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Separatist Alberta Republican Party cries foul after byelection debate is cancelled

Separatist Alberta Republican Party cries foul after byelection debate is cancelled

EDMONTON — The separatist Republican Party of Alberta is crying foul over a cancelled debate in a central Alberta byelection, suggesting the governing United Conservative Party is dodging democracy.
Judge largely denies request to block restrictions on getting measures on Florida’s ballot

Judge largely denies request to block restrictions on getting measures on Florida’s ballot

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge has largely denied requests by grassroots campaigners to block portions of a new Florida law that restricts the state's citizen-driven process for getting constitutional amendments on the ballot.
Judge weighs government's request to unseal records of FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

Judge weighs government's request to unseal records of FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge is weighing a request from the Trump administration to unseal records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.
What is the CBO? A look at the small office inflaming debate over Trump's tax bill

What is the CBO? A look at the small office inflaming debate over Trump's tax bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — A small government office with some 275 employees has found itself caught in the political crossfire as Congress debates President Donald Trump’s “one big beautiful bill.
‘Another universe of pain and suffering’: Patients allege neglectful obstetrical and gynecological care by Toronto doctor

‘Another universe of pain and suffering’: Patients allege neglectful obstetrical and gynecological care by Toronto doctor

TORONTO — Marie-Louise Fitrion says she was asleep in a hospital bed when she woke up to an obstetrician’s hand in her vagina. It was Oct.
Immigration minister defends border bill's restrictions on asylum claims

Immigration minister defends border bill's restrictions on asylum claims

OTTAWA — Safeguards have been written into the government's border bill to ensure civil rights and due process are upheld in proposed immigration regulations, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Wednesday.
Judge blocks private prison operator from housing ICE detainees at shuttered Kansas center

Judge blocks private prison operator from housing ICE detainees at shuttered Kansas center

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — A judge on Wednesday barred a major U.S. private prison operator from housing immigrants facing possible deportation in a shuttered Kansas City area detention center unless it can get a permit from frustrated city officials.
Proposed lawsuit alleges Toronto violated refugees' rights by denying shelter beds

Proposed lawsuit alleges Toronto violated refugees' rights by denying shelter beds

TORONTO — A proposed class-action lawsuit against the City of Toronto alleges the city violated refugee claimants' Charter rights by denying them access to shelter beds for nearly a year even when beds were available, arguing the practice was "system
Unsealed records in Abrego Garcia case offer few details that are new, unknown

Unsealed records in Abrego Garcia case offer few details that are new, unknown

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the unsealing of several court documents in the lawsuit over Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation, rejecting the Trump administration's arguments that it would risk national security. U.S.
Steel industry, labour leaders call for government action as U.S. tariffs spike

Steel industry, labour leaders call for government action as U.S. tariffs spike

TORONTO — Canada's steel industry needs the federal government to take swift action as it faces an existential threat from steeply increased U.S. tariff, said Catherine Cobden, head of the Canadian Steel Producers Association.