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Liberal MP may not vote for party's language bill due to changes made by Bloc, Tories

Liberal MP may not vote for party's language bill due to changes made by Bloc, Tories

OTTAWA — Opposition parties have changed the Liberal government's official languages bill so much, a Quebec Liberal MP said he's not sure he can still vote for it.
Federal government announces details of new Black justice strategy

Federal government announces details of new Black justice strategy

OTTAWA — Canada's long-awaited Black justice strategy will be developed by a committee of community leaders.
US launches artificial intelligence military use initiative

US launches artificial intelligence military use initiative

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United States launched an initiative Thursday promoting international cooperation on the responsible use of artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons by militaries, seeking to impose order on an emerging technology that has the potential to change the way war is waged.
China blasts US over response to Chinese balloon incursion

China blasts US over response to Chinese balloon incursion

BEIJING (AP) — China's ceremonial parliament has accused American lawmakers of trampling on the sovereignty of other nations after the U.S. passed a measure condemning a suspected Chinese spy balloon's intrusion into U.S. airspace.
Alberta Opposition NDP promise health teams to improve access to family physicians

Alberta Opposition NDP promise health teams to improve access to family physicians

CALGARY — Alberta’s Opposition NDP is promising more access to a family doctor by creating health teams.
Poilievre backs Alberta's concerns over federal 'just transition' legislation

Poilievre backs Alberta's concerns over federal 'just transition' legislation

CALGARY — Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he backs Alberta Premier Danielle Smith over her concerns about what she's called Ottawa's anti-oil-and-gas agenda.
MPs ask CSIS to help them spot foreign interference

MPs ask CSIS to help them spot foreign interference

OTTAWA — Some members of Parliament say they have no idea how to spot foreign interference, as Canada's spy agency warns that all elected officials are targets for hostile states.
'Not an easy decision': RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki to retire next month

'Not an easy decision': RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki to retire next month

OTTAWA — RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki said Wednesday she has made the difficult decision to retire from the national police force next month.
School division issues statement on assault allegations

School division issues statement on assault allegations

RCMP announced local man charged in December of last year after October complaint in Lac La Biche school
Percentage of permanent residents becoming Canadian citizens in decline: StatCan data

Percentage of permanent residents becoming Canadian citizens in decline: StatCan data

StatCan numbers reveal the percentage of permanent residents who become Canadians has plummeted over the past 20 years.
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