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Canada has become 'playground' for foreign interference, Tory MP Chong tells inquiry

Canada has become 'playground' for foreign interference, Tory MP Chong tells inquiry

OTTAWA — A Conservative MP who was targeted by Beijing told a federal inquiry Wednesday that Canada has become "a playground" for foreign interference.
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff seeks more control over postmaster general after mail meltdown

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff seeks more control over postmaster general after mail meltdown

ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia said Wednesday he wants Congress to have more control over selecting the U.S. postmaster general after a mail-service breakdown in his state.
Teamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris for president

Teamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris for president

WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined Wednesday to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, saying neither candidate had sufficient support from the 1.3 million-member union.
N.B. election campaign to kick off Thursday, with economy and health major themes

N.B. election campaign to kick off Thursday, with economy and health major themes

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is expected to officially kick off a provincial election campaign Thursday morning with a visit to the lieutenant-governor.
Conservatives deny link to protesters that harassed Singh after Liberals blame them

Conservatives deny link to protesters that harassed Singh after Liberals blame them

OTTAWA — Conservatives are denying any association with protesters who harassed Jagmeet Singh, among others, outside of Parliament Hill this week after Liberal ministers accused them of lending their support.
Bloc Québécois won't support Pierre Poilievre's non-confidence motion

Bloc Québécois won't support Pierre Poilievre's non-confidence motion

OTTAWA — The Bloc Québécois is ruling out the possibility that Canadians will be plunged into an early election next week, signalling Wednesday their intention to vote against a Conservative motion of non-confidence in the government.
New Brunswick Indigenous group says Tory position on treaty rights 'troublesome'

New Brunswick Indigenous group says Tory position on treaty rights 'troublesome'

FREDERICTON — The six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick have released results from a pre-election questionnaire sent to the province's political parties, saying they are "particularly disappointed" with responses from the governing Pro
Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez to seek Quebec Liberal leadership

Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez to seek Quebec Liberal leadership

OTTAWA — Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez is expected to resign from cabinet to seek the leadership of the Quebec Liberal party.
'Hidden Figures' of the space race receive Congress' highest honor at medal ceremony

'Hidden Figures' of the space race receive Congress' highest honor at medal ceremony

NEW YORK (AP) — The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday.
Canada ambassador to China says relations at 'yellow light' but not adversarial

Canada ambassador to China says relations at 'yellow light' but not adversarial

OTTAWA — Canada's ambassador to China says Ottawa's "complex" relationship with Beijing means some facets of the relationship are speeding along while others are in reverse.