign as governor now endorses him for NYC mayor

A growing number of Democrats who called on Andrew Cuomo to resign as governor amid sexual harassment allegations are now backing his comeback bid for New York City mayor -- including one of his opponents in the race. On Friday, state Sen.
The Latest: Abrego Garcia returned to US to face charges related to human smuggling

The Latest: Abrego Garcia returned to US to face charges related to human smuggling

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been charged in the U.S. with trafficking immigrants into the country , nearly three months after the Trump administration mistakenly deported him to his native El Salvador.
Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won't intervene

Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won't intervene

OTTAWA — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says there's no evidence that forcing people into addictions treatment works — but she won't weigh in on whether provinces should pursue involuntary treatment.
Trump banned travel from 12 countries, but included some exceptions to avoid legal battles

Trump banned travel from 12 countries, but included some exceptions to avoid legal battles

MIAMI (AP) — The new travel ban on citizens of 12 countries that restricted access to people from seven others includes some exceptions, part of the administration’s efforts to withstand the legal challenges that a similar policy known as the “Muslim