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WASHINGTON — Canadian cannabis companies and their investors cheered a Senate committee's decision Wednesday to push forward with measures designed to ease federal financing restrictions on their U.S. counterparts.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending one of her cabinet ministers over possible conflict of interest concerns.

WASHINGTON — Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is urging the United States to stand strong with Canada over regulating tech giants in order to protect the news industry, which she said is vital to preserving Western democracies.

TORONTO — Members of Canada’s tech community are concerned about how the country will rein in the risks of artificial intelligence without stifling innovation.

TORONTO — Interac Corp. is broadening the range of financial institutions that can participate in its e-transfer service, with financial services firm Wealthsimple as the first to become a new participant under the expansion.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Liberals are promising help for people and businesses facing crushing debtloads. Campaigning for the Oct.

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament are set to elect a new Speaker next week, following the resignation of Anthony Rota.

Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. and the B.C. Lions look to secure a home playoff game Friday night. B.C. (10-4) can cement a playoff date at BC Place Stadium with a home win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-8).

CALGARY — Shareholders of Pipestone Energy Corp. have voted to approve a merger with Strathcona Resources Ltd., a deal the companies say will create what will be the fifth largest oil producer in Canada.

NEW YORK — A career-spanning documentary about celebrated Canadian musician and activist Buffy Sainte-Marie has been nominated for an International Emmy Award.