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Foreign influence registry among proposed tools in bill to counter interference

Foreign influence registry among proposed tools in bill to counter interference

OTTAWA — Newly tabled legislation to fight interference from abroad would bolster criminal provisions, open the door to broader sharing of sensitive information and establish a foreign influence transparency registry.
Higher subsidies for political parties among changes in Manitoba omnibus bill

Higher subsidies for political parties among changes in Manitoba omnibus bill

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government is looking to increase publicly funded rebates for political parties and candidates. The measure is part of an 89-page omnibus budget bill put before the legislature Monday.
Pro-Palestinian encampment members say little progress made in meeting with McGill

Pro-Palestinian encampment members say little progress made in meeting with McGill

MONTREAL — Pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment at Montreal's McGill University say they're no closer to taking down their tents after meeting with members of the school administration.
Liberal icon Bernie Sanders is running for Senate reelection, squelching retirement rumors

Liberal icon Bernie Sanders is running for Senate reelection, squelching retirement rumors

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Sen.
Wisconsin judge dismisses lawsuit challenging state's new wolf management plan

Wisconsin judge dismisses lawsuit challenging state's new wolf management plan

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A lawsuit filed by animal welfare advocates seeking to invalidate Wisconsin’s new wolf management plan was dismissed by a judge on Monday.
Report warns of dramatic rise in antisemitic incidents in Canada in 2023

Report warns of dramatic rise in antisemitic incidents in Canada in 2023

OTTAWA — Antisemitism in Canada exploded last year as the war unfolding in Israel and Gaza was used to "justify" the targeting of Jews in Canada, B'nai Brith said Monday as it released its latest report on antisemitism.
The Latest | 12th day of Donald Trump's hush money trial adjourns early

The Latest | 12th day of Donald Trump's hush money trial adjourns early

NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors in Donald Trump's hush money trial heard for the first time how and why Michael Cohen's reimbursement for payment the Stormy Daniels' payment was entered as a legal expense.

Signatures submitted for 'top two' primary election in Republican-dominant South Dakota

Supporters of a “top two” primary election system in South Dakota that would replace the current partisan process with one open to all voters have submitted thousands more petition signatures than required to bring a vote this fall on their ballot in
Scientists, clinicians across Canada preparing for future pandemic threats

Scientists, clinicians across Canada preparing for future pandemic threats

Nearly $574 million will be doled out to researchers across the country for projects aimed at ramping up Canada's preparedness for future health emergencies, including the next pandemic, the federal government announced on Monday.
GOP secretary of state who spoke out against election denialism wins JFK Profile in Courage Award

GOP secretary of state who spoke out against election denialism wins JFK Profile in Courage Award

Kentucky Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams, who worked to expand early voting in the Bluegrass State and has spoken out against election denialism in his own party, has been chosen to receive the John F.
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