Politics

AFN head told chiefs draft child-welfare reform deal with Ottawa worth $47.8B: source

MONTREAL — The head of the Assembly of First Nations has informed chiefs that a draft deal with Ottawa on child-welfare reforms is worth $47.8 billion, a source who was in the room says — more than double what was initially promised.

Jul 10, 2024 12:06 PM Read more >

Privy Council Office changes vetting process after human rights chief appointment

OTTAWA — The administrative wing of the Prime Minister's Office says it has new procedures for vetting federal appointees following concerns it failed to search online posts made by the incoming head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

Jul 10, 2024 11:36 AM Read more >

Doug Ford says it would be 'foolish' to repair science centre building

TORONTO — Trying to repair the Ontario Science Centre building would be "foolish," Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday in response to calls to reverse his abrupt closure of the attraction.

Jul 10, 2024 11:26 AM Read more >

Their Vermont homes were inundated by extreme flooding. A year later, they still struggle to recover

MONTPELIER, Vt.

Jul 10, 2024 10:20 AM Read more >

An Indiana man gets 14 months after guilty plea to threatening a Michigan election official in 2020

DETROIT (AP) — An Indiana man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after pleading guilty to making a violent threat against a local election official in Michigan soon after the 2020 election.

Jul 10, 2024 9:47 AM Read more >

N.S. emergency department deaths hit six-year high, doctors point to 'bed-blocking'

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Doctors in Atlantic Canada say too many beds in emergency departments are taken up by people who need non-emergency care, and the "bed-blocking" is driving high numbers of emergency department deaths. Dr.

Jul 10, 2024 8:14 AM Read more >

Canadian Chamber of Commerce names Candace Laing new president and CEO

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has named Candace Laing its new president and CEO, effective Sept. 1.

Jul 10, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Political ads on social media rife with misinformation and scams, new research finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — The online advertisement to Donald Trump supporters was clear enough: Click here, and receive a free Trump 2024 flag and a commemorative coin.

Jul 10, 2024 7:29 AM Read more >

Chaos swirling since Biden's debate flub is causing cracks in a White House known for discipline

WASHINGTON (AP) — Internal drama. Leaks. Second-guessing. The pressure and chaos swirling since Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance is causing cracks in a White House that until now had been marked by discipline and loyalty.

Jul 10, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

Israeli arms firm taking Canada to court after military contract disqualification

OTTAWA — An Israeli defence contractor is taking the Canadian government to court after the company says it was taken out of the running for a multimillion-dollar military equipment contract without explanation. Elbit Security Systems Ltd.

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