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Nunavut ministers isolating after premier tests positive for COVID-19 during retreat

Nunavut ministers isolating after premier tests positive for COVID-19 during retreat

NAUJUAAT, NUNAVUT — Nunavut politicians are isolating in Naujaat after the premier tested positive for COVID-19 during a cabinet retreat in the hamlet. Premier P.J.
Kenney defends Alberta lieutenant-governor, attacks 'cockamamie' sovereignty bill

Kenney defends Alberta lieutenant-governor, attacks 'cockamamie' sovereignty bill

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney is defending Alberta’s lieutenant-governor after she suggested she may not automatically pass a sovereignty act bill proposed by a candidate vying to replace him as United Conservative leader.
Court to weigh in on convoy-related group's right to stay in Ottawa heritage building

Court to weigh in on convoy-related group's right to stay in Ottawa heritage building

OTTAWA — A dispute between an Ottawa landlord and a group loosely associated with the "Freedom Convoy" protest in Ottawa last winter will be sorted out by a judge.
Quebec election: CAQ admits that family doctor for all Quebecers 'not possible'

Quebec election: CAQ admits that family doctor for all Quebecers 'not possible'

MONTREAL — The Coalition Avenir Québec is no longer promising all Quebecers access to a family doctor, recognizing Friday that a key promise the party made four years ago is simply not achievable.
Erin O'Toole to appear by video at event where new Conservative leader is named

Erin O'Toole to appear by video at event where new Conservative leader is named

OTTAWA — Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole will deliver a greeting at the party's leadership event where his successor will be named but he won't be on the stage. Party president Rob Batherson said during the leadership event on Sept.
Emergencies Act inquiry will be delayed until October due to commissioner's illness

Emergencies Act inquiry will be delayed until October due to commissioner's illness

OTTAWA — The inquiry into Ottawa's unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act during protests last winter will be delayed until October because of a health issue. The Public Order Emergency Commission was to begin hearings Sept.
Canadian Embassy says its Xinjiang posts were censored on Chinese social media

Canadian Embassy says its Xinjiang posts were censored on Chinese social media

BEIJING — Canada's embassy in Beijing says censors have removed its posts about a United Nations report on human rights in Xinjiang from two Chinese social media platforms.
Spice linked to food poisoning investigation in Ontario recalled across Canada

Spice linked to food poisoning investigation in Ontario recalled across Canada

The spice implicated in the food poisoning of 12 diners at a Markham, Ont., restaurant has been recalled across Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said a recall had been issued for Mr.
Gas prices expected to drop, Trudeau visits southern Ontario: In The News for Sept. 2

Gas prices expected to drop, Trudeau visits southern Ontario: In The News for Sept. 2

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Sept. 2 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Scott Aitchison: Quick facts about the Conservative candidate

Scott Aitchison: Quick facts about the Conservative candidate

OTTAWA — Scott Aitchison, the former mayor of Hunstville, Ont., is running for federal Conservative party leader.
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