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What is Canada's international student program and why is it being capped?

What is Canada's international student program and why is it being capped?

OTTAWA — Canada is capping the number of study permits it approves over the next two years to get a handle on a ballooning international student program.
U.S. Department of Justice preparing legal brief as both sides appeal Line 5 decision

U.S. Department of Justice preparing legal brief as both sides appeal Line 5 decision

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has been asked to explain to a federal appeals court precisely how it believes the country's 1977 pipeline treaty with Canada should impact efforts to shut down the controversial cross-border Line 5.
Provinces concerned about expanding assisted-dying for mental disorders: Holland

Provinces concerned about expanding assisted-dying for mental disorders: Holland

OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland says some of his provincial counterparts have concerns about whether Canada is ready to extend medical assistance in dying to people with severe mental illnesses.
What to know about abortion rulings, bills and campaigns as the US marks Roe anniversary

What to know about abortion rulings, bills and campaigns as the US marks Roe anniversary

Since the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling on Jan. 22, 1973, the time around the anniversary has always been marked by rallies, protests and political pledges.
Maine Democrats who expanded abortion access now want to enshrine it in the state constitution

Maine Democrats who expanded abortion access now want to enshrine it in the state constitution

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov.
Expected Trump testimony in sex abuse defamation trial postponed to Wednesday after juror falls ill

Expected Trump testimony in sex abuse defamation trial postponed to Wednesday after juror falls ill

NEW YORK (AP) — With former President Donald Trump expected to soon take the witness stand, a juror's illness abruptly forced a two-day delay Monday of a defamation trial over his comments about E.
Labrador youth services inquiry: Innu health pioneer describes pain caused by system

Labrador youth services inquiry: Innu health pioneer describes pain caused by system

SHESHATSHIU, N.L. — An inquiry into the treatment of Innu youth in Labrador's child protection system heard Monday from an Innu woman who said her parents lost control of their lives when they moved to Sheshatshiu in 1960.
Mary Robinson appointed as senator for Prince Edward Island

Mary Robinson appointed as senator for Prince Edward Island

OTTAWA — Mary Robinson has been appointed as an independent senator in P.E.I. Robinson is the vice-president of the World Farmers' Organisation and is a managing partner of the Robinson Group of Companies.
Ex-Army soldier charged in Capitol riot was convicted of manslaughter for killing Iraqi man in 2004

Ex-Army soldier charged in Capitol riot was convicted of manslaughter for killing Iraqi man in 2004

A former U.S. Army soldier who was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting a handcuffed civilian in Iraq was arrested Monday on charges that he attacked police officers with a baton during the U.S. Capitol riot three years ago.
Plan for emergency homeless shelters raises concern in Cape Breton community

Plan for emergency homeless shelters raises concern in Cape Breton community

WHITNEY PIER, N.S.
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