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National security officials wanted CSIS threshold for Emergencies Act 'reconsidered'

National security officials wanted CSIS threshold for Emergencies Act 'reconsidered'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's national security adviser and other senior officials felt the Canadian Security Intelligence Service's threshold to determine a national threat under the Emergencies Act "should be reconsidered," a public inqu
US agent, suspected smuggler killed off Puerto Rico coast

US agent, suspected smuggler killed off Puerto Rico coast

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent and a suspected smuggler died during a shootout Thursday off the Puerto Rico coast, authorities said. Two other U.S. officers were injured.
Manitoba bill would help ensure birth certificates reflect Indigenous names

Manitoba bill would help ensure birth certificates reflect Indigenous names

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is moving to ensure birth certificates can better represent the names of Indigenous people and those of other cultures.
Parents of Cuba protesters blocked from meeting US officials

Parents of Cuba protesters blocked from meeting US officials

HAVANA (AP) — On the day Migdalia Gutiérrez was set to meet with an American delegation in Havana, Cuban state security were waiting outside her home in a white car at 6 a.m. sharp.
'Sense of relief:' Ottawa rejection of Nunavut mine expansion draws praise, criticism

'Sense of relief:' Ottawa rejection of Nunavut mine expansion draws praise, criticism

Nunavut member of Parliament Lori Idlout says she felt an "overwhelming sense of relief" when she learned federal ministers had rejected a proposal to expand an iron ore mine on the tip of Baffin Island. "It was great to see this decision.
Nova Scotia children's hospital sees historically high patient numbers

Nova Scotia children's hospital sees historically high patient numbers

HALIFAX — The head of pediatrics at the largest children’s hospital in Atlantic Canada says Nova Scotia is seeing extremely high numbers of children sick amid a "perfect storm" of respiratory illnesses. Dr.
Alberta government fires health board, appoints administrator to fix system stresses

Alberta government fires health board, appoints administrator to fix system stresses

The Alberta government has, for the second time in a decade, fired the governing board of its health service and replaced it with an administrator. Premier Danielle Smith said Dr.
Canada won't back call at COP27 to 'phase down' oil and gas production

Canada won't back call at COP27 to 'phase down' oil and gas production

OTTAWA — Canada won't agree to add language calling for the phaseout of all fossil fuels — including oil and gas — to the final agreement at this year's United Nations climate talks in Egypt, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Thursday.
Fed official suggests substantial rate hikes may be needed

Fed official suggests substantial rate hikes may be needed

The Federal Reserve may have to raise its benchmark interest rate much higher than it has previously projected to get inflation under control , James Bullard, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, said Thursday.
Biden admin to ask high court to take up student debt plan

Biden admin to ask high court to take up student debt plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration plans to ask the Supreme Court to reinstate the president's student debt cancellation plan , according to a Thursday legal filing warning that Americans will face financial strain if the plan remains stalled
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