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Indigenous kept from economic opportunities from pot legalization: Senate committee

Indigenous kept from economic opportunities from pot legalization: Senate committee

A Senate committee says the current cannabis market and legislation has kept Indigenous Peoples from sharing in the economic opportunities that the legalization of recreational pot created.
Bell cuts put Bill C-11, C-18 back in the spotlight as Meta tests blocking news

Bell cuts put Bill C-11, C-18 back in the spotlight as Meta tests blocking news

TORONTO — It's still not clear if two pieces of federal legislation will do enough to compensate Canadian media whose ad revenue has been lost to multinational tech giants. The issue has been thrust back into the spotlight after BCE Inc.
U.S. attorney general to visit Minneapolis for 'civil rights matter' announcement

U.S. attorney general to visit Minneapolis for 'civil rights matter' announcement

Two years after the U.S.
Russia summons Canadian envoy in Moscow over 'undisguised robbery' of cargo plane

Russia summons Canadian envoy in Moscow over 'undisguised robbery' of cargo plane

OTTAWA — Moscow has again summoned Canada's top diplomat in Russia, this time over the federal Liberal government's seizure of a massive Russian cargo plane.
Critics blast Georgia's plan to delay software updates on its voting machines

Critics blast Georgia's plan to delay software updates on its voting machines

ATLANTA (AP) — Critics of Georgia's plan to wait until after next year's presidential election to install a software update to address security flaws on the state's voting equipment called that irresponsible, saying the machines would be left open to
How much prison time could Trump face? Past cases brought steep punishment for document hoarders

How much prison time could Trump face? Past cases brought steep punishment for document hoarders

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI investigators who searched Harold Martin's Maryland property in the fall of 2016 found classified documents — including material at the top secret level — strewn about his home, car and storage shed.
Alberta premier accuses Facebook of censorship over temporary site restriction

Alberta premier accuses Facebook of censorship over temporary site restriction

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she’s free to post on Facebook again, a day after she publicly accused the social media giant of censoring her.
Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole steps into top role at global strategy firm

Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole steps into top role at global strategy firm

OTTAWA — Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole has been named as the president and managing director of risk advisory firm ADIT North America. The firm provides services to companies, investment funds and agencies that operate or invest globally.
Ottawa boosts Haiti sanctions, police funding during summit aimed at resolving crisis

Ottawa boosts Haiti sanctions, police funding during summit aimed at resolving crisis

OTTAWA — Canada will soon co-ordinate efforts by multiple countries to restore Haiti's embattled police force, as neighbouring states say they have hope the Caribbean nation can overcome a severe political and humanitarian crisis.
'Stand with Trump' becomes a rallying cry as Republicans amplify attacks on the US justice system

'Stand with Trump' becomes a rallying cry as Republicans amplify attacks on the US justice system

WASHINGTON (AP) — Moments after Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he hoarded classified documents and then conspired to obstruct an investigation about it, the Republicans in Congress had his back.