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'Integrity': Alberta cabinet minister quits over concerns with procurement contracts

'Integrity': Alberta cabinet minister quits over concerns with procurement contracts

EDMONTON — One of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s cabinet ministers quit his post Tuesday, citing concerns over how procurement contracts are being signed across government.
Alberta minister denies allegations he knew figure involved in procurement conflicts

Alberta minister denies allegations he knew figure involved in procurement conflicts

Alberta’s addictions minister is rejecting suggestions he knows a former government staffer now at the centre of a lawsuit alleging high-level political interference and favouritism in multimillion-dollar health contracts.
Rustad says B.C. Conservatives having 'family' issues, amid defiance and disunity

Rustad says B.C. Conservatives having 'family' issues, amid defiance and disunity

VICTORIA — B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says the party is having "family" issues — but he's not worried about a threat to his leadership ahead of the Opposition's annual general meeting.
Alberta refining licensing requirements for addiction treatment providers

Alberta refining licensing requirements for addiction treatment providers

EDMONTON — Alberta's government plans to change and refine provincial licensing requirements for addictions services and treatment.
Connecticut lawmakers back prohibition on state agencies and local governments using foreign drones

Connecticut lawmakers back prohibition on state agencies and local governments using foreign drones

HARTFORD, Conn.
Poll shows Freeland a close second on first ballot in Liberal leadership race

Poll shows Freeland a close second on first ballot in Liberal leadership race

MONTREAL — A new poll suggests that while former central banker Mark Carney is still the odds-on favourite to win the Liberal leadership, he isn't likely to win on the first ballot.
Front-runner Carney's French under scrutiny after faux pas during Liberal debate

Front-runner Carney's French under scrutiny after faux pas during Liberal debate

MONTREAL — The first major French test for federal Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney came during Monday's debate in Montreal, and it proved to be a tough slog.
Scenes at US Capitol on war's anniversary reflect partisan divide on Ukraine

Scenes at US Capitol on war's anniversary reflect partisan divide on Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 100 House members at one point packed the steps of the U.S.
Joly seeks more intelligence sharing with Europeans as Washington drifts from Ukraine

Joly seeks more intelligence sharing with Europeans as Washington drifts from Ukraine

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Ottawa wants to deepen intelligence sharing with European partners, as longtime ally Washington diverges from Canada on issues like Ukraine.
Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court decries Musk's involvement in race

Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court decries Musk's involvement in race

MADISON, Wis.