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McGill University announces budget cuts in response to new Quebec policies

McGill University announces budget cuts in response to new Quebec policies

MONTREAL — McGill University is planning cost cuts and layoffs to address a projected $45-million deficit next fiscal year, which it blames partly on new Quebec government policies.
Trump’s invasion threats violate international law: Canadian ambassador

Trump’s invasion threats violate international law: Canadian ambassador

PARIS — Canada's ambassador to France says United States President Donald Trump's invasion threats violate international law.
New laws not the 'only tool' to strengthen ballot integrity: elections chief

New laws not the 'only tool' to strengthen ballot integrity: elections chief

OTTAWA — Chief electoral officer Stéphane Perrault acknowledges that proposed changes to bolster the integrity of the next national vote are unlikely to become law before Canadians head to the polls next.
Manitoba premier cites need for affordable electricity rates as rate hike floated

Manitoba premier cites need for affordable electricity rates as rate hike floated

WINNIPEG — Manitoba hydroelectricity rates must remain affordable, partly in order to help people switch from other fuels and protect the environment, Premier Wab Kinew said Monday.
Scientists warn Trump's medical research cuts endanger patients as judge blocks the move for now

Scientists warn Trump's medical research cuts endanger patients as judge blocks the move for now

Scientists warn the Trump administration’s drastic cuts for medical research endanger patients, will cost thousands of jobs – and threaten America’s standing as a world leader in science and innovation.
Manitoba government boosts school funding, but formula overhaul has yet to come

Manitoba government boosts school funding, but formula overhaul has yet to come

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government announced Monday an increase in school operating funding while saying a long-anticipated overhaul of the way schools are funded is still a work in progress. The 3.
Claims process for First Nations child welfare class action opens in March, AFN says

Claims process for First Nations child welfare class action opens in March, AFN says

OTTAWA — First Nations children and their families who lived under Canada's First Nations child welfare system between 1991 and 2022 will be able to apply for compensation under a class-action settlement starting next month.
Elon Musk-led group proposes buying OpenAI for $97 billion. OpenAI CEO says 'no thank you'

Elon Musk-led group proposes buying OpenAI for $97 billion. OpenAI CEO says 'no thank you'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A group of investors led by Elon Musk says it is offering more than $97 billion to buy OpenAI, escalating a legal dispute with the artificial intelligence company that Musk helped found.
News influencers favored Trump over Harris during campaign, study finds

News influencers favored Trump over Harris during campaign, study finds

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans who followed news influencers during the presidential campaign were more likely to hear positive reports about Donald Trump than they were about Kamala Harris, a study has revealed.

News influencers favored Trump over Harris during campaign, study finds

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans who followed news influencers during the presidential campaign were more likely to hear positive reports about Donald Trump than they were about Kamala Harris, a study has revealed.