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Alberta set to release report on whether to ditch CPP for provincial pension plan

Alberta set to release report on whether to ditch CPP for provincial pension plan

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is set to release its long-promised report on whether the province should quit the Canada Pension Plan and pursue its own provincial program.
Split-screen summit: Ukraine, climate clamour for top billing at UN General Assembly

Split-screen summit: Ukraine, climate clamour for top billing at UN General Assembly

NEW YORK — Ukraine and the climate crisis battled for top billing Wednesday at the UN General Assembly, where Canada struggled to reconcile its reputation as an oil and gas supplier with the global effort to cool the planet.
As spat builds, India claims students at risk in Canada despite envoy avowing safety

As spat builds, India claims students at risk in Canada despite envoy avowing safety

OTTAWA — Experts warn a months-long diplomatic row with India is only just beginning — and they suggest that better transparency around the investigation of a Sikh leader's killing and ramped-up efforts against foreign interference can inhibit the em
From Centre Ice Conservatives to Canadian Future, a new federal party takes shape

From Centre Ice Conservatives to Canadian Future, a new federal party takes shape

OTTAWA — The interim leader of Canada's newest fledgling federal party says he wants it to be an option for people who are tired of both the governing Liberals and the Conservatives, who he says are guilty of "rage farming.
Conservative MPs told not to talk to media, post about 'parental rights' protests

Conservative MPs told not to talk to media, post about 'parental rights' protests

OTTAWA — Conservative MPs were told not to post online or talk to media about competing protests on Parliament Hill that saw protesters clashing over how schools should handle LGBTQ+ issues.
Emergency lane along Parliament lost during 'Freedom Convoy' protest, court hears

Emergency lane along Parliament lost during 'Freedom Convoy' protest, court hears

OTTAWA — The emergency lane on the street along Parliament Hill was blocked by trucks that had chained themselves together during the "Freedom Convoy" protest in Ottawa last year, the city's emergency services manager told the court Wednesday.
Parents' doubts persist after forum on Montreal supervised drug-use site near school

Parents' doubts persist after forum on Montreal supervised drug-use site near school

MONTREAL — Several parents say they were left with serious doubts after a tense Tuesday evening information session about a supervised drug-use site opening near their children's Montreal elementary school. Marie-Ève Bourrelle was among them.
Poilievre introduces housing bill, plan focuses on getting cities to build more homes

Poilievre introduces housing bill, plan focuses on getting cities to build more homes

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre introduced a private member's bill in the House of Commons Wednesday that outlines a plan to address the national housing crisis.
Atlantic politics erupting over offshore wind legislation

Atlantic politics erupting over offshore wind legislation

OTTAWA — The Atlantic Liberal caucus is slamming the Conservative party for opposing new legislation that would extend the Atlantic accords to include renewable energy.
Canada 'gravely concerned' about Azerbaijan military escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh

Canada 'gravely concerned' about Azerbaijan military escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh

OTTAWA — The Canadian government says it's "gravely concerned" about Azerbaijan escalating its military intervention in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, and the Tories are warning of ethnic cleansing.