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Civil rights agency moves to fire judge fighting Trump directives

Civil rights agency moves to fire judge fighting Trump directives

The federal agency tasked with protecting workers’ civil rights has moved to terminate a New York administrative judge who has resisted compliance with directives from the White House, including President Donald Trump's executive order decreeing male
Gun control group urges PM Carney to ensure 'timely delivery' on firearm commitments

Gun control group urges PM Carney to ensure 'timely delivery' on firearm commitments

OTTAWA — A prominent gun control group is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to swiftly implement Liberal election promises on firearms and avoid the foot-dragging that left many pledges under the previous government unfulfilled.
The Latest: Trump signs executive order that gives drugmakers 30-day deadline to lower costs

The Latest: Trump signs executive order that gives drugmakers 30-day deadline to lower costs

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday meant to try to lower drug costs for American consumers.
What's next with Trump's trade war truce with China

What's next with Trump's trade war truce with China

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s agreement with China to temporarily slash tariffs for 90 days offered the world a bit of welcome relief.
After Ontario backtracks on landfill study, Liberals seek probe into donor links

After Ontario backtracks on landfill study, Liberals seek probe into donor links

TORONTO — The Ontario Liberals have asked the integrity commissioner to investigate the province's decision to backtrack on an environmental assessment of a massive landfill expansion project backed by Progressive Conservative donors.
Illinois governor is first in US to block federal access to personal data on autism

Illinois governor is first in US to block federal access to personal data on autism

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a first-in-the-nation executive order to block the federal government from collecting personal health data related to autism, a direct rebuke to the Trump administration .
AFN chief calls for speedy return of clean water legislation

AFN chief calls for speedy return of clean water legislation

OTTAWA — Parliamentarians will be "playing games with First Nations children's lives" if they fail to quickly introduce and pass legislation to ensure access to clean drinking water, the Assembly of First Nations national chief said Monday.
Recount underway in rural Newfoundland riding where Liberal had 12-vote lead

Recount underway in rural Newfoundland riding where Liberal had 12-vote lead

ST. JOHN'S — A judicial recount got underway Monday in a rural Newfoundland riding where the Liberals finished with a 12-vote lead.
Episcopal Church says it won't help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status in US

Episcopal Church says it won't help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status in US

The Episcopal Church's migration service is refusing a directive from the federal government to help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status, citing the church's longstanding “commitment to racial justice and reconciliation.
Newfoundland and Labrador to end controversial tax on sugary drinks

Newfoundland and Labrador to end controversial tax on sugary drinks

ST. JOHN'S — Newfoundland and Labrador's premier says his government will end the province's controversial tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.