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CRTC hears debate on including a 'cultural element' in new definition of CanCon

CRTC hears debate on including a 'cultural element' in new definition of CanCon

OTTAWA — The federal broadcast regulator is considering whether it should include a "cultural element" in its new definition of Canadian content.
Former Capitol riot defendant is convicted of gun charges stemming from his arrest near Obama's home

Former Capitol riot defendant is convicted of gun charges stemming from his arrest near Obama's home

WASHINGTON (AP) — A military veteran whose Capitol riot case was erased by a presidential proclamation was convicted Tuesday of charges that he illegally possessed guns and ammunition in his van when he was arrested near President Barack Obama’s home
Nova Scotia takes Ottawa to court, saying federal government must protect land link

Nova Scotia takes Ottawa to court, saying federal government must protect land link

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government argued in court on Tuesday that Ottawa is solely responsible for infrastructure that protects the low-lying strip of land that links the province with New Brunswick.
Ottawa claims child welfare talks stalled over AFN's 'unreasonable' requests

Ottawa claims child welfare talks stalled over AFN's 'unreasonable' requests

OTTAWA — The federal government has told the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal that negotiations with the Assembly of First Nations on reforming the child welfare system are stalled and the AFN's requests are "unreasonable.
Awaiting Trump’s ‘sanctuary’ list, a sheriff who rejected pact with ICE warns of possible shaming

Awaiting Trump’s ‘sanctuary’ list, a sheriff who rejected pact with ICE warns of possible shaming

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa sheriff is warning that his county may be publicly shamed by the Trump administration for insufficiently backing the president's immigration agenda , though he says he is “more than happy” to help.
The revival of an old program delegates Trump immigration enforcement to local police

The revival of an old program delegates Trump immigration enforcement to local police

As part of the Trump administration's push to carry out mass deportations, the agency responsible for immigration enforcement has aggressively revived and expanded a decades-old program that delegates immigration enforcement powers to state and local
Netanyahu says Canada, U.K., France offering 'huge prize' to Hamas with Gaza letter

Netanyahu says Canada, U.K., France offering 'huge prize' to Hamas with Gaza letter

OTTAWA — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Canada, the United Kingdom and France of giving Hamas "a huge prize" by threatening to take action against Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Kansas businesses hit by Trump's trade war are wooing Canadian customers

Kansas businesses hit by Trump's trade war are wooing Canadian customers

OTTAWA — The head of the chamber of commerce in Topeka, Kan., is in Ottawa this week seeking to strengthen ties as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs continue to rattle cross-border business relationships.
Here's what you need to know about King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to Ottawa

Here's what you need to know about King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to Ottawa

OTTAWA — King Charles will drop the puck at a road hockey game and visit an Ottawa farmers market next week during his first visit to Canada since his coronation.
Liberals to hold 2026 party convention in Montreal

Liberals to hold 2026 party convention in Montreal

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will preside over his first Liberal convention as party leader and prime minister next spring. The Liberal party's national board of directors says the convention will be held in Montreal from April 9 to 11.
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